Ally Cook
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | July 18, 2000 | ||
| Place of birth | Mission Viejo, California, USA | ||
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Chicago Red Stars | ||
| Number | 33 | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2019-21 | University of Oregon | 54 | (17) |
| 2022-23 | UCLA | 44 | (14) |
Allison McKenna Cook (born July 18, 2000 in Mission Viejo, California) is an American soccer player who plays as a forward with the Chicago Red Stars in the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL).
Early life and education
Allison McKenna Cook was born in in Mission Viejo, California on July 18, 2000, to Cathy and Matt Cook. She has three siblings: Keegan, Madi, and Kaitlyn.[1]
She graduated from Tesoro High School before attending the University of Oregon, where she studied biology.[2] She then attended the University of California, Los Angeles as a graduate student.[1]
College career
Oregon
Cook attended the University of Oregon and played for the Ducks as a forward from 2019 through 2021.[2]
UCLA
Cook transferred to the University of Southern California to play for the Bruins for two seasons (2022, 2023).[1] In 2022, she played in all 25 games and made 15 starts.[1] In 2023, Cook started and played in all 19 of the Bruin's games and logged 1,273 minutes.[1] Across her career at UCLA, Cook scored 14 goals and made four assists.[2]
Club career
Chicago Red Stars
The Chicago Red Stars signed Cook to a one-year contract with a one-year option on March 13, 2024.[3] Cook was a non-rostered invitee at the beginning of the Red Stars' preseason. In the Red Stars' opening match against the Utah Royals, Cook logged her first professional assist in the 77th minute and helped her team win 2-0.[4]
References
- ^ a b c d e "Ally Cook - Women's Soccer". UCLA. Retrieved 2024-04-08.
- ^ a b c "Ally Cook - Women's Soccer". University of Oregon Athletics. Retrieved 2024-04-08.
- ^ Salazar, Emmanuel (2024-03-13). "Chicago Red Stars Sign Forward Ally Cook". Chicago Red Stars. Retrieved 2024-04-08.
- ^ Chatz, Joe (2024-03-22). "Ally Cook on NWSL Debut, Bench Role, Proving Herself After Going Undrafted". On Tap Sports Net. Retrieved 2024-04-08.