41 Facts About Casey Krueger

Casey Marie Krueger is an American professional soccer player who plays as a left back for the Washington Spirit of the National Women's Soccer League and the United States national team.

Casey Krueger was named to two NWSL Best XI and one Second XI during her eight seasons with the Chicago Red Stars.

Casey Krueger made her senior international debut for the United States in 2016.

Casey Krueger has won two Olympic medals with the team, bronze at the Tokyo 2020 and gold at Paris 2024.

Casey Krueger ran track and won three state championships: two in the 800m run and one in the 400m dash.

Casey Krueger was the first girl in Illinois history to win both runs Class AA track in the same year.

Casey Krueger was named Chicago Tribune Toyota Athlete of the Week in May 2007.

Casey Krueger attended Florida State University, where she played for the Florida State Seminoles women's soccer team, earned her bachelor's degree in Criminology with a minor in Sociology, and was a six-time member of the Dean's list.

Casey Krueger was one of two freshman to play in every game of the season.

Casey Krueger played in all four games of the 2008 NCAA College Cup before being eliminated in the quarterfinals by Notre Dame.

Casey Krueger was a starting player in 7 of the 13 games she played.

In 2010, Casey Krueger finished her junior season ranked fourth on the team in assists with three.

Casey Krueger ranked third on the team in goals with five.

Casey Krueger was one of six players on the team to start every game during the regular season and during the NCAA College Cup.

In 2011, Casey Krueger suffered a season-ending injury and red-shirted the season.

Casey Krueger helped set a new NCAA record for the 13th longest streak of shutouts.

Casey Krueger started in all of the team's five games at the 2012 NCAA College Cup and notched two assists.

Casey Krueger earned ACC Academic Honor Roll four times and was named to FSU's President's List twice.

In 2015, Casey Krueger played successfully for Avaldsnes IL of the Norwegian Toppserien league and was honored as one of the Top XI in the Toppserien at the 2015 NISO Awards.

Casey Krueger was the fifth overall pick at the 2013 NWSL College Draft by the Boston Breakers but did not compete due during the 2013 season due to knee injury.

Casey Krueger was acquired by the Chicago Red Stars ahead of the 2014 season.

Casey Krueger suffered another season-ending injury before the 2014 season started.

Casey Krueger was a starting defender in every match of the 2016 season and scored two goals.

Casey Krueger was named to the league's Second XI team for the season.

In 2017, Casey Krueger competed in 22 regular season games for the Red Stars.

Casey Krueger missed the first 10 games of the 2018 NWSL season after sustaining an ankle injury while playing for the national team in the 2018 SheBelieves Cup.

Casey Krueger was nominated for Defender of the Year for a second time in the 2019 season.

Casey Krueger left the Red Stars, signing a three-year deal with the Washington Spirit, in January 2024.

Casey Krueger has represented the United States on the senior national team as well as numerous youth national teams, including: under-16, under-17, under-20 and under-23.

Casey Krueger competed with the United States under-20 team at the 2010 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup in Germany.

Casey Krueger received her first international call up to the senior team on October 6,2016, by head coach Jill Ellis.

Casey Krueger made her senior international debut on October 19,2016, playing all 90 minutes against Switzerland women's national football team.

In 2018, Casey Krueger competed with the national team at the Tournament of Nations, where she played in eight matches, starting two.

Casey Krueger played in two games during the 2018 CONCACAF Women's Championship and served one assist, helping the US qualify for the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup in France.

In May 2019, Casey Krueger was surprisingly not included on the 23-player roster for the World Cup.

In February 2020, Casey Krueger was named to the roster for the 2020 SheBelieves Cup.

On June 23,2021, Casey Krueger was included on the roster for the senior national team at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

Casey Krueger earned a spot on the 2024 USWomen's Soccer National Team competing in the 2024 Olympics in Paris.

In May 2020, Casey Krueger announced her engagement to her long-term boyfriend and emergency medicine physician, Cody Casey Krueger.

In December 2021, Casey Krueger announced she was pregnant with their first child.

Casey Krueger gave birth in July 2022 to a son, named Caleb.