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'''Tiffany Marie Weimer''' (born December 5, 1983, in [[Bridgeport, Connecticut|Bridgeport]], [[Connecticut]]) is an [[United States|American]] [[Association football|soccer]] [[forward (association football)|forward]], who plays for [[FC Nordsjælland (women)|FC Nordsjælland]].
'''Tiffany Marie Weimer''' (born December 5, 1983, in [[Bridgeport, Connecticut|Bridgeport]], [[Connecticut]]) is a retired [[United States|American]] [[Association football|soccer]] [[forward (association football)|forward]].


==Early life==
==Early life==
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On March 9, 2011, [[Vancouver Whitecaps FC (women)|Vancouver Whitecaps FC]], a [[USL W-League|W-League]] club based out of [[Vancouver, British Columbia]], [[Canada]] announced that they had signed Weimer to play for the 2011 season.<ref name="club.whitecapsfc.com">Whitecaps FC sign Tiffany Weimer, http://club.whitecapsfc.com/archive/feature03091101.aspx {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110718040836/http://club.whitecapsfc.com/archive/feature03091101.aspx |date=July 18, 2011 }},</ref> Weimer will also become Whitecaps FC Women’s Ambassador.<ref name="club.whitecapsfc.com"/>
On March 9, 2011, [[Vancouver Whitecaps FC (women)|Vancouver Whitecaps FC]], a [[USL W-League|W-League]] club based out of [[Vancouver, British Columbia]], [[Canada]] announced that they had signed Weimer to play for the 2011 season.<ref name="club.whitecapsfc.com">Whitecaps FC sign Tiffany Weimer, http://club.whitecapsfc.com/archive/feature03091101.aspx {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110718040836/http://club.whitecapsfc.com/archive/feature03091101.aspx |date=July 18, 2011 }},</ref> Weimer will also become Whitecaps FC Women’s Ambassador.<ref name="club.whitecapsfc.com"/>


Weimer spent two seasons playing for Fortuna Hjørring in Denmark. In 2013, she joined the Portland Thorns where she spent half of the 2013 season. Weimer was traded to the Washington Spirit for the 2014 season. Unfortunately she tore her ACL in preseason and has been working to come back for the field. She missed the 2015 season due to complications from her ACL injury.
Weimer spent two seasons playing for Fortuna Hjørring in Denmark. In 2013, she joined the Portland Thorns where she spent half of the 2013 season. Weimer was traded to the Washington Spirit for the 2014 season. Unfortunately she tore her ACL in preseason, missing the 2014 and 2015 seasons. The 2016 season saw her land a place in Sweden, playing for KIK where she helped to stay promoted in the Dallmaskvenskan. From there, she was signed by the Boston Breakers in the NWSL (US). ref></ref> [http://tiffanyweimer.com/about]


When the [[Boston Breakers]] ceased operations prior to the 2018 season, Weimer was a part of the [[dispersal draft]] on January 30, 2018. She was picked up by her former team, [[Washington Spirit]], in the third round.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.nwslsoccer.com/news/#spirit-select-rose-lavelle-with-the-first-pick-in-the-dispersal-draft-full-dispersal-draft-results|title=National Women's Soccer League|last=Ltd|first=Simplestream|website=www.nwslsoccer.com|language=en|access-date=2018-02-02}}</ref>
When the [[Boston Breakers]] ceased operations prior to the 2018 season, Weimer was a part of the [[dispersal draft]] on January 30, 2018. She was picked up by her former team, [[Washington Spirit]], in the third round.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.nwslsoccer.com/news/#spirit-select-rose-lavelle-with-the-first-pick-in-the-dispersal-draft-full-dispersal-draft-results|title=National Women's Soccer League|last=Ltd|first=Simplestream|website=www.nwslsoccer.com|language=en|access-date=2018-02-02}}</ref>


On February 13, 2018 Weimer was traded to the [[Houston Dash]] for the fourth-round pick in the 2019 NWSL Draft.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.chron.com/sports/dynamo/article/Dash-acquire-forward-Tiffany-Weimer-from-12610263.php|title=Dash acquire forward Tiffany Weimer from Washington Spirit|work=chron.com|date=February 13, 2018|accessdate=February 13, 2018|first=Corey|last=Roepken}}</ref> She ended up being released by the team before the season.
On February 13, 2018 Weimer was traded to the [[Houston Dash]] for the fourth-round pick in the 2019 NWSL Draft.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.chron.com/sports/dynamo/article/Dash-acquire-forward-Tiffany-Weimer-from-12610263.php|title=Dash acquire forward Tiffany Weimer from Washington Spirit|work=chron.com|date=February 13, 2018|accessdate=February 13, 2018|first=Corey|last=Roepken}}</ref> She ended up being released by the team before the season.

Weimer's last professional season was with FC Nordsjælland in the Danish Women's first division, where she helped them to be promoted to 3F Liga for the 2019/2020 season. In 2019, Weimer retired from professional soccer at the age of 35, having been apart of 12 seasons in 6 different countries. ref></ref> [http://tiffanyweimer.com/about]


==Personal life==
==Personal life==
Weimer is one of the Founders of Duktig Brand, a soccer-specific notebook company, as well as an Academy coach at Oakwood Soccer Club located in Portland, CT. She is also the Director of Operations for the Yale University Women's Soccer Team. ref></ref> [http://tiffanyweimer.com/about]
Weimer is the Editor-In-Chief and founder of ''[[Our Game Magazine]]'', a women's soccer quarterly magazine. She is the President and one of the co-founders of a girls soccer club called [[girlsCAN Football]] based in Connecticut.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.tiffanyweimer.com/about/|title = About Tiffany Weimer|date = |accessdate = September 14, 2015|website =tiffanyweimer.com |publisher = Tiffany Weimer|last = |first = }}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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* [https://web.archive.org/web/20130801205108/http://www.portlandtimbers.com/thornsfc/Tiffany-Weimer Portland Thorns FC player profile]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20130801205108/http://www.portlandtimbers.com/thornsfc/Tiffany-Weimer Portland Thorns FC player profile]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20090420160306/http://www.womensprosoccer.com/bayarea/players/bios/tiffany_weimer FC Gold Pride player profile]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20090420160306/http://www.womensprosoccer.com/bayarea/players/bios/tiffany_weimer FC Gold Pride player profile]

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Tiffany Marie Weimer (born December 5, 1983, in Bridgeport, Connecticut) is a retired American soccer forward.

Early life

During her high school career at North Haven High School in North Haven, Connecticut, Weimer netted 109 goals, a school record. She also garnered the NSCAA's All-American award twice, All-New England award three times, Parade All-American award twice, McDonald's All-American award once and SCC Hammonasset's All-Conference Award four times. Weimer played on South Central Premiere from 1993–1998, which is where her soccer career got its start. She went on to play for World Class Soccer from 1999–2003. The 1999 team won the National Championship and Weimer personally won the Adidas Golden Boot Award in that tournament.

Penn State Nittany Lions (2002–2005)

After graduating from North Haven High School, Tiffany proceeded to attend Pennsylvania State University in University Park, Pennsylvania. Her 2002 season at Penn State yielded a Final Four appearance in the Division I NCAA Championship and were Big Ten Champions. She was honored with a spot on the Big Ten All Freshman Team,[1] the Soccer Buzz All Freshman Team (Mid-Atlantic Region)[2] and won the Big Ten Freshman of the Year.[1] In 2003, the Penn State Nittany Lions appeared in the Elite 8 of the Division I NCAA Championship and were the Big Ten Champions. Weimer received a spot on the All Big Ten Team and the NSCAA's 1st Team All-American.[3] She was also a Semi-Finalist for the MAC Hermann Trophy. The 2004 Nittany Lions were Big Ten Champions with Weimer receiving the Big Ten Offensive Player of The Year,[4] earned a spot on the NSCAA's 1st Team All-American[5] and Runner-Up for the MAC Hermann Trophy.[6] Weimer's final season at Penn State in 2005 drew an undefeated season of 23–0–2.[7] They appeared in the Final 4 of the Division I NCAA Championship and were Big Ten Champions. Weimer received Big Ten Female Athlete of the Year, the Suzy Favor Award,[8] Top Drawer Soccer Player of the Year, MAC Hermann Runner-Up[9] and holds the NCAA record for most consecutive games with goals scored, 17 in total. Overall, Tiffany Weimer scored 91 goals, a Big Ten record, and 9th in the NCAA,[10] and 32 assists. Most goals in one season: 32. Most Game-Winning Goals(season): 13.

Playing career

Tiffany Weimer playing for the Boston Breakers in the 2017 NWSL season

Club

In 2007, Weimer joined the SoccerPlus Connecticut Reds of the Women's Premier Soccer League. In the 2007 season, the Connecticut Reds finished third in the league. Weimer was also named WPSL East Player of the Year of 2007.[11] Weimer contributed her expertise and degree in journalism from Pennsylvania State University and wrote a blog for that team, "Tiff's Journal."[12]

In the summer of 2008, Weimer joined up with Finnish Naisten Liiga team Åland United.[13] Weimer then traveled to Santos, Brazil to play for Santos FC.

On January 16, 2009, Tiffany Weimer was selected as a third round draft pick (17th overall) to play for the FC Gold Pride, a team based in the San Francisco area.[14] In her first appearance with the club, she assisted on the first goal in club history, a cross to teammate Eriko Arakawa for a header.[15] On August 9, 2009, FC Gold Pride wrapped up their inaugural season. Tiffany Weimer tallied a team-high three assists and also added one goal to her professional account.

On September 30, 2009, FC Gold Pride waived the 2010 rights to Weimer[16] and on October 8, it was announced that Weimer had agreed to terms with the Boston Breakers for the 2010 season.[17] On July 28, 2010, Weimer mutually terminated her 2010 contract with the Boston Breakers[18] and announced her plans to travel abroad and play for AIK of Allsvenskan in Sweden.[19]

On March 9, 2011, Vancouver Whitecaps FC, a W-League club based out of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada announced that they had signed Weimer to play for the 2011 season.[20] Weimer will also become Whitecaps FC Women’s Ambassador.[20]

Weimer spent two seasons playing for Fortuna Hjørring in Denmark. In 2013, she joined the Portland Thorns where she spent half of the 2013 season. Weimer was traded to the Washington Spirit for the 2014 season. Unfortunately she tore her ACL in preseason, missing the 2014 and 2015 seasons. The 2016 season saw her land a place in Sweden, playing for KIK where she helped to stay promoted in the Dallmaskvenskan. From there, she was signed by the Boston Breakers in the NWSL (US). ref></ref> [1]

When the Boston Breakers ceased operations prior to the 2018 season, Weimer was a part of the dispersal draft on January 30, 2018. She was picked up by her former team, Washington Spirit, in the third round.[21]

On February 13, 2018 Weimer was traded to the Houston Dash for the fourth-round pick in the 2019 NWSL Draft.[22] She ended up being released by the team before the season.

Weimer's last professional season was with FC Nordsjælland in the Danish Women's first division, where she helped them to be promoted to 3F Liga for the 2019/2020 season. In 2019, Weimer retired from professional soccer at the age of 35, having been apart of 12 seasons in 6 different countries. ref></ref> [2]

Personal life

Weimer is one of the Founders of Duktig Brand, a soccer-specific notebook company, as well as an Academy coach at Oakwood Soccer Club located in Portland, CT. She is also the Director of Operations for the Yale University Women's Soccer Team. ref></ref> [3]

References

  1. ^ a b Tiffany Weimer Named Big Ten Freshman of the Year, http://gopsusports.cstv.com/sports/w-soccer/spec-rel/110802aaa.html
  2. ^ Buzzing Honors 2002 Awards, http://www.soccerbuzz.com/2002awards/ma/allregionalsfr.htm
  3. ^ http://www.nscaa.com/downloads/03diwaa.html.
  4. ^ Penn State's Weimer Garners Big Ten Offensive Player of the Year, Jacobs Named Defensive Player of the Year, http://gopsusports.cstv.com/sports/w-soccer/spec-rel/110304aaa.html
  5. ^ Trio of Lions Earn Women's Soccer All-America Honors, http://gopsusports.cstv.com/sports/w-soccer/spec-rel/121004aaa.html
  6. ^ Penn State's Weimer Just Misses In MAC Hermann Trophy Balloting, http://gopsusports.cstv.com/sports/w-soccer/spec-rel/010705aac.html
  7. ^ 2005 Cumulative Season Statistics, http://gopsusports.cstv.com/sports/w-soccer/stats/2005-2006/teamcume.html
  8. ^ A Defining Dynasty: PSU Soccer Posts Nine-Straight Big Ten Titles To Date, http://bigten.cstv.com/sports/wchamp25/spec-rel/102306aad.html.
  9. ^ Hermann Trophy New Release, "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on February 18, 2012. Retrieved May 5, 2012.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  10. ^ SoccerPlus CT – Tiffany Weimer, "Archived copy". Archived from the original on November 18, 2008. Retrieved November 18, 2008.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  11. ^ Soccerplus Connecticut Information, http://www.soccerpluscamps.com/soccerplusct/info.html
  12. ^ "Tiff's Journal", http://www.soccerpluscamps.com/soccerplusct/journal.html
  13. ^ Aland United Squad, https://int.soccerway.com/teams/finland/land-united/squad
  14. ^ FC Gold Pride Adds Stars To The Roster At Women's Professional Soccer Draft, "Archived copy". Archived from the original on February 8, 2009. Retrieved January 21, 2009.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  15. ^ Milbrett's strike lifts FC Gold Pride to 2–1 win over Boston Breakers, "Archived copy". Archived from the original on April 14, 2009. Retrieved April 12, 2009.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  16. ^ Transactions: 2009, "Archived copy". Archived from the original on April 6, 2010. Retrieved September 22, 2010.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  17. ^ Teams begin coming to terms with free agents, internationals, "Archived copy". Archived from the original on October 19, 2009. Retrieved October 11, 2009.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  18. ^ Transactions: 2010, "Archived copy". Archived from the original on September 12, 2010. Retrieved September 22, 2010.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  19. ^ AIK Fotboll Spelartruppen 2010, "Archived copy". Archived from the original on March 5, 2016. Retrieved January 27, 2016.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link),
  20. ^ a b Whitecaps FC sign Tiffany Weimer, http://club.whitecapsfc.com/archive/feature03091101.aspx Archived July 18, 2011, at the Wayback Machine,
  21. ^ Ltd, Simplestream. "National Women's Soccer League". www.nwslsoccer.com. Retrieved February 2, 2018.
  22. ^ Roepken, Corey (February 13, 2018). "Dash acquire forward Tiffany Weimer from Washington Spirit". chron.com. Retrieved February 13, 2018.

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