31 Facts About Michelle Betos

Michelle Betos is perhaps best known for being the first NWSL goalkeeper to score a goal in league play.

Michelle Betos signed with Seattle Reign FC ahead of the NWSL's first season, starting in seven league matches while Hope Solo recovered from a wrist injury.

Michelle Betos was selected by Racing Louisville in the 2020 NWSL Expansion Draft and went on to captain the team during their inaugural season, starting in 20 league games.

Michelle Betos signed for Gotham FC in January 2022 and went on to win the 2023 NWSL Championship with the team.

Michelle Betos attended St Francis Preparatory School in the New York City borough of Queens.

Michelle Betos was a two-year captain on the soccer team and was named 2005 Most Valuable Player.

Michelle Betos played for the Albertson Fury '87 from 2004 to 2006, during which time she was coached by Paul Riley, and was a member of the Region I Olympic Development Program team in 2006.

Michelle Betos finished her college career with a total of 316 saves, ranking third all-time at Georgia and second in shutouts and wins.

Michelle Betos recorded seven shutouts and a 1.19 GAA, finishing the season with 117 saves.

Michelle Betos was named SEC All-Tournament Team and SEC Defensive Player of the Week on October 21,2008.

Michelle Betos was named the team's Defensive Most Valuable Player.

Michelle Betos was named to the SEC All-Freshman Team the same year.

Michelle Betos played for the Atlanta Silverbacks of the W-League during the 2009 season.

Michelle Betos was named W-League Goalkeeper of the Year after leading the Atlanta Silverbacks to the regular season Southeast Division title.

Michelle Betos ranked second in the league for her 0.188 goals-against average, nine wins and nine shutouts.

Michelle Betos signed with the New York Fury in the Women's Premier Soccer League Elite for the 2012 season, where she was reunited with former youth coach Paul Riley.

Michelle Betos recorded five appearances for the team for a total of 450 minutes.

Michelle Betos was selected by the Seattle Reign FC during the 2013 NWSL Supplemental Draft as their fifth pick and 34th pick overall.

Michelle Betos made 34 saves and registered a 2.0 goals against average.

On June 19,2015, Michelle Betos scored the equalizing goal for 10-man Portland in the 95th minute against FC Kansas City.

Michelle Betos was named NWSL Player of the Week.

Michelle Betos was part of the 2016 Thorns team that won the NWSL Shield, making 14 appearances with Adrianna Franch starting in the other six games.

Michelle Betos was one of three finalists for Goalkeeper of the Year in 2016.

Michelle Betos signed with Norwegian Toppserien side Valerenga Fotball in 2017 in search of more starts, playing in all but three matches.

On January 30,2018, Seattle Reign FC announced that Michelle Betos would be returning to the club for the 2018 NWSL season.

On November 12,2020, Michelle Betos was selected by Racing Louisville FC in the 2020 NWSL Expansion Draft.

Michelle Betos captained the team during their first season in the NWSL, starting in 20 games and logging 95 saves, second in the league, and four clean sheets.

Michelle Betos competed with Ashlyn Harris for a starting spot during her first season at the club, with Michelle Betos playing in 14 games and Harris in eight.

Michelle Betos was nominated as Gotham FC's candidate for the 2023 Ally Award, presented to the teammate who "embodies the spirit of the consummate teammate, inspiring rookies and veterans alike" on behalf of the NWSL Players Association.

On January 22,2025, Michelle Betos announced her retirement from professional soccer.

Michelle Betos temporarily unretired on April 12,2025, filling in as an injury replacement player for backup goalkeepers Shelby Hogan and Ryan Campbell.