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Emma Jaskaniec
American soccer player (born 2001) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Emma Katherine Jaskaniec (born May 17, 2001) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a midfielder or forward for Spokane Zephyr FC of the USL Super League. She played college soccer for the Wisconsin Badgers.
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Early life
Jaskaniec grew up in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, where she attended Menomonee Falls High School.[3][4] She began playing soccer at age five,[5] eventually joining local club team FC Milwaukee (now FC Wisconsin) in the Elite Clubs National League.[6][7] Jaskaniec was invited to ECNL national training camps in two separate years.[3][8] She was also invited to train with Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester City in 2018 as part of the clubs' Integrated Training Camp.[9] In 2018, Jaskaniec was named the ECNL U17 Midwest Conference Player of the Year.[3][10]
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College career
At age 14, Jaskaniec committed to the University of Wisconsin–Madison.[11] She graduated a year early and started playing with the Wisconsin Badgers in 2019.[6] In her first year with the Bulldogs, she played in all but one of the team's games on their way to a Big Ten regular-season title.[3][11] She scored her first college goal on September 29, 2019, in a 3–0 win over Penn State.[12] Jaskaniec started all of Wisconsin's games in her sophomore and junior year.[3] She was on track to continuing the streak in 2022 before picking up a season-ending injury during a match on October 13.[13][14]
Despite being sidelined for the remainder of her senior year, Jaskaniec was named the Big Ten Midfielder of the Year[15] and included in the All-American Second Team.[16][17] In 2023, she returned to the field for her final college season as a redshirt senior. After leading the team in points and scoring 9 goals in the final 10 games of the season, Jaskaniec was named to the All-Big Ten and All-Region first teams.[3] She left Wisconsin with 91 appearances and 37 goals recorded.[3]
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Club career
Jaskaniec was selected in the 2024 NWSL Draft by the Utah Royals.[18] She was picked in the second round and 26th overall after a hectic draft night.[19] Although Jaskaniec was included in the Royals' 2024 preseason roster, the club ultimately did not sign her ahead of their return season to the NWSL.[20]
Spokane Zephyr FC
On May 23, 2024, Jaskaniec signed her first professional contract with USL Super League club Spokane Zephyr FC.[21] She scored her first goal with Spokane on October 13, 2024, in a 3–2 defeat at the hands of Lexington SC.[22]
Personal life
Jaskaniec has spoken openly about her struggles with mental health and anxiety.[23] She has cited meditation as a key activity that has improved her mental health and playing performance.[24][25]
Career statistics
Club
- As of December 29, 2024
- Includes USL Super League Playoffs
References
External links
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