Jodi-Ann Robinson facts for kids
2013-07-04; Jodi-Ann Robinson in Chicago Red Stars vs Western New York Flash
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Jodi-Ann Robinson | ||
| Date of birth | 17 April 1989 | ||
| Place of birth | Saint Ann's Bay, Jamaica | ||
| Height | 5 ft 3 in (1.60 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Richmond SC | |||
| –2005 | Semiahmoo Spirit | ||
| 2006 | NTC BC | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2010 | West Florida Argonauts | 21 | (20) |
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2005–2011 | Vancouver Whitecaps | ||
| 2012–2013 | Western New York Flash | 13+ | (1+) |
| 2014 | Kvarnsvedens IK | 7 | (4) |
| 2015 | Røa | 3 | (1) |
| International career | |||
| 2004 | Canada U19 | 8 | (2) |
| 2006–2008 | Canada U20 | 11 | (8) |
| 2005–2013 | Canada | 56 | (7) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Jodi-Ann Robinson, born on April 17, 1989, is a former soccer player. She played as a midfielder, which is a player who helps both in defense and attack.
Jodi-Ann was born in Jamaica. When she was 8 years old, she moved to Canada with her family. She later became a Canadian citizen. Because of this, she chose to play soccer for the Canadian national team.
She proudly represented Canada in two big tournaments: the FIFA Women's World Cup in 2007 and 2011. She also played for Canada in the 2008 Summer Olympics.
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Playing for Teams
Jodi-Ann Robinson played for several soccer clubs during her career. She was known for her skills as a midfielder.
Starting Her Professional Journey
On January 11, 2013, Jodi-Ann joined a team called the Western New York Flash. This was for the very first season of a new league called the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL). Players like Jodi-Ann were chosen to help start this exciting new league.
Awards and Achievements
Jodi-Ann Robinson and her teams achieved some great things during her time playing soccer.
Winning with Western New York Flash
- NWSL Shield: In 2013, her team, the Western New York Flash, won the NWSL Shield. This award goes to the team that finishes first in the league during the regular season.
