16 Facts About Taryn Hemmings

Taryn Elizabeth Hemmings was born on April 26,1986 and is an American former professional soccer defender.

Taryn Hemmings was named Colorado 4A player of the year in 2003.

Taryn Hemmings was named NSCAA adidas High School All-American in 2003.

Taryn Hemmings was named MVP of the championship game both years.

Taryn Hemmings attended the University of Denver and played for the Pioneers from 2004 to 2008.

Taryn Hemmings was named Comeback Player of the Year in 2008.

In 2006 and 2008, Taryn Hemmings was named to the Soccer Buzz All-Central Region First Team and NSCAA adidas All-Central Region Second Team.

Taryn Hemmings ended her career as the Pioneers' second all-time career-scoring leader with 112 points and the leading scorer in NCAA Division 1 competition with 42 goals and 28 assists, tying the program's record for career goals and ranking third in career assists.

In 2010, Taryn Hemmings was selected in the seventh round by the Boston Breakers in the 2010 Women's Professional Soccer Draft.

Taryn Hemmings started four of the 13 games she appeared in during the season, playing a total of 481 minutes.

Taryn Hemmings made a total of 10 appearances with nine starts, and finished second on the team in goals scored with four.

Taryn Hemmings was named Player of the Match twice, including the semi-final-round win over Melbourne Victory.

On November 2,2015, Taryn Hemmings was selected by the new NWSL club Orlando Pride in an expansion draft to play in 2016 season.

However, before the start of the season, Taryn Hemmings decided to retire from professional soccer in March 2016.

Taryn Hemmings is married to former NHL hockey player, Joe Colborne whom she met at the University of Denver where both were NCAA student-athletes.

In 2015, alongside former professional soccer players Courtney Jones Louks, Lindsay Tarpley, Leslie Osborne, and Emily Hines, Taryn Hemmings founded Sweat Cosmetics, a company that produces makeup products for athletes.