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Sesselmann acquired Canadian citizenship in 2010 through her father, who is from [[Newfoundland]], and was called up to the [[Canadian women's national soccer team|Canadian national team]] for training camp leading up to two friendlies against the [[United States women's national soccer team|United States]] in September 2011. She won her first [[Cap (sports)|cap]] on September 17, 2011 as a starter at left back against the US, playing the full 90 minutes. She also started the second game on September 23, 2011. |
Sesselmann acquired Canadian citizenship in 2010 through her father, who is from [[Newfoundland and Labrador]], and was called up to the [[Canadian women's national soccer team|Canadian national team]] for training camp leading up to two friendlies against the [[United States women's national soccer team|United States]] in September 2011. She won her first [[Cap (sports)|cap]] on September 17, 2011 as a starter at left back against the US, playing the full 90 minutes. She also started the second game on September 23, 2011. |
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Sesselmann was named to the 18-player Canadian squad for the [[Football at the 2011 Pan American Games – Women's tournament|2011 Pan American Games]] at [[Guadalajara]]. She started at left back in four of five matches and appeared as a substitute in the other, helping Canada to win the gold medal.<ref>{{cite web|title=Lauren Sesselmann player profile|url=http://olympic.ca/team-canada/lauren-sesselmann|publisher=Canada Olympic Committee|accessdate=January 11, 2013}}</ref> |
Sesselmann was named to the 18-player Canadian squad for the [[Football at the 2011 Pan American Games – Women's tournament|2011 Pan American Games]] at [[Guadalajara]]. She started at left back in four of five matches and appeared as a substitute in the other, helping Canada to win the gold medal.<ref>{{cite web|title=Lauren Sesselmann player profile|url=http://olympic.ca/team-canada/lauren-sesselmann|publisher=Canada Olympic Committee|accessdate=January 11, 2013}}</ref> |
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In Canada's run to a [[Olympic medal|bronze medal]] at the [[Football at the 2012 Summer Olympics - Women's tournament|2012 Olympics]], Sesselmann started all six matches, two at left back and four at centre back.<ref>{{cite web|title=Sesselmann Helps Team Canada Win Bronze at Olympics|url=http://www.purduesports.com/sports/w-soccer/spec-rel/080912aaa.html|publisher=Purdue University|accessdate=January 11, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Canada makes history with Olympic bronze victory vs. France|url=http://sports.nationalpost.com/2012/08/09/canada-makes-history-with-olympic-bronze-victory-vs-france/|publisher=National Post|accessdate=January 11, 2013}}</ref> |
In Canada's run to a [[Olympic medal|bronze medal]] at the [[Football at the 2012 Summer Olympics - Women's tournament|2012 Olympics]], Sesselmann started all six matches, two at left back and four at centre back.<ref>{{cite web|title=Sesselmann Helps Team Canada Win Bronze at Olympics|url=http://www.purduesports.com/sports/w-soccer/spec-rel/080912aaa.html|publisher=Purdue University|accessdate=January 11, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Canada makes history with Olympic bronze victory vs. France|url=http://sports.nationalpost.com/2012/08/09/canada-makes-history-with-olympic-bronze-victory-vs-france/|publisher=National Post|accessdate=January 11, 2013}}</ref> |
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Sesslemann represented Canada in the [[2015 FIFA Women's World Cup]]. |
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In the 2015 Fifa Women's World Cup, Sesslemann played in the quarter final match against England, slipping on the turf and allowing an English goal. |
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 Sesselmann in August 2009 | |||
| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Lauren Marie Sesselmann | ||
| Date of birth | August 14, 1983 | ||
| Place of birth | Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States | ||
| Height | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)[1] | ||
| Position(s) | Defender, forward | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Houston Dash | ||
| Number | 4 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1997–2000 | Notre Dame Academy | ||
| 2001–2005 | Purdue Boilermakers | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2004 | Steel City Sparks | 2 | (1) |
| 2007–2008 | F.C. Indiana | 22 | (13) |
| 2009 | Sky Blue FC | 1 | (0) |
| 2010–2011 | Atlanta Beat | 20 | (0) |
| 2013 | FC Kansas City | 19 | (0) |
| 2014– | Houston Dash | 1 | (0) |
| Total | 52 | (14) | |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2011– | Canada | 46 | (1) |
Medal record | |||
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of May 15, 2015 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of December 13, 2015 | |||
Lauren Marie Sesselmann (born August 14, 1983) is an American-born Canadian soccer defender, former forward and Olympic bronze medalist who currently plays for Houston Dash in the National Women's Soccer League. She is also a member of the Canadian national team, trainer, producer and host of the Fitness DVD program Fit As A Pro with Lauren Sesselmann.
Early life
Sesselmann was raised in Green Bay, Wisconsin. She starred in both soccer and basketball at Notre Dame Academy in Green Bay, winning multiple letters and helping Notre Dame to an undefeated season and a Wisconsin state championship in girls' basketball in 2001.
Purdue University
Sesselmann played collegiately at Purdue University from 2001 through 2005. She set six records for the Boilermakers in points, goals, assists, game-winning goals, multiple-goal games, and shots on goal registered. She was also named First Team All-Big Ten in 2003 and 2005.[2]
Playing career
Club
Following her time at Purdue, Sesselmann remained in the area to play for F.C. Indiana, based in Greater Lafayette. She played in both the Women's Premier Soccer League in 2007 and W-League in 2008 with the club. She scored nine goals and four assists in 14 games for the Lionesses in 2008, as they were runners-up in the W-League.
On January 16, 2009, Sesselmann was drafted by Chicago Red Stars with the 44th overall pick in the 2009 WPS Draft. She was waived prior to the season and signed by Sky Blue FC in May 2009.[3] In 2010, Sesselmann attended training camp with Saint Louis Athletica, but was released during camp. She then signed with the Atlanta Beat, where manager Gareth O'Sullivan converted her from forward to defense. Sesselmann debuted with the Atlanta Beat on April 11, 2010 in a match against Philadelphia Independence, earning her first WPS start at left back.
In 2013, she joined FC Kansas City in the new National Women's Soccer League. On January 10, 2014, it was announced that Sesselmann was selected by the Houston Dash with the third pick in the 2014 NWSL Expansion Draft.[4] However, her role with the Dash has been put into question by a statement from her agent stating it is "in her best interest to explore options as a free agent".[5]
International
Sesselmann acquired Canadian citizenship in 2010 through her father, who is from Newfoundland and Labrador, and was called up to the Canadian national team for training camp leading up to two friendlies against the United States in September 2011. She won her first cap on September 17, 2011 as a starter at left back against the US, playing the full 90 minutes. She also started the second game on September 23, 2011.
Sesselmann was named to the 18-player Canadian squad for the 2011 Pan American Games at Guadalajara. She started at left back in four of five matches and appeared as a substitute in the other, helping Canada to win the gold medal.[6]
In Canada's run to a bronze medal at the 2012 Olympics, Sesselmann started all six matches, two at left back and four at centre back.[7][8]
Sesslemann represented Canada in the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup.
References
- ^ 2015 World Cup
- ^ "Lauren Sesselmann player profile". Purdue University. Retrieved January 11, 2013.
- ^ "Sesselmann signs with Sky Blue". Our Sports Central. Retrieved January 11, 2013.
- ^ "Houston Dash select 10 players in 2014 NWSL Expansion Draft". Houston Dash Communications. Retrieved January 12, 2014.
- ^ Bell, Thad. "Sesselmann's agent responds to her being drafted". Retrieved January 12, 2014.
- ^ "Lauren Sesselmann player profile". Canada Olympic Committee. Retrieved January 11, 2013.
- ^ "Sesselmann Helps Team Canada Win Bronze at Olympics". Purdue University. Retrieved January 11, 2013.
- ^ "Canada makes history with Olympic bronze victory vs. France". National Post. Retrieved January 11, 2013.
External links
- Lauren Sesselmann – FIFA competition record (archived)
- Lauren Sesselmann profile at Houston Dash
- Canada Soccer player profile
- Purdue player profile
- FC Kansas City player profile
- Lauren Sesselmann on Twitter
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- 1983 births
- Living people
- Canadian women's soccer players
- American women's soccer players
- Canadian people of German descent
- American emigrants to Canada
- People from Green Bay, Wisconsin
- Association football midfielders
- Atlanta Beat (WPS) players
- Footballers at the 2011 Pan American Games
- Footballers at the 2012 Summer Olympics
- National Women's Soccer League players
- Purdue Boilermakers women's soccer players
- Olympic soccer players of Canada
- Olympic medalists in football
- Olympic bronze medalists for Canada
- Sky Blue FC (WPS) players
- FC Kansas City players
- Canada women's international soccer players
- Medalists at the 2012 Summer Olympics
- Houston Dash players
- 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup players
- Women's association football forwards
- Women's association football defenders