Gaby Vincent facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Gabrielle Marie Vincent | ||
| Date of birth | December 7, 1997 | ||
| Place of birth | Columbia, Maryland, United States | ||
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2015–2018 | Louisville Cardinals | 54 | (6) |
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2019–2020 | Utah Royals | 11 | (0) |
| 2021 | Kansas City | 16 | (0) |
| 2022 | Washington Spirit | 1 | (0) |
| International career | |||
| 2019 | United States U23 | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of June 30, 2023 | |||
Gabrielle Marie Vincent, born on December 7, 1997, is a former American soccer player. She played as a defender, which is a player who helps protect their team's goal. Her last team was the Washington Spirit. After her soccer career, Gaby started working to help connect the Mayor's office in Washington, D.C., with the LGBTQ community. She also played college soccer at the University of Louisville.
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Gaby's Early Life and School
Gaby Vincent grew up in Columbia, Maryland. She went to Oakland Mills High School for her first two years. Then, she moved to McDonogh School for her junior and senior years. She also played soccer for a team called Maryland United FC.
Playing for the Louisville Cardinals
From 2015 to 2018, Gaby attended the University of Louisville. She played for the Cardinals women's soccer team. She started in all 54 games she played. During her time there, she scored 6 goals and made 3 assists. While in college, Gaby studied mechanical engineering.
Gaby's Professional Soccer Career
After college, Gaby was not chosen in the 2019 NWSL College Draft. However, several teams invited her to try out. One of these teams was the Utah Royals. After her tryout, the Royals' coach, Laura Harvey, asked Gaby to stay with the team for their preseason training.
Joining the Utah Royals
In April 2019, the Utah Royals signed Gaby Vincent to their team. She played her first game on May 19, 2019. This game was a 1–1 tie against the North Carolina Courage. Gaby started seven games for the Royals. This happened when many of their international players were away for the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup. On July 26, 2019, the Utah Royals signed Gaby to a full contract.
Moving to Kansas City and Washington Spirit
After the 2020 season, the Utah Royals team was no longer active. Gaby's player rights were then moved to a new team, Kansas City. She played 16 games for Kansas City, starting in 11 of them.
After the 2021 season, on December 20, 2021, Kansas City traded Gaby. She went to the Washington Spirit in exchange for money and a draft pick.
Injury and Leaving the Spirit
During the 2022 season, Gaby had a calf injury. The Washington Spirit placed her on their disabled list on May 1, 2022. She played one league game and two cup games for the club. On November 15, 2022, the Spirit announced that Gaby's contract had ended. She was then released from the team.
After Soccer: A New Role
As of May 2023, Gaby Vincent took on a new role. She became a community outreach specialist for the Mayor of the District of Columbia's Office of LGBTQ Affairs. In this job, she helps connect the Mayor's office with the LGBTQ community. For example, she helped organize the Washington Spirit's 2023 LGBT pride night.
In 2024, Gaby also started working as a color commentator for the Washington Spirit. She talks about the games on WSBN radio, which is an ESPN radio station in Washington, D.C.
