# Morgan Proffitt
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{{short description|American soccer player}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=February 2019}}
{{Infobox football biography
| name = Morgan Proffitt
| image = Morgan Proffitt 20181104.jpg
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| caption =
| fullname = Morgan Elizabeth Proffitt[{{DFB}}]
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1994|8|22}}
| birth_place = [Columbus, Indiana](/source/Columbus%2C_Indiana), United States
| height = 5 ft 10 in
| position = [Midfielder](/source/Midfielder)
| currentclub =
| clubnumber =
| youthyears1 =
| youthclubs1 = [Columbus North High School](/source/Columbus_North_High_School)
| youthyears2 =
| youthclubs2 = Carmel United Soccer Club
| youthyears3 =
| youthclubs3 =
| collegeyears1 = 2013–2016
| college1 = [Marquette Golden Eagles](/source/Marquette_Golden_Eagles_women's_soccer)
| collegecaps1 = 85
| collegegoals1 = 10
| years1 = 2017
| clubs1 = [Chicago Red Stars](/source/Chicago_Red_Stars)
| caps1 = 7
| goals1 = 0
| years2 = 2017–2018
| clubs2 = [Washington Spirit](/source/Washington_Spirit)
| caps2 = 7
| goals2 = 0
| clubs3 = [Slavia Praha](/source/SK_Slavia_Praha_(women))
| years3 = 2018
| caps3 = 10
| goals3 = 5
| clubs4 = [Reign FC](/source/Reign_FC)
| years4 = 2019
| caps4 = 6
| goals4 = 0
| nationalyears1 = 2012
| nationalteam1 = United States U18
| nationalcaps1 =
| nationalgoals1 =
| nationalyears2 = 2016–2017
| nationalteam2 = [United States U23](/source/United_States_women's_national_under-23_soccer_team)
| nationalcaps2 =
| nationalgoals2 =
| club-update = 23:35, 6 February 2020 (UTC)
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}}
'''Morgan Elizabeth Proffitt''' (born August 22, 1994) is a former American [soccer](/source/Association_football) [player](/source/Football_player) who lastly played for [Reign FC](/source/Reign_FC) in the [NWSL](/source/National_Women's_Soccer_League). She previously played for [SK Slavia Praha](/source/SK_Slavia_Praha_(women)) in the [Czech First Division](/source/Czech_First_Division_(women)) and the [Washington Spirit](/source/Washington_Spirit) and [Chicago Red Stars](/source/Chicago_Red_Stars) in the [NWSL](/source/National_Women's_Soccer_League). She now works for Lexington Sporting Club, a new USL One team. She handles the social media and marketing and coaches.
==Early years==
Proffitt had a standout career at high school. Playing for [Columbus North High School](/source/Columbus_North_High_School) she reached several accomplishments and earned several honors. Her team won three consecutive sectional and regional titles and three consecutive semi-state appearances, reaching the state finals in 2010. Proffitt was nominated three times first team all-state and all-district and conference player. She was also nominated [Gatorade Player of the Year](/source/Gatorade_Player_of_the_Year_awards) in 2011 and 2012. While at Columbus North HS, she scored 31 goals and notched 26 assists.[{{cite web|title=7 – MORGAN PROFFITT|url=http://www.gomarquette.com/sports/w-soccer/mtt/morgan_proffitt_850434.html|website=Go Marquette|accessdate=May 5, 2017|archive-date=March 5, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180305173458/http://www.gomarquette.com/sports/w-soccer/mtt/morgan_proffitt_850434.html|url-status=dead}}]
==College career==
Proffitt played 85 (starting 83) matches and scored 10 goals for [Marquette Golden Eagles](/source/Marquette_Golden_Eagles). She earned several honours, including nominations for the BIG EAST All-Academic Team three season in a row (2013–14, 2014–15, 2015–16), MAC Hermann Trophy Watch List in 2016. In the same year, Proffitt was elected BIG EAST Conference Player of the Year. She was also nominated for the TopDrawerSoccer Team of the Week (11/1/16) and All-BIG EAST First Team in 2015 and 2016, among others honours.[{{cite web|title=An Inside Look: Morgan Proffitt|url=http://chicagoredstars.com/insidelookxproffitt/|website=Chicago Red Stars|accessdate=May 5, 2017|archive-date=January 16, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210116064001/https://chicagoredstars.com/insidelookxproffitt/|url-status=dead}}][{{cite web|title=Morgan Proffitt Drafted by Chicago Red Stars|url=http://www.indianafirejuniors.com/news_article/show/744543?referrer_id=1602958|website=Indiana Fire Juniors|accessdate=May 5, 2017|archive-date=October 24, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171024043122/http://www.indianafirejuniors.com/news_article/show/744543?referrer_id=1602958|url-status=live}}] On April 22, 2017, Proffitt made her debut in the [NWSL](/source/2017_National_Women's_Soccer_League_season), replacing [Sofia Huerta](/source/Sofia_Huerta) in 87th minute of the match against [FC Kansas City](/source/FC_Kansas_City).[{{cite web|title=CHICAGO RED STARS VS KANSAS CITY 1–0|url=http://www.scoresway.com/?sport=soccer&page=match&id=2420217|website=Scorersway|accessdate=May 5, 2017}}]
===Washington Spirit, 2017–2018===
In August 2017, [Chicago Red Stars](/source/Chicago_Red_Stars) waived Proffitt to make space on the roster for [Kristie Mewis](/source/Kristie_Mewis) and she was subsequently picked up by [Washington Spirit](/source/Washington_Spirit).[{{cite news|url=https://usa.vavel.com/soccer/nwsl/820918-morgan-proffitt-joins-washington-spirit.html|title=Morgan Proffitt joins Washington Spirit|first=Hannah|last=Roberts|newspaper=[Vavel](/source/Vavel)|date=August 25, 2017|access-date=October 23, 2017|archive-date=October 24, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171024095657/https://usa.vavel.com/soccer/nwsl/820918-morgan-proffitt-joins-washington-spirit.html|url-status=live}}]
On June 19, 2018, the [Washington Spirit](/source/Washington_Spirit) announced they had released Proffitt, allowing her to pursue an opportunity in Europe.[{{cite web|url=https://www.blackandredunited.com/washington-spirit-womens-soccer/2018/6/19/17479292/washington-spirit-waive-morgan-proffitt-nwsl|title=Washington Spirit waive Morgan Proffitt|accessdate=June 20, 2018|date=June 19, 2018|archive-date=June 21, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180621020127/https://www.blackandredunited.com/washington-spirit-womens-soccer/2018/6/19/17479292/washington-spirit-waive-morgan-proffitt-nwsl|url-status=live}}]
===SK Slavia Praha, 2018===
On June 26, 2018, it was announced that Proffitt was joining [SK Slavia Praha](/source/SK_Slavia_Praha_(women)) in the [Czech First Division](/source/Czech_First_Division_(women)).[{{cite web|url=http://www.therepublic.com/2018/06/27/czeching_it_out__former_north_standout_to_continue_pro_soccer_career_overseas/|title=Czech-ing It Out-Former North standout to continue pro soccer career overseas|accessdate=July 9, 2018|date=June 26, 2018|archive-date=July 9, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180709185857/http://www.therepublic.com/2018/06/27/czeching_it_out__former_north_standout_to_continue_pro_soccer_career_overseas/|url-status=live}}]
===Reign FC, 2019===
Proffitt signed with [Reign FC](/source/Reign_FC) for the [2019 NWSL season](/source/2019_National_Women's_Soccer_League_season).[{{cite web|url=https://www.reignfc.com/news/2019/2/27/reign-fc-sign-midfielder-morgan-proffitt|title=REIGN FC SIGN MIDFIELDER MORGAN PROFFITT|accessdate=March 24, 2019|date=February 27, 2019|archive-date=March 22, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190322211515/https://www.reignfc.com/news/2019/2/27/reign-fc-sign-midfielder-morgan-proffitt|url-status=live}}]
==International career==
In 2012, Proffitt was called for the United States U18 team, however four days before the camp starts she tore her anterior cruciate ligament.
In May 2016, Proffitt was included in the 20-players roster that travelled to England to play in the Nordic Tournament.[{{cite web|title=U-23 WNT WILL TRAVEL TO ENGLAND FOR WOMEN'S NORDIC TOURNAMENT FEATURING ENGLAND, NORWAY AND SWEDEN|url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2016/05/25/18/34/160525-u23wnt-will-travel-to-england-for-womens-nordic-tournament|website=USSoccer.com|accessdate=May 5, 2017|archive-date=July 3, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220703171657/https://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2016/05/25/18/34/160525-u23wnt-will-travel-to-england-for-womens-nordic-tournament|url-status=live}}][{{cite web|last1=F. Gardner|first1=Charles|title=Marquette's Morgan Proffitt eager to make most of second chance|url=http://archive.jsonline.com/sports/goldeneagles/marquettes-morgan-proffitt-eager-to-make-most-of-second-chance-b99733339z1-381178061.html|website=Journal Sentinel|accessdate=May 5, 2017|archive-date=January 13, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180113093128/http://archive.jsonline.com/sports/goldeneagles/marquettes-morgan-proffitt-eager-to-make-most-of-second-chance-b99733339z1-381178061.html|url-status=live}}]
In January 2017, Proffitt was called for a [United States U23](/source/United_States_women's_national_under-23_soccer_team) camp training that took place at the U.S. Soccer National Training Center in [Carson, California](/source/Carson%2C_California). The camp involved several prominent young players and many training sessions were observed by [Jill Ellis](/source/Jill_Ellis) and her staff.[{{cite web|title=U-23 WNT OPENS 2017 WITH 30-PLAYER TRAINING CAMP AT U.S. SOCCER NTC|url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2017/01/04/21/40/20170104-u23wnt-training-camp-january-roster-release|website=USSoccer.com|accessdate=May 5, 2017|archive-date=August 14, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220814184237/https://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2017/01/04/21/40/20170104-u23wnt-training-camp-january-roster-release|url-status=live}}]
==References==
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==External links==
* [https://www.ussoccer.com/players/2016/04/22/16/03/morgan-proffitt#tab-1 Player's Profile at USSF]{{dead link|date=March 2024}}
* {{NWSL player|morgan-proffitt}}
* [http://www.gomarquette.com/sports/w-soccer/mtt/morgan_proffitt_850434.html Player's Profile at Marquette University] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180305173458/http://www.gomarquette.com/sports/w-soccer/mtt/morgan_proffitt_850434.html |date=March 5, 2018 }}
* [http://www.scoresway.com/?sport=soccer&page=player&id=479347 Player's Profile at Scoresway]{{dead link|date=March 2024}}
* {{Soccerway|morgan-proffitt/479347}}
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Category:1994 births
Category:Living people
Category:American women's soccer players
Category:Chicago Red Stars players
Category:Washington Spirit players
Category:National Women's Soccer League players
Category:Sportspeople from Columbus, Indiana
Category:Soccer players from Indiana
Category:Marquette Golden Eagles women's soccer players
Category:Chicago Red Stars draft picks
Category:Women's association football midfielders
Category:Expatriate women's footballers in the Czech Republic
Category:American expatriate sportspeople in the Czech Republic
Category:Seattle Reign FC players
Category:SK Slavia Prague (women) players
Category:Czech Women's First League players
Category:21st-century American sportswomen
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