The University of Alabama at Birmingham Athletics
Daugherty Signs with Racing Louisville FC
8/29/2022 1:39:00β―PM | Women's Soccer
BIRMINGHAM - Former UAB goalkeeper Kelsey Daugherty has signed with Racing Louisville FC of the National Women's Soccer League.
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"I'm super excited about the opportunity to play in the NWSL," said Daugherty. "Racing is a great club and I've felt welcomed by everyone here."
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This is Daugherty's second stint in the NWSL β she signed with the Chicago Stars for the 2020 Fall Series.
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Prior to returning to the United States, Daugherty made 35 appearances for Djurgårdens in Sweden's first division Damallsvenskan. In her two seasons, she recorded 12 clean sheets.
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Daugherty signed her first professional contract in June 2019 with Fortuna Hjørring of the Elitedivisionen league in Denmark, where she played in 13 contests.
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As a Blazer, Daugherty graduated as one of UAB's most decorated student-athletes. She capped her senior season by being named Conference USA Goalkeeper of the Year, First Team All-Conference, United Soccer Coaches All-South Region First Team and was a member of the Conference USA All-Academic First Team.
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She finished her career as UAB's all-time leader in saves with 351, second in shutouts with 16, third with a goals against average of 1.35 and fourth with 28 victories.
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"Going overseas helped me because I was able to play a lot of professional games and grow as a player. I loved my time in Sweden but it's good to be back home," added Daugherty.
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The 2022-23 Gold Card for $65 here. The 2021-22 Gold Card will get you access to all home events for Women's Soccer, Men's Soccer, Volleyball, Women's Basketball, Softball, and Baseball (Regions Field & Young Memorial). This card is not valid for Conference USA or NCAA Championship events.
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For more information on the UAB women's soccer team, follow @UAB_WSoc on Twitter and Instagram.
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"I'm super excited about the opportunity to play in the NWSL," said Daugherty. "Racing is a great club and I've felt welcomed by everyone here."
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This is Daugherty's second stint in the NWSL β she signed with the Chicago Stars for the 2020 Fall Series.
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Prior to returning to the United States, Daugherty made 35 appearances for Djurgårdens in Sweden's first division Damallsvenskan. In her two seasons, she recorded 12 clean sheets.
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Daugherty signed her first professional contract in June 2019 with Fortuna Hjørring of the Elitedivisionen league in Denmark, where she played in 13 contests.
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As a Blazer, Daugherty graduated as one of UAB's most decorated student-athletes. She capped her senior season by being named Conference USA Goalkeeper of the Year, First Team All-Conference, United Soccer Coaches All-South Region First Team and was a member of the Conference USA All-Academic First Team.
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She finished her career as UAB's all-time leader in saves with 351, second in shutouts with 16, third with a goals against average of 1.35 and fourth with 28 victories.
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"Going overseas helped me because I was able to play a lot of professional games and grow as a player. I loved my time in Sweden but it's good to be back home," added Daugherty.
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The 2022-23 Gold Card for $65 here. The 2021-22 Gold Card will get you access to all home events for Women's Soccer, Men's Soccer, Volleyball, Women's Basketball, Softball, and Baseball (Regions Field & Young Memorial). This card is not valid for Conference USA or NCAA Championship events.
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For more information on the UAB women's soccer team, follow @UAB_WSoc on Twitter and Instagram.
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