Gina Lewandowski
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Gina Loren Lewandowski | ||
| Date of birth | April 13, 1985 | ||
| Place of birth | Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, United States | ||
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) | ||
| Playing position | Midfielder / Defender | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | Bayern Munich | ||
| Number | 2 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2003–2006 | Lehigh University | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2006 | Northampton Laurels | 23 | (3) |
| 2007 | Charlotte Lady Eagles | 16 | (2) |
| 2007–2012 | 1. FFC Frankfurt | 83 | (2) |
| 2011 | Western New York Flash | 8 | (0) |
| 2012– | Bayern Munich | 45 | (7) |
| National team‡ | |||
| 2015– | United States | 1 | (0) |
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* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of April 26, 2015. | |||
Gina Loren Lewandowski (born April 13, 1985 in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania) is an American soccer player who plays for Bayern Munich as a defender.
Career
Lewandowski began her career at Lehigh University, where she was named Patriot League Offensive Player of the Year (2004, 2005) and Patriot League Rookie of the Year (2003), she was led all scorers in League 2004 year with eight goals and 16 points.[1] Then played 2006 for Northampton Laurels [2]
She headed try outs for two teams in Germany, heading overseas on May 22, 2007.
'I'll go over and see where it takes me, Lewandowski said. It's just a leap of faith. [3]
The four-time All-Patriot League moved with Alexandra Krieger on July 30, 2007 to 1. FFC Frankfurt.[4]
On May 9, 2012, Lewandowski called up for the United States match against China.[5]
On October 25, 2015, at age 30, Lewandowski earned her first CAP (career appearance) for the United States in an international friendly (Victory Tour) match against Brazil, coming off the bench in the 74th minute to play Left Wing Back.
Honours
- 2003: Patriot League Rookie of the Year
- 2004: Patriot League Offensive Player of the Year
- 2005: Patriot League Offensive Player of the Year
Personal
In Bethlehem, PA she received a degree in biology at Lehigh University
Honors and awards
- 1. FFC Frankfurt
- UEFA Women's Cup (1): 2007–08
- German Cup (2): 2007–08, 2010–11
- Bundesliga (1): 2007–08
- Bayern München
- Bundesliga (2): 2014–15, 2015–16
References
- ↑ "School Info - Patriot League Official Athletic Site". cstv.com.
- ↑ http://www.northamptonlaurelsfc.com/article_view.aspx?content=60
- ↑ "Senior Standouts - Patriot League Official Athletic Site". cstv.com.
- ↑ http://www.1asport.de/sport/fussball/Krieger_und_Lewandowski_wechseln_nach_Frankfurt_sr_52990N.html
- ↑ "Sundhage Names 28 Players to New Jersey Training Camp in Advance of U.S. WNT Match against China on May 27". ussoccer.com. May 9, 2012. Retrieved May 10, 2012.
External links
- Offizielle Homepage des 1.FFC Frankfurt
- Gina Lewandowski at Lehigh
- Gina Lewandowski Official blog on Women's Soccer United
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