25 Facts About Christie Welsh

Christie Renee Welsh was born on February 27,1981 and is an American former soccer player who played as a forward.

Christie Welsh previously played for the New York Power of Women's United Soccer Association as well as the Los Angeles Sol, Saint Louis Athletica, and Washington Freedom of Women's Professional Soccer.

Christie Welsh is a former member of the United States women's national soccer team.

Christie Welsh was a two-time Parade All-American and a 1999 NSCAA All-American.

Christie Welsh was the 1998 Gatorade Circle of Champions National High School Girls' Soccer Player of the Year.

Christie Welsh led Massapequa to the 1997 New York State Championship.

Christie Welsh played club soccer with the Northport Cow Harbor Piranha where she won two national titles.

Christie Welsh attended Penn State University and ended her collegiate career as one of the most decorated athletes in the school's history.

Christie Welsh was honored with the 2001 Missouri Athletic Club Player of the Year award.

Christie Welsh finished her career amassing four NSCAA All-America honors, three consecutive Soccer America Collegiate MVP's, and three Big Ten Player of the Year honors.

Christie Welsh is still the Big Ten's leading scorer and was part of four Big Ten title teams and two College Cup squads during her time at Penn State.

Christie Welsh ended her collegiate career at Penn State with 82 goals and 52 assists plus 27 game-winning goals which are all Big 10 records.

Christie Welsh was drafted second overall by the New York Power of the now-defunct WUSA professional league.

Christie Welsh scored six goals in 12 games during her rookie season.

In 2009, Christie Welsh was selected with the 5th pick of the second round by the Los Angeles Sol in the WPS General Player Draft.

Christie Welsh appeared in three games for Los Angeles before being traded to the Saint Louis Athletica on May 9,2009.

Christie Welsh finished the 2009 season with three goals in 11 games for St Louis.

Christie Welsh was acquired by the Washington Freedom before the start of the 2010 season.

Christie Welsh took a leave of absence from school and college soccer to establish a residency with the United States Women's National Team in Florida to train.

Christie Welsh scored 11 goals in 15 games for the United States in her first significant season with the full national team.

Christie Welsh scored 10 goals faster than any other player in American soccer history.

In 2004, Christie Welsh was a member of the US Olympic Residency Training Camp.

In 2005, Christie Welsh won the Golden Boot Award as top scorer in the prestigious Algarve Cup tournament with five goals, including the game-winning goal in the championship match against Germany.

Christie Welsh is currently an assistant coach at University of Oregon.

Christie Welsh is head coach and director of the U16 FC Bucks Revolution club team.