Crystal Dunn

Crystal Dunn, born on July third, nineteen ninety-two, is a distinguished American former professional soccer player known for her versatility on the field. Primarily playing as an attacking midfielder or forward for her club teams, she also excelled as a left back for the United States Women's National Team (USWNT).

Dunn's collegiate career at the University of North Carolina was marked by significant achievements, including winning the national championship and the prestigious Hermann Trophy in two thousand twelve. Her professional journey began when she was drafted first overall by the Washington Spirit in the two thousand fourteen NWSL College Draft. The following year, she made history by becoming the youngest player to win both the NWSL Most Valuable Player and the Golden Boot awards at the age of twenty-three.

After a year with Chelsea in England, Dunn returned to the United States, joining the North Carolina Courage in two thousand eighteen. During her time there, she contributed to the team's success, winning two consecutive NWSL Shields and NWSL Championships. In two thousand twenty, she moved to the Portland Thorns, where she added another NWSL Shield and Championship to her accolades. Her career concluded with stints at Gotham FC and Paris Saint-Germain, culminating in her retirement in two thousand twenty-six.

On the international stage, Dunn was a key player for the USWNT, winning the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup in two thousand twelve before making her senior debut in two thousand thirteen. Over her international career, she made one hundred sixty appearances and scored twenty-five goals. Notably, she was part of the squad that triumphed in the two thousand nineteen FIFA Women's World Cup, secured a bronze medal at the two thousand twenty Tokyo Olympics, and celebrated gold at the two thousand twenty-four Paris Olympics.