Dani Weatherholt

Danielle Marie Weatherholt (born March 17, 1994) is an American soccer player who currently plays as a midfielder for OL Reign in the National Women's Soccer League. She played college soccer at Santa Clara University before being drafted by the Orlando Pride in the fourth-round of the 2016 NWSL College Draft.[1]

Dani Weatherholt
Personal information
Full name Danielle Marie Weatherholt
Date of birth (1994-03-17) March 17, 1994
Place of birth Laguna Beach, California
Height 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Position(s) Midfielder
Club information
Current team
 OL Reign
Number 17
Youth career
SoCal Blues
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2012–2015 Santa Clara Broncos 85 (10)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2016–2019 Orlando Pride 74 (3)
2018–2019 → Melbourne Victory (loan) 12 (0)
2020– OL Reign 0 (0)
National team
2010 United States U17
2011 United States U18
2013 United States U20
2017 United States U23
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of January 22, 2020

Early life

Weatherholt was born to Doug and Gail Weatherholt in Laguna Beach, California. She was raised with her two brothers in Capistrano Beach, California where she attended San Clemente High School.[2] At San Clemente High School, Weatherholt played on the women's varsity soccer team for four years.

Weatherholt played club soccer for Southern California Club for nine years, seven of which she served as team captain. She played for Cal South State Team in 2011–2012 when she was ranked #5 in Southern California and #19 nationally by Top Drawer Soccer.[2] During her time playing for Southern California Club, Weatherhiolt contributed to the acquisition of the following awards: 2011 ODP National Champions, 2011 U17 Far West Regional Champions, 2011 First Team ODP All Stars, 2011 NSCAA Youth All American Team, 2011 NSCAA High School Girls All-Region VIII Team, 2010 ODP Thanksgiving Interregional Team, 2010 U17 San Diego Surf College Cup Finalist, 2009–10 ODP Region IV Finalists and 2009–10 Region IV Champions[2]

Playing career
Dani Weatherholt playing for the Orlando Pride in 2017

Santa Clara Broncos (2012–15)

Weatherholt attended Santa Clara University from 2012 to 2015 where she majored in Liberal Studies and Pre-Teaching.[3] During her freshman year she started all 22 games and was named to the All-WCC Honorable Mention, WCC All-Freshman team as well as to the Top Drawer Soccer Freshman Team of the Year. During her sophomore year she played in all 22 games and helped the Broncos to the Round of 16 of the 2013 NCAA Division I Women's Soccer Tournament.[4] Her junior year saw her start all 20 games for he Broncos where she was named All-WCC Honorable Mention and WCC All-Academic Honorable Mention. Weatherholt started all 21 games of her senior year. She once again made the WCC All-Academic Honorable Mention as well as the Third Team All-West Region, First Team All-WCC and NSCAA Scholar Second Team All-West Region.[5]

Orlando Pride (2016–2019)

In January 2016, Weatherholt was selected by Orlando Pride in the fourth-round (31st overall pick) of the 2016 NWSL College Draft.[6][7] She signed with the club in April 2016.[8] She went on to play 12 appearances her first year at the club. She had her contract option exercised for the 2017 season where she made 19 appearances and scored one goal. She was offered a new contract for the 2018 season.[9] During that season Weatherholt played 23 games for the club, tied for the most in the season for any Orlando Pride player alongside Shelina Zadorsky. Her contract option exercised for the 2019 season.[10]

Loan to Melbourne Victory (2018–2019)

On October 16, 2018 the Melbourne Victory announced they had signed Weatherholt on loan for the 2018–2019 W-League season.[11][12] She made 12 appearances as the team won the Premiership title, marking Weatherholt's first professional trophy.

Reign FC (2020–present)

On January 22, 2020, Weatherholt was traded to Reign FC in exchange for Reign's natural second-round pick in the 2021 NWSL College Draft.[13]

International career

In April 2015, Weatherholt was called up to the United States women's national under-23 soccer team training camp.[14]

Career statistics
As of October 5, 2019[15]
Club League Season League Cup Continental Total
Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Orlando Pride NWSL 2016 12 0 — — 12 0
2017 20 1 — — 20 1
2018 23 2 — — 23 2
2019 190——190
Total 7430000743
Melbourne Victory (loan) W-League 2018–19 12 0 — — 12 0
Career total 8630000863

Honors

Club

Melbourne Victory

W-League Premiership: 2018–19

References
  1. "2016 NWSL Draft: Orlando Pride Select Santa Clara Midfielder Dani Weatherholt". The Mane Land. Retrieved March 16, 2016.
  2. "Dani Weatherholt". Santa Clara. Retrieved March 16, 2016.
  3. "Dani Weatherholt". Santa Clara University. Retrieved April 15, 2016.
  4. "SC Athletes at the Next Level". San Clemente Times. December 5, 2013. Retrieved April 15, 2016.
  5. "SC Athletics Women's Soccer Dani Weatherholt". Santa Clara Athletics. Retrieved October 6, 2018.
  6. Tenorio, Paul (January 15, 2016). "Orlando Pride add three players in NWSL college draft". Orlando Sentinel. Retrieved April 15, 2016.
  7. Percy, Nathan (January 21, 2016). "Triton alum picked by NWSL's Pride". Orange County Register. Retrieved April 15, 2016.
  8. Parsons, Michael. "Pride players full of surprises". Florida Today. Retrieved April 15, 2016.
  9. Citro, Michael (November 17, 2017). "2017 Orlando Pride Season in Review: Dani Weatherholt". Orange County Register. Retrieved October 6, 2018.
  10. "Orlando Pride exercises options for 10 players, offers new contracts to seven". ProSoccerUSA. October 1, 2018. Retrieved October 6, 2018.
  11. "Victory Sign Orlando Pride Duo".
  12. "Melbourne Victory Sign Orlando Pride Duo".
  13. "Orlando Pride Acquires 2021 Second Round Draft Pick From Reign FC". www.orlandocitysc.com.
  14. "Dani Weatherholt Named to U.S. U-23s Roster for Nordic Tournament". Orlando City. June 1, 2017. Retrieved October 1, 2018.
  15. "Dani Weatherholt profile". Soccerway. Retrieved April 14, 2019.
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