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Former Blue Devils Kick Off NWSL Regular Season
4/29/2022 11:37:00 AM | Women's Soccer
DURHAM – The National Women's Soccer League regular season kicks off Friday with seven former Duke student-athletes listed on active NWSL rosters.
The Blue Devils will be represented in the opening weekend by Quinn (OL Reign), Imani Dorsey (NJ/NY Gotham FC), Ella Stevens (Chicago Red Stars), Mia Gyau (San Diego Wave FC), Tess Boade (North Carolina Courage), Caitlin Cosme (Orlando Pride) and Lily Nabet (Angel City FC). Duke has had at least one former player selected in seven consecutive NWSL Drafts, including this past December when Cosme and Nabet were chosen in the first and third rounds, respectively.
Quinn // Class of 2018 // OL Reign
Opening Match
OL Reign at Washington Spirit
Sunday, May 1 // 5 p.m. ET // Paramount+
Audi Field // Washington, D.C.
Quinn enters their third NWSL regular season and second with OL Reign. After being chosen third overall in the 2018 Draft and appearing in 17 matches with the Washington Spirit during their rookie campaign, Quinn signed with Division 1 Féminine (D1F) club Paris FC. The former ACC Midfielder of the Year returned to the NWSL in July of 2019, helping OL Reign make a late-season push for the league playoffs. They started two games in the inaugural Challenge Cup in 2020 before being loaned to Damallsvenskan (Sweden) club, Vittsjö GIK. Quinn enters Sunday's opener at Washington with 35 career NWSL appearances.
On the international stage, Quinn has put together a decorated resume with the Canadian Women's National Team that most recently includes a gold medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Quinn played in all six of Canada's matches in the tournament with five starts, including the quarterfinal, semifinal and final. They have also contributed to Canada's medal-winning performances at the 2015 Cyprus Cup, 2016 Rio Olympics and 2018 Concacaf Championships, while additionally being named to the roster for the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup.
Quinn has also helped OL Reign finish first in the West Division in the 2022 Challenge Cup group stage, earning a spot in the semifinals. The team will face the Washington Spirit in the semis on Wednesday, May 4 at 8 p.m. ET.
Imani Dorsey // Class of 2018 // NJ/NY Gotham FC
Opening Match
NJ/NY Gotham FC at Orlando Pride
Sunday, May 1 // 7 p.m. // Paramount+
Exploria Stadium // Orlando, Fla.
Dorsey is set to begin her fifth season with NJ/NY Gotham FC (formerly Sky Blue FC), notching six goals and three assists in 73 appearances during her young career. The fifth overall selection in the 2018 NWSL Draft went on to become the league's Rookie of the Year after recording four tallies and one assist in 14 games. Dorsey signed a two-year contract extension this past January, keeping her with Gotham through the 2023 campaign.
During the 2021 season, Dorsey started 14-of-16 matches and logged 1,270 minutes for a defensive unit that conceded the second-fewest goals in the NWSL. She transitioned to the defensive side of the pitch after a highly successful career at Duke that saw her take home ACC Offensive Player of the Year honors in 2017.
In November of 2021, Dorsey was called up to the U.S. Women's National Team for two international friendlies in Australia, making her USWNT debut on Nov. 30. She was selected to participate in the team's annual January training camp, but was unable to attend due to injury.
Ella Stevens // Class of 2020 // Chicago Red Stars
Opening Match
Racing Louisville FC at Chicago Red Stars
Saturday, April 30 // 8 p.m. ET // Paramount+
SeatGeek Stadium // Bridgeview, Ill.
Stevens enters her third season with the Chicago Red Stars after being selected by the team in the third round (24th overall) of the 2020 NWSL Draft. She started three matches in five appearances during the 2022 Challenge Cup, totaling one assist for a Chicago side that posted a 2-2-2 record in group play. Stevens has played in 14 contests with the Red Stars, including five during the 2021 season that saw the team advance to the NWSL Championship match.
The Grayson, Ga., native finished her Blue Devils career ranked third in program history in assists (34) and sixth in points (82). She was a three-time All-ACC honoree and started 25 matches for the 2017 team that advanced to the NCAA College Cup.
Mia Gyau // Class of 2020 // San Diego Wave FC
Opening Match
San Diego Wave FC at Houston Dash
Sunday, May 1 // 7:00 p.m. ET // Paramount+
PNC Stadium // Houston, Texas
Gyau joined San Diego Wave FC in January ahead of its inaugural season as one of the league's two expansion teams. The Colesville, Md., native played in 59 matches with 38 starts during her Duke career, scoring three goals with four assists. She served as a fixture on the back line in 2020-21, when she used an additional year of eligibility to help the Blue Devils advance to the NCAA Quarterfinals and finish the season ranked in the top 10 of the United Soccer Coaches poll. A model student-athlete, Gyau was a five-time member of the ACC Academic Honor Roll and earned a spot on the 2020-21 ACC All-Academic Team.
She has also trained in the U.S. Women's Youth National Team pool at the U-14, U-15, U-17, U-18 and U-20 levels.
Tess Boade // Class of 2021 // North Carolina Courage
Opening Match
NC Courage at Angel City FC
Friday, April 29 // 7:30 p.m. ET // CBS Sports Network
Banc of California Stadium // Los Angeles, Calif.
Boade prepares for her rookie season in the NWSL after a remarkable Duke career that concluded in the fall of 2021. The Highlands Ranch, Colo., native was originally drafted in the fourth round (40th overall) of the 2021 NWSL Draft by NJ/NY Gotham FC and opted to use her additional year of NCAA eligibility to compete for a fifth season with the Blue Devils. She emerged as one of the top clutch performers in the nation, as five of her career-high eight goals were game winners. Boade also recorded career bests in assists (five) and points (21) while landing on the All-ACC First Team and All-Atlantic Region Second Team.
She trained with the Courage during the preseason before signing a one-year contract on March 18. The following day, Boade made her professional debut, playing the final 28 minutes of the Courage's 2-0 win over Gotham in the Challenge Cup opener. With a 3-0-3 record in the group stage, the Courage earned a spot in the Challenge Cup semifinals, where they will face the Kansas City Current on Wednesday, May 4 at 8:30 p.m. ET.
Caitlin Cosme // Class of 2021 // Orlando Pride
Opening Match
NJ/NY Gotham FC at Orlando Pride
Sunday, May 1 // 7 p.m. // Paramount+
Exploria Stadium // Orlando, Fla.
Cosme was selected 10th overall by the Orlando Pride in this January's draft, becoming the fourth player in Duke history to be taken in the first round. She emerged as one of the ACC's top center backs in her final three seasons after appearing in just eight matches from 2017-18. Cosme ended her Duke career with 70 matches played and 62 starts, logging 5,849 minutes and netting 10 goals. She anchored a back line that conceded an ACC-low 12 goals in 2021, which also ranked as the eight-fewest nationally.
Each of Cosme's three tallies this past season came on free kicks outside the box, with two being game winners late in the second half. The first of which was a remarkable shot off the crossbar and in against No. 10 Stanford on Sept. 2, while the second came with just 16 seconds remaining versus Old Dominion in the NCAA Championship to lift Duke to an opening round victory.
Lily Nabet // Class of 2021 // Angel City FC
Opening Match
NC Courage at Angel City FC
Friday, April 29 // 7:30 p.m. ET // CBS Sports Network
Banc of California Stadium // Los Angeles, Calif.
Nabet was chosen in the third round (36th overall) of the 2022 NWSL Draft by Angel City FC, which enters its first season as one of the league's two newest expansion teams. She played in the team's first three matches of the Challenge Cup, making her professional debut against San Diego Wave FC on March 19.
The Los Angeles native started six out of 26 matches in her first two years at Duke, before playing in 60 games with 49 starts as a junior, senior and grad student. Slotted as a defensive midfielder in 2021, Nabet was one of the team's most consistent performers and logged 60+ minutes in 14 matches. She wrapped up her career with two goals and six assists for 10 points.
For more information on Duke women's soccer, follow the Blue Devils on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook by searching 'DukeWSOC.'
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The Blue Devils will be represented in the opening weekend by Quinn (OL Reign), Imani Dorsey (NJ/NY Gotham FC), Ella Stevens (Chicago Red Stars), Mia Gyau (San Diego Wave FC), Tess Boade (North Carolina Courage), Caitlin Cosme (Orlando Pride) and Lily Nabet (Angel City FC). Duke has had at least one former player selected in seven consecutive NWSL Drafts, including this past December when Cosme and Nabet were chosen in the first and third rounds, respectively.
Quinn // Class of 2018 // OL Reign
Opening Match
OL Reign at Washington Spirit
Sunday, May 1 // 5 p.m. ET // Paramount+
Audi Field // Washington, D.C.
Quinn enters their third NWSL regular season and second with OL Reign. After being chosen third overall in the 2018 Draft and appearing in 17 matches with the Washington Spirit during their rookie campaign, Quinn signed with Division 1 Féminine (D1F) club Paris FC. The former ACC Midfielder of the Year returned to the NWSL in July of 2019, helping OL Reign make a late-season push for the league playoffs. They started two games in the inaugural Challenge Cup in 2020 before being loaned to Damallsvenskan (Sweden) club, Vittsjö GIK. Quinn enters Sunday's opener at Washington with 35 career NWSL appearances.
On the international stage, Quinn has put together a decorated resume with the Canadian Women's National Team that most recently includes a gold medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Quinn played in all six of Canada's matches in the tournament with five starts, including the quarterfinal, semifinal and final. They have also contributed to Canada's medal-winning performances at the 2015 Cyprus Cup, 2016 Rio Olympics and 2018 Concacaf Championships, while additionally being named to the roster for the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup.
Quinn has also helped OL Reign finish first in the West Division in the 2022 Challenge Cup group stage, earning a spot in the semifinals. The team will face the Washington Spirit in the semis on Wednesday, May 4 at 8 p.m. ET.
Imani Dorsey // Class of 2018 // NJ/NY Gotham FC
Opening Match
NJ/NY Gotham FC at Orlando Pride
Sunday, May 1 // 7 p.m. // Paramount+
Exploria Stadium // Orlando, Fla.
Dorsey is set to begin her fifth season with NJ/NY Gotham FC (formerly Sky Blue FC), notching six goals and three assists in 73 appearances during her young career. The fifth overall selection in the 2018 NWSL Draft went on to become the league's Rookie of the Year after recording four tallies and one assist in 14 games. Dorsey signed a two-year contract extension this past January, keeping her with Gotham through the 2023 campaign.
During the 2021 season, Dorsey started 14-of-16 matches and logged 1,270 minutes for a defensive unit that conceded the second-fewest goals in the NWSL. She transitioned to the defensive side of the pitch after a highly successful career at Duke that saw her take home ACC Offensive Player of the Year honors in 2017.
In November of 2021, Dorsey was called up to the U.S. Women's National Team for two international friendlies in Australia, making her USWNT debut on Nov. 30. She was selected to participate in the team's annual January training camp, but was unable to attend due to injury.
Ella Stevens // Class of 2020 // Chicago Red Stars
Opening Match
Racing Louisville FC at Chicago Red Stars
Saturday, April 30 // 8 p.m. ET // Paramount+
SeatGeek Stadium // Bridgeview, Ill.
Stevens enters her third season with the Chicago Red Stars after being selected by the team in the third round (24th overall) of the 2020 NWSL Draft. She started three matches in five appearances during the 2022 Challenge Cup, totaling one assist for a Chicago side that posted a 2-2-2 record in group play. Stevens has played in 14 contests with the Red Stars, including five during the 2021 season that saw the team advance to the NWSL Championship match.
The Grayson, Ga., native finished her Blue Devils career ranked third in program history in assists (34) and sixth in points (82). She was a three-time All-ACC honoree and started 25 matches for the 2017 team that advanced to the NCAA College Cup.
Mia Gyau // Class of 2020 // San Diego Wave FC
Opening Match
San Diego Wave FC at Houston Dash
Sunday, May 1 // 7:00 p.m. ET // Paramount+
PNC Stadium // Houston, Texas
Gyau joined San Diego Wave FC in January ahead of its inaugural season as one of the league's two expansion teams. The Colesville, Md., native played in 59 matches with 38 starts during her Duke career, scoring three goals with four assists. She served as a fixture on the back line in 2020-21, when she used an additional year of eligibility to help the Blue Devils advance to the NCAA Quarterfinals and finish the season ranked in the top 10 of the United Soccer Coaches poll. A model student-athlete, Gyau was a five-time member of the ACC Academic Honor Roll and earned a spot on the 2020-21 ACC All-Academic Team.
She has also trained in the U.S. Women's Youth National Team pool at the U-14, U-15, U-17, U-18 and U-20 levels.
Tess Boade // Class of 2021 // North Carolina Courage
Opening Match
NC Courage at Angel City FC
Friday, April 29 // 7:30 p.m. ET // CBS Sports Network
Banc of California Stadium // Los Angeles, Calif.
Boade prepares for her rookie season in the NWSL after a remarkable Duke career that concluded in the fall of 2021. The Highlands Ranch, Colo., native was originally drafted in the fourth round (40th overall) of the 2021 NWSL Draft by NJ/NY Gotham FC and opted to use her additional year of NCAA eligibility to compete for a fifth season with the Blue Devils. She emerged as one of the top clutch performers in the nation, as five of her career-high eight goals were game winners. Boade also recorded career bests in assists (five) and points (21) while landing on the All-ACC First Team and All-Atlantic Region Second Team.
She trained with the Courage during the preseason before signing a one-year contract on March 18. The following day, Boade made her professional debut, playing the final 28 minutes of the Courage's 2-0 win over Gotham in the Challenge Cup opener. With a 3-0-3 record in the group stage, the Courage earned a spot in the Challenge Cup semifinals, where they will face the Kansas City Current on Wednesday, May 4 at 8:30 p.m. ET.
Caitlin Cosme // Class of 2021 // Orlando Pride
Opening Match
NJ/NY Gotham FC at Orlando Pride
Sunday, May 1 // 7 p.m. // Paramount+
Exploria Stadium // Orlando, Fla.
Cosme was selected 10th overall by the Orlando Pride in this January's draft, becoming the fourth player in Duke history to be taken in the first round. She emerged as one of the ACC's top center backs in her final three seasons after appearing in just eight matches from 2017-18. Cosme ended her Duke career with 70 matches played and 62 starts, logging 5,849 minutes and netting 10 goals. She anchored a back line that conceded an ACC-low 12 goals in 2021, which also ranked as the eight-fewest nationally.
Each of Cosme's three tallies this past season came on free kicks outside the box, with two being game winners late in the second half. The first of which was a remarkable shot off the crossbar and in against No. 10 Stanford on Sept. 2, while the second came with just 16 seconds remaining versus Old Dominion in the NCAA Championship to lift Duke to an opening round victory.
Lily Nabet // Class of 2021 // Angel City FC
Opening Match
NC Courage at Angel City FC
Friday, April 29 // 7:30 p.m. ET // CBS Sports Network
Banc of California Stadium // Los Angeles, Calif.
Nabet was chosen in the third round (36th overall) of the 2022 NWSL Draft by Angel City FC, which enters its first season as one of the league's two newest expansion teams. She played in the team's first three matches of the Challenge Cup, making her professional debut against San Diego Wave FC on March 19.
The Los Angeles native started six out of 26 matches in her first two years at Duke, before playing in 60 games with 49 starts as a junior, senior and grad student. Slotted as a defensive midfielder in 2021, Nabet was one of the team's most consistent performers and logged 60+ minutes in 14 matches. She wrapped up her career with two goals and six assists for 10 points.
For more information on Duke women's soccer, follow the Blue Devils on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook by searching 'DukeWSOC.'
#GoDuke
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