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Graham Signs with Houston Dash of the NWSL
1/21/2025 5:38:00 PM | Women's Soccer
HOUSTON, Texas — Coming off an impressive final season with the Duke women's soccer team, Maggie Graham has signed her first professional contract with the Houston Dash of the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL). Her contract will go through the 2027 campaign.
"We are thrilled that Maggie chose to begin her professional career in Houston and look forward to supporting her development and fostering opportunities for her to make an impact," said President of Women's Soccer, Angela Hucles Mangano. "She had a stellar collegiate career at Duke University and was among the best players in the nation last year. Combined with her work ethic and competitive nature we are excited about Maggie's future with the Houston Dash."
A native of Atlanta, Ga., Graham is coming off a season where she helped lead the Blue Devils to an appearance in the 2024 Women's College Cup, the ACC regular season title with a 9-0-1 ledger and 18 victories. The Missouri Athletic Club Hermann Trophy finalist, First Team United Soccer Coaches All-American and ACC Midfielder of the Year, Graham scored four goals in the 2024 College Cup and finished with 14 goals and five assists in her final season with the program. Over her five years in Durham, Graham appeared in 101 matches and started 72 games. She scored 22 goals and tallied 15 assists for the Blue Devils.
"I am excited and grateful to begin my professional career with an organization like the Houston Dash that is committed to building a competitive team and culture that supports and develops its' players," Graham said. "I look forward to growing as a player and learning from my new teammates as I navigate this transition. I am excited to help the team succeed in any way I can. I want to thank my family and everyone in the Duke University family that helped prepare me for this opportunity."
Graham was also a College Sports Communicators Academic All-American in 2024 and finished her Duke career with eight game-winning goals along with appearing in 6,487 minutes. She was one of only three players in Blue Devil history to appear in over 100 matches.
To stay up to date with Blue Devils women's soccer, follow the team on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook by searching "DukeWSOC".
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"We are thrilled that Maggie chose to begin her professional career in Houston and look forward to supporting her development and fostering opportunities for her to make an impact," said President of Women's Soccer, Angela Hucles Mangano. "She had a stellar collegiate career at Duke University and was among the best players in the nation last year. Combined with her work ethic and competitive nature we are excited about Maggie's future with the Houston Dash."
A native of Atlanta, Ga., Graham is coming off a season where she helped lead the Blue Devils to an appearance in the 2024 Women's College Cup, the ACC regular season title with a 9-0-1 ledger and 18 victories. The Missouri Athletic Club Hermann Trophy finalist, First Team United Soccer Coaches All-American and ACC Midfielder of the Year, Graham scored four goals in the 2024 College Cup and finished with 14 goals and five assists in her final season with the program. Over her five years in Durham, Graham appeared in 101 matches and started 72 games. She scored 22 goals and tallied 15 assists for the Blue Devils.
"I am excited and grateful to begin my professional career with an organization like the Houston Dash that is committed to building a competitive team and culture that supports and develops its' players," Graham said. "I look forward to growing as a player and learning from my new teammates as I navigate this transition. I am excited to help the team succeed in any way I can. I want to thank my family and everyone in the Duke University family that helped prepare me for this opportunity."
Graham was also a College Sports Communicators Academic All-American in 2024 and finished her Duke career with eight game-winning goals along with appearing in 6,487 minutes. She was one of only three players in Blue Devil history to appear in over 100 matches.
To stay up to date with Blue Devils women's soccer, follow the team on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook by searching "DukeWSOC".
#GoDuke
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