Haley Kopmeyer facts for kids
Kopmeyer training with Seattle Reign FC in 2013
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Haley Judith Kopmeyer | ||
| Date of birth | June 28, 1990 | ||
| Place of birth | Troy, Michigan, United States | ||
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | ||
| Playing position | Goalkeeper | ||
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| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 2013–2017 | Seattle Reign FC | 47 | (0) |
| 2014 | → Apollon Limassol (loan) | 2 | (0) |
| 2015–2016 | → Brisbane Roar (loan) | 12 | (0) |
| 2017–2018 | → Canberra United (loan) | 12 | (0) |
| 2018–2019 | Orlando Pride | 13 | (0) |
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Haley Judith Kopmeyer (born June 28, 1990) is an American soccer goalkeeper. She played for several teams, including Orlando Pride in the NWSL. She also played for Seattle Reign, Brisbane Roar, Canberra United, and Apollon Limassol in Cyprus.
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Haley Kopmeyer's Early Life and School Soccer
Haley Kopmeyer was born on June 28, 1990, to Joseph and Patricia Kopmeyer. She grew up in Michigan, where she attended Lahser High School and Seaholm High School.
High School Soccer Achievements
Haley was a talented soccer player from a young age. In 2007, she was named to the all-state first team. This means she was one of the best players in the entire state! She also earned spots on the all-district, all-conference, and all-region first teams. That same year, she was recognized as a Parade All-American and an NSCAA youth All-American. In 2006, she was named to the all-state second team.
College Soccer Career at University of Michigan
Haley went to the University of Michigan from 2008 to 2012. She studied political science and Spanish.
Freshman Year and Injury
During her first year, Haley received an award for her academic achievements. Unfortunately, she had an injury that ended her season early. She used a "medical redshirt," which means she could play another year later because of her injury.
Sophomore Year Success
In her second year, Haley became a key player. She led her conference, the Big Ten, in many goalkeeping stats. She had the most saves (56) and the best save percentage (.862) during conference games. Overall, she had 95 saves. She played in 16 games and started 15 of them. She also set a new school record for rookie goalkeepers with six shutouts (games where the other team doesn't score). She earned another academic award and was named Big Ten Freshman of the Week.
Setting Records and Senior Year Honors
In 2011, Haley set a new record for the most saves in a single season for a Michigan women's soccer player.
By 2012, as a fifth-year senior, Haley started all 24 matches. She made 95 saves and played almost every minute of the season. She had 11 full shutouts. Haley was named the Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year and Big Ten Goalkeeper of the Year. Her team reached the "Sweet Sixteen" in the national tournament. She was also named to the NSCAA All-America Second Team, meaning she was one of the best college players in the country.
Haley Kopmeyer's Professional Playing Career
After college, Haley began her professional soccer journey.
Starting with Seattle Reign FC (2013–2017)
In 2013, Haley was drafted by Seattle Reign FC in the NWSL. She played one game that year. She was later re-signed for the 2014 season to be a backup goalkeeper.
Unbeaten Streak and NWSL Shield
During the 2014 season, the Reign had an amazing 16-game unbeaten streak. They won 13 games and tied 3. The team finished first in the regular season and won the NWSL Shield. This award goes to the team with the best record. They made it to the championship final but lost a close game. Haley played in four games that season and had a great save record.
Becoming a Starter
In 2016, after the main goalkeeper took a break, Haley started the final nine games of the season. She played in 11 games overall. In 2017, she became the team's main starting goalkeeper. She even won the NWSL Player of the Week award for a fantastic 8-save performance in her first game of the season.
Playing in Australia with Canberra United (2017–2018)
In September 2017, Haley joined Canberra United in Australia on a loan. This means she played for them for a short time before returning to her main team.
Joining Orlando Pride (2018–2019)
In January 2018, Haley was traded to the Orlando Pride. She was a backup goalkeeper for this team. She played for Orlando until February 2020.
Post-Playing Career
After she stopped playing professional soccer, Haley Kopmeyer started working for a company called Just Women's Sports.
Honors
Individual Awards
- NWSL Player of the Week: Week 1 (2017)
Team Achievements
Seattle Reign FC
- NWSL Shield (regular season winners): 2014, 2015
- NWSL Championship Runners-up: 2014, 2015
