Desiree Rose Marie Scott was born on 31 July 1987 and is a Canadian professional soccer player who plays for Ottawa Rapid FC in the Northern Super League and the Canada national team.
27 Facts About Desiree Scott
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Desiree Scott's father was born in Kingston, Jamaica, while her mother was born in Winnipeg.
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Desiree Scott grew up participating in soccer, volleyball, track and field, and basketball.
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Desiree Scott began playing soccer at the age of eight.
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From 2005 to 2009, Scott played Canadian Interuniversity Sport soccer for the University of Manitoba.
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Desiree Scott earned Canada West All-Star honours twice and won the Canada West Rookie of the Year award in 2005.
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Desiree Scott played for the Vancouver Whitecaps FC from 2006 to 2012.
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In 2006, Desiree Scott appeared in five matches for the Caps, contributing to the team winning their second W-League title that season.
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Desiree Scott helped carry the Whitecaps to the W-League Championship where they eventually fell to Buffalo in the final.
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In 2013, as part of the NWSL Player Allocation, Desiree Scott joined FC Kansas City in the new National Women's Soccer League.
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On 27 February 2014, after more than a month of speculation and legal delays, Desiree Scott was officially signed by Notts County of the FA WSL.
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Desiree Scott left the club in February 2016 after making 20 league appearances.
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Desiree Scott opted out of play during the 2020 NWSL Challenge Cup and the NWSL Fall Series.
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On 17 October 2024, Desiree Scott announced that she would retire from the NWSL at the end of the 2024 season.
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Desiree Scott has previously represented Canada on the U-16 and U-19 youth teams.
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Under coach John Herdman, Desiree Scott became a regular pick and won a gold medal at the 2011 Pan American Games.
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At the 2012 London Olympics, Desiree Scott won praise for her performances in the defensive midfield role, drawing comparison to the male player Edgar Davids.
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Desiree Scott had a major contribution for the team in the bronze medal game, clearing a ball off the line in defence of the goal to keep the score even at zero.
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On 25 May 2019 Desiree Scott was named to the roster for the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup.
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Desiree Scott was called up to the Canada squad for the delayed 2020 Summer Olympics.
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Desiree Scott was called up to the Canada squad for the 2022 CONCACAF W Championship, where Canada finished as runners-up.
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Desiree Scott is an assistant coach at her alma mater, University of Manitoba.
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Desiree Scott was an assistant coach for the West Kildonan Collegiate from 2003 until 2005.
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Desiree Scott coached at the South End United Soccer Academy, and ran camps for kids while playing with the Vancouver Whitecaps and the Canadian women's national team.
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Desiree Scott has run soccer clinics and camps, and was presenter and instructor for a number of different high school clubs in Winnipeg.
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Desiree Scott has been an ambassador for the Homeless World Cup since 2014.
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Desiree Scott is an athlete ambassador for KidSport Winnipeg, a charity that aims to remove the financial barriers to playing sport, and runs an annual soccer camp for girls on behalf of KidSport Winnipeg.