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A 2024 Portland Thorns-era image shows Sauerbrunn in the later chapter of her club career.
Becky Sauerbrunn
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Professional Soccer Player
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- Full name
- Becky Sauerbrunn
- Years active
- 1985–2024
- Position
- Center back
- Jersey number
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- Nationality
- American
- Hometown
- St. Louis , Missouri, U.S.
- College
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becky's story
Rebecca Elizabeth Sauerbrunn (born June 6, 1985) is an American former professional soccer player who played as a center back. She co-captained the United States national team with Carli Lloyd from 2016 to 2018 and was the captain of the team from 2021 to 2023.
Sauerbrunn played college soccer for the Virginia Cavaliers before starting her professional career with the Washington Freedom in Women's Professional Soccer in 2010. After the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) formed in 2013, Sauerbrunn led FC Kansas City to two of the league's first three championships.
She was named NWSL Defender of the Year three times with Kansas City and once with Utah Royals FC. She won her third championship with Portland Thorns FC, with which she retired in 2024.
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Awards/Honors
Individual Awards
—4x NWSL Defender of the Year
—USWNT Best XI (multiple)
Team & Competition
2015, FIFA Women's World Cup Champion
2020Olympic Bronze Medal
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