Jennifer Lalor
.jpg) Lalor in 2024 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Jennifer Ann Nielsen | ||
| Birth name | Jennifer Ann Lalor[1] | ||
| Date of birth | September 5, 1974[2] | ||
| Place of birth | San Diego, California, U.S. | ||
| Height | 5 ft 2 in (1.57 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1992–1996 | Santa Clara Broncos | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1997–1998 | Shiroki Serena | ||
| 1998 | Frederiksberg Boldklub | ||
| 1999 | Hammarby | ||
| 2000 | San Diego WFC | ||
| 2001–2002 | New York Power | ||
| 2003 | San Diego Spirit | ||
| International career | |||
| 1992–2001 | United States | 23 | (2) |
| Managerial career | |||
| 2010–2017 | San Diego WFC SeaLions | ||
| 2021–2022 | Albion SC | ||
| 2023– | NJ/NY Gotham FC (assistant) | ||
Medal record | |||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Jennifer Ann Nielsen (née Lalor; born September 5, 1974) is an American retired soccer midfielder who is an assistant coach for NJ/NY Gotham FC of the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL). She made 23 appearances for the United States national team from 1992 to 2001.
Life
[edit]Born in Chula Vista, California, Lalor attended Bonita Vista High School and helped the soccer team to two undefeated seasons and clinch two Metro League titles.[3] She opted not to play high school soccer during her junior and senior years and instead played for the Southern California Blues club team.[4]
Santa Clara University
[edit]Lalor attended Santa Clara University, where she played for the Broncos from 1992-1996. In 1994, she led the team in assists with 20. She was named to the NSCAA All-American team in 1993, 1994 and 1996. Lalor played in two Final Fours with the Broncos and led the nation in assists in 1994 and 1996. She was a finalist for the Missouri Athletic Club Award and Hermann Trophy in 1993 and 1994.[4]
Lalor was the first player to ever receive a full scholarship for soccer to Santa Clara. She was inducted into the Santa Clara Hall of Fame in 2008.[5]
Playing career
[edit]Club
[edit]From 1997–1998, Lalor played professionally in Japan for Shiroka Serena. In 1998, she played in Denmark for FB. In 1999, she played for Swedish club, Hammarby.[4]
WUSA
[edit]Lalor was selected in the second round of the WUSA Inaugural Draft by the New York Power. She played for the Power from 2001–2002.[6] In 2003, she played for the San Diego Spirit.[4][7]
International
[edit]Lalor was a member of the United States women's national soccer team player pool from 1987–1995. Her first appearance for the senior team occurred on August 18, 1992 in a match against Norway. She scored her first goal on August 13, 1994 during a match against Mexico. She previously represented the United States on the U-16, U-19, U-20 levels. From 1987-1991, she played for the U.S. Under-16 and Under-19 National Team. In 1993, she competed with the U-20 National team in France, when the team won the International Women's Tournament.[4]
In 1995, she was part of the team that took home bronze at the Women's World Cup in Sweden. She returned to the national team player pool in 2001.[4][7][8][9]
In 2012, she was nominated for entry into the National Soccer Hall of Fame.[10]
Coaching career
[edit]On February 15, 2023, Lalor was appointed as an assistant coach for NJ/NY Gotham FC.[11]
References
[edit]- ^ "Blueprint for the Future: Index" (PDF). The Redwood. 90. Santa Clara University. 1994. p. 286 (291 of PDF). Archived (PDF) from the original on March 24, 2019. Retrieved June 4, 2020. Alt URL
- ^ "Jennifer Nielsen". Women's United Soccer Association. Archived from the original on October 24, 2003. Retrieved July 7, 2022.
- ^ Scavuzzo, Diane (November 7, 2013). "SDFA: Jen Lalor-Nielsen Is "The Whole Package"". Soccer Today. Retrieved August 21, 2019.
- ^ a b c d e f "Jennifer Lalor". Soccer Times. Archived from the original on November 8, 2016. Retrieved March 29, 2013.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - ^ "Jennifer 'Lalor' Nielsen". JB Soccer Training. Archived from the original on January 5, 2009. Retrieved March 29, 2013.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - ^ "WUSA 2002 Team Previews". ESPN. Retrieved March 29, 2013.
- ^ a b "Coach Jen 'Lalor' Nielsen". San Diego Football Academy. Archived from the original on May 18, 2015. Retrieved March 29, 2013.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - ^ "WUSA's Lalor returns to spotlight". Sports Illustrated. Archived from the original on May 25, 2001. Retrieved 29 March 2013.
- ^ "U.S. Women's National Team Ties China 1-1 at Dragon Sports Centre; Lalor Scores Lone Goal for USA in Front of 30,000 in Chilly Hangzhou". US Soccer. Archived from the original on 24 July 2012. Retrieved 29 March 2013.
- ^ "Coach Jen Lalor Nominated for US Soccer Hall of Fame". San Diego Football Academy. Archived from the original on 10 July 2012. Retrieved 29 March 2013.
- ^ "Gotham FC Announces Complete Coaching Staff". NJ/NY Gotham FC. February 15, 2023. Retrieved February 16, 2023.
External links
[edit]- "Coach Jen 'Lalor' Nielsen". San Diego Football Academy. Archived from the original on May 18, 2015. Retrieved March 29, 2013.
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- Living people
- 1972 births
- United States women's international soccer players
- Women's association football midfielders
- Santa Clara Broncos women's soccer players
- 1995 FIFA Women's World Cup players
- Hammarby Fotboll (women) players
- Damallsvenskan players
- Women's United Soccer Association players
- San Diego Spirit players
- New York Power players
- Shiroki FC Serena players
- Expatriate women's footballers in Japan
- Expatriate women's footballers in Sweden
- Nadeshiko League players
- American expatriate women's soccer players
- American expatriate sportspeople in Sweden
- American expatriate sportspeople in Japan
- American soccer coaches
- American women's soccer players
- Female association football managers
- NJ/NY Gotham FC non-playing staff
- Bonita Vista High School alumni