Imani Michelle Dorsey was born on March 21,1996 and is an American professional soccer player who plays as a defender for the Utah Royals of the National Women's Soccer League.
18 Facts About Imani Dorsey
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Imani Dorsey was selected by Sky Blue FC with the 5th overall pick in the 2018 NWSL College Draft and named the 2018 Rookie of the Year.
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Imani Dorsey did not play during the 2023 NWSL season, making use of the league's mental health leave policy.
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That same year, Imani Dorsey won the United States Soccer Federation's One Nation.
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Imani Dorsey finished her career ranked fourth all time in career goals at Duke.
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Imani Dorsey scored eight goals, helping the team win the W-League Championship.
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Imani Dorsey was selected by Sky Blue FC with the 5th overall pick in the 2018 NWSL College Draft.
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Imani Dorsey joined the team in May after completing her degree at Duke University and was added to the active roster as a National Team Replacement Player on June 1,2018.
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Imani Dorsey was the second Sky Blue player to win Rookie of the Year, after Raquel Rodriguez won it in 2016.
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Primarily playing in the attack through her college career and rookie year, Imani Dorsey began playing as an outside back during the 2019 season, in part due to interest from the United States women's national team.
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Imani Dorsey did not play in the 2023 season, making use of the league's excused absence policy due to mental health concerns.
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Imani Dorsey was named a free agent following the completion of 2023 season.
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Imani Dorsey signed a contract with the Utah Royals on November 29,2023, becoming the sixth player on the newly re-formed Utah Royals team.
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On March 22,2024, while playing against NC Courage, Imani Dorsey ruptured her Achilles tendon.
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Imani Dorsey trained with the United States youth national teams beginning at the U-15 level.
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Imani Dorsey made her first appearance for the team on November 30,2021, in a friendly against Australia.
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That same year, Imani Dorsey won the United States Soccer Federation's One Nation.
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Imani Dorsey serves as an Athlete Ally ambassador and received a 2021 Athlete Ally Action Award for her advocacy on behalf of the LGBT community, particularly transgender athletes.