Rachel Melhado facts for kids
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Rachel Yvonne Melhado | ||
| Date of birth | 24 September 1992 | ||
| Place of birth | Mississauga, Ontario, Canada | ||
| Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2010–2013 | Louisville Cardinals | 75 | (0) |
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2014–2015 | Herforder SV | 5 | (0) |
| 2015–2017 | FF USV Jena | 28 | (1) |
| International career | |||
| 2012 | Canada U20 | 7 | (0) |
| 2013 | Canada | 1 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Rachel Yvonne Melhado, born on September 24, 1992, is a former professional soccer player from Canada. She played as a defender, helping her teams protect their goal. Rachel is known for her time playing in college in the United States and later professionally in Germany. She also represented her home country, Canada, on the international stage.
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Rachel Melhado's Soccer Journey
Rachel Melhado was born in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. She grew up loving soccer and worked hard to become a skilled player. Her journey in soccer took her from Canada to the United States for college, and then to Germany to play professionally.
College Soccer Career
Rachel played college soccer for the Louisville Cardinals from 2010 to 2013. During her time there, she was a strong defender. She played in 75 games for the team. This experience helped her develop her skills and prepare for a professional career.
Playing Professionally in Germany
After college, Rachel moved to Germany to play professional soccer. This was a big step, as the German league, known as the Frauen-Bundesliga, is one of the top women's soccer leagues in the world.
Herforder SV
From 2014 to 2015, Rachel played for Herforder SV. She played in 5 games for this club. It was her first experience playing professional soccer in Europe.
FF USV Jena
From 2015 to 2017, Rachel joined FF USV Jena. She played in 28 games for this team and even scored one goal. Playing for FF USV Jena gave her more experience in the competitive German league.
Representing Canada
Rachel also had the honor of playing for her home country, Canada.
Canada U20 Team
In 2012, she played for the Canada U20 team. She played in 7 games for the youth national team. This is an important step for young players hoping to play for the senior national team.
Canada Senior National Team
In 2013, Rachel achieved her dream of playing for the Canada senior national team. She played in 1 game for her country. Representing Canada at the highest level was a significant moment in her career.
