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Desiree Scott

Scott with the Kansas City Current in 2024
Personal information
Full name	Desiree Rose Marie Scott
Date of birth	(1987-07-31) 31 July 1987 (age 37)
Place of birth	Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Height	1.60m
Playing position	Midfielder
Youth career
	Maples Cougars
	North West
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps†	(Gls)†
2006	Vancouver Whitecaps FC	5	(0)
2010–2012	Vancouver Whitecaps FC	8	(1)
2013	FC Kansas City	21	(0)
2014–2015	Notts County	20	(0)
2016–2017	FC Kansas City	35	(0)
2018–2020	Utah Royals	38	(0)
2021–2024	Kansas City Current	44	(0)
2025–	Ottawa Rapid FC	0	(0)
National team‡
2003	Canada U16	4	(0)
2005–2006	Canada U19	21	(0)
2010–2024	Canada	187	(0)
Honours Women's soccer Representing  Canada Olympic Games Gold 2020 Team Bronze 2012 Team Bronze 2016 Team Pan American Games Gold 2011 Team
Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 3 November 2024. † Appearances (Goals). ‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 4 June 2024

Desiree Scott (born July 31, 1987) is a Canadian professional soccer player. She plays as a midfielder for Ottawa Rapid FC and the Canadian national team. People sometimes call her "the destroyer" because of how she plays. She has won three Olympic medals for Canada. This includes a gold medal at the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo. She also won bronze medals in 2012 (London) and 2016 (Rio).

About Desiree Scott's Early Life and School

Desiree Scott grew up in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Her father was born in Jamaica, and her mother was also from Winnipeg. As a child, she loved playing many sports. She played soccer, volleyball, track and field, and basketball. Desiree started playing soccer when she was eight years old.

Playing Soccer in University

From 2005 to 2009, Scott played university soccer for the University of Manitoba. She was a star player for the Manitoba Bisons team. In 2009, she was named one of the best university players in Canada. She also won an award for being the best rookie player in 2005.

Desiree Scott's Club Soccer Career

Desiree Scott has played for several professional soccer clubs. She has played in Canada, the United States, and England.

Early Club Days in Canada

Scott played for the Vancouver Whitecaps FC from 2006 to 2012. In 2006, she helped the team win their second W-League title. She played in five games that season. In 2010, she scored one goal and helped her team reach the W-League Championship final.

Playing in the United States

In 2013, Scott joined FC Kansas City in the new National Women's Soccer League (NWSL). This is a top professional league in the United States.

Time Playing in England

Playing for Notts County in 2014

In 2014, Scott moved to England to play for Notts County in the FA WSL. This is England's top women's soccer league. She missed part of the 2015 season to prepare for the World Cup. She returned to play in the 2015 FA Women's Cup Final at Wembley Stadium. Her team lost that game to Chelsea. She played 20 league games for Notts County before leaving in 2016.

Returning to Kansas City

After her time in England, Scott returned to FC Kansas City for the 2016 NWSL season. She continued to be a key player for the team.

Playing for Utah Royals FC

In 2018, Scott moved to another NWSL team, the Utah Royals FC. She played for them until 2020. She chose not to play in some games during the 2020 season.

Joining Kansas City Current

The Utah Royals FC team closed down in December 2020. Desiree Scott's playing rights were then moved to the Kansas City Current. She played for them until the end of the 2024 season. In October 2024, she announced she would retire from the NWSL.

Future Club: Ottawa Rapid FC

In January 2025, Scott signed with a new Canadian team, Ottawa Rapid FC. This team is part of the new Northern Super League.

Desiree Scott's International Career for Canada

Desiree Scott has played for Canada's national soccer teams since she was young. She played for the U-16 and U-19 youth teams.

Playing for the Senior National Team

She joined the main Canadian national team in 2010. She played in her first FIFA Women's World Cup in 2011. She also won a gold medal at the 2011 Pan American Games.

Olympic Success

At the 2012 London Olympics, Scott played a very important role. She was a strong defensive midfielder. In the bronze medal game, she made a crucial save by clearing the ball off the goal line. This helped Canada win the bronze medal. When she returned home to Winnipeg, fans cheered loudly for her at the airport. She said it made her very emotional and proud.

Scott was also part of the Canadian team that won a bronze medal at the 2016 Rio Olympics. Her biggest achievement came at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics (held in 2021). There, she helped Canada win the gold medal! She was an alternate player for the 2024 Summer Olympics.

Helping Others Through Coaching

Desiree Scott also works as a coach. She is an assistant coach at her old university, the University of Manitoba. She has coached high school teams and run soccer camps for kids. She also helps a charity called KidSport Winnipeg. This charity helps remove money problems so kids can play sports. Scott runs an annual soccer camp for girls through KidSport Winnipeg. She has also been an ambassador for the Homeless World Cup since 2014.

Desiree Scott's Awards and Achievements

Desiree Scott has won many awards and honours throughout her career.

• Kansas City Current
  • NWSL x Liga MX Femenil Summer Cup: 2024

• Canada
  • Summer Olympics: Gold medal: 2021; Bronze medal: 2012, 2016
  • Pan American Games: Gold medal: 2011

• Individual
  • Canada West Hall of Fame Inductee: 2019

See also

In Spanish: Desiree Scott para niños

• List of women's footballers with 100 or more caps