Gabby Seiler
Gabby Seiler (born September 14, 1994) is an American professional soccer player who currently plays for Houston Dash of the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL). She previously played for Portland Thorns FC.
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Gabrielle Seiler | ||
Date of birth | September 14, 1994 | ||
Place of birth | Fort Hood, Texas, United States | ||
Height | 165 cm (5 ft 5 in) | ||
Position(s) | Defender | ||
Club information | |||
Current team | Houston Dash | ||
Youth career | |||
2010–2013 | McIntosh High School | ||
Concorde Fire Elite | |||
College career | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2013–2014 | Georgia Bulldogs | 40 | (10) |
2015–2017 | Florida Gators | 46 | (7) |
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2019–2020 | Portland Thorns FC | 6 | (0) |
2021– | Houston Dash | 0 | (0) |
National team | |||
2011–2012 | United States U-18 | ||
2015 | United States U-19 | ||
2013 | United States U-20 | ||
2015–2017 | United States U-23 | ||
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of June 3, 2019 |
Early years
Seiler was born in Texas, but was raised in Peachtree City, Georgia alongside her older brother Zack. Seiler was an impressive multi sport athlete. During high school she was an excellent two-sport athlete in both basketball and soccer. As a basketball player Seiler was a four-year varsity player who broke the all-time scoring record of McIntosh High School with 2003 points.[1] She was also an excellent soccer player and four year varsity player who made the 2012 NSCAA Girls High School All-America Team and NSCAA Georgia Girls State Player of the Year.[2] She finished her high school career ranked 11th nationally by TopDrawer Soccer.[3][4] Seiler ultimately chose to play soccer in college.
College career
University of Georgia, 2013–2014
Seiler started her college career at the University of Georgia. During her two years with the Georgia Bulldogs she made 40 appearances and finished with 10 goals and 11 assists. She was named Georgia's Rookie of the Year in 2013. She also made the All-SEC First-Year Honor Roll her freshman year.[5] During her sophomore year at Georgia Seiler was named Georgia's Most Valuable player, she was also named to the NSCAA All-South Region second team, the All-SEC First Team, the SEC Academic Honor Roll and was nominated for the MAC Hermann Trophy.[6][7]
University of Florida, 2015–2017
After two years at Georgia Seiler opted to transfer to the University of Florida, to join former teammate Savannah Jordan. Due to NCAA transfer rules she was forced to sit out, redshirt, her 2015 season.[8] Seiler made her Gators debut in 2016, starting all 23 matches while scoring one goal and providing 2 assists.[9] Her first year as a Gator saw her pick up NSCAA All-South Region first team, All-SEC first team, SEC All-Tournament, SEC Academic Honor Roll and MAC Hermann Trophy watch list selections. She followed this with a senior year that saw her captain the Gators in 23 games and leading the team with eight assists and six goals. She was once again on the MAC Herman Trophy watch list and was named to the USC All-American third team, USC All-Southeast Region first team, All-SEC first team.[10][11]
Seiler was also selected to play for the Gators women's basketball team for the 2018 season but was unfortunately unable to do so after picking up an injury. She graduated with a bachelor's degree in Telecommunications-Management and a master's degree in Management[12][13]
Professional career
Portland Thorns, 2019–
Seiler was selected in the first round, 9th overall, of the 2018 NWSL College Draft by the Portland Thorns.[14][15][16] Seiler however missed the totality of the 2018 season due to rehabilitation to her knee.[17][18] However, Mark Parson's confidence in her resulted in her making the 2019 Portland Thorns squad.[19] She signed in April 2019 and made her debut for the club on April 20 against the Chicago Red Stars.[20][21]
International career
Seiler has been called into several United States Women's National Team camps at the U-18, U-19, U-20 and U-23 levels.[22][23][24][25]
Career statistics
As of June 3, 2019
League | Club | Season | League | Playoffs | Total | |||||
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Apps | Assists | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||||
NCAA | Georgia Bulldogs | 2013 | 19 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 20 | 1 | |
2014 | 19 | 9 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 20 | 9 | |||
Florida Gators | 2016 | 19 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 23 | 1 | ||
2017 | 19 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 23 | 6 | |||
total | 76 | 21 | 17 | 10 | 0 | 86 | 17 | |||
NWSL | Portland Thorns | |||||||||
2019 | 6 | 0 | 0 | - | 6 | 0 | ||||
total | 6 | 0 | 0 | - | 6 | 0 | ||||
Career total | 82 | 21 | 17 | 10 | 0 | 92 | 17 |
References
- "Gabby Seiler breaks school record in basketball". Retrieved June 2, 2019.
- "2012 NSCAA Girls High School All-America Team". Retrieved June 2, 2019.
- "Georgia Bulldogs Soccer 2013". Retrieved June 3, 2019.
- "SOCCER SIGNING CLASS RANKED NO. 11 NATIONALLY". Retrieved June 2, 2019.
- "Gabby Seiler". Retrieved June 3, 2019.
- "Soccer awards: Sophomore forward Gabby Seiler wins MVP". Retrieved June 3, 2019.
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- "Former Georgia soccer player now a key component for UF". Retrieved June 3, 2019.
- "Gabby Seiler stats". Retrieved June 3, 2019.
- "Gabby Seiler Soccer". Retrieved June 3, 2019.
- "Do-it-all midfielder Gabby Seiler leading Gators into Elite Eight". Retrieved June 3, 2019.
- "Gabby Seiler Basketball". Retrieved June 3, 2019.
- "Gator Women's Basketball Picks Up Soccer All-American Seiler as Walk-On". Retrieved June 3, 2019.
- "List: Every draft pick in the 2018 NWSL College Draft". Retrieved June 2, 2019.
- "Portland Thorns select Sandra Yu, Gabby Seiler and Bella Geist in 2018 NWSL College Draft". Retrieved June 3, 2019.
- "Thorns FC re-sign seven players ahead of 2018 NWSL season". Retrieved June 3, 2019.
- "Worth the wait: Gabby Seiler already making her mark on Thorns FC". Retrieved June 3, 2019.
- "On Deck: Gabby Seiler". May 31, 2019. Retrieved June 3, 2019.
- "Thorns FC season roster". April 12, 2019. Retrieved June 3, 2019.
- "Thorns FC Gabby Seiler". Thorns FC. Retrieved June 3, 2019.
- "Gabby Seiler". NWSL. Retrieved June 3, 2019.
- "Jami Kranich Called to U.S. U-18 National Team Training Camp". Retrieved June 3, 2019.
- "Sam Witteman Named to U.S. U-23 WNT Roster". Retrieved June 3, 2019.
- "U.S. U-23 WNT set for back-to-back training camps in Oregon, Florida". Retrieved June 3, 2019.
- "Warner Selected to U23 Women's National Team". Retrieved June 3, 2019.