Ann-Kristin Aarønes
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Ann Kristin "Anka" Aarønes (born 19 January 1973 in Ålesund
) is a retired Norwegian footballer.
She first played for Spjelkavik IL
, then for Trondheims-Ørn and the Norwegian national team
. Later she played for the WUSA's New York Power
, during the first season.
Aarønes played 111 international matches for Norway between 1990 and 1999, scoring 60 goals. She was the top scorer at the 1995 World Cup, which was won by Norway. Also with the Norway team she won Bronze at the 1996 Olympics. In 1993 she became a European Champion with Norway, having been a runner-up in 1991. Aarønes also played for Norway in the 1997 European Cup and the 1999 World Cup. At club level with Trondheims-Ørn she won six cup competitions and five league championships between 1993 and 2000.
Ålesund
is a town and municipality in Møre og Romsdal county, Norway. It is part of the traditional district of Sunnmøre, and the center of the Ålesund Region. It is a sea port, and is noted for its unique concentration of Art Nouveau architecture....
) is a retired Norwegian footballer.
She first played for Spjelkavik IL
Spjelkavik IL
Spjelkavik IL is a Norwegian sports club from the neighborhood Spjelkavik in Ålesund. It has sections for football, handball and skiing, and was founded on 18 March 1932.Alpine skiers Lene and Nina Løseth represent the club....
, then for Trondheims-Ørn and the Norwegian national team
Norway women's national football team
The Norway women's national football team represents Norway in international women's football. The team, controlled by the Football Association of Norway, are former European, World and Olympic champions and thus one of the most successful national teams...
. Later she played for the WUSA's New York Power
New York Power
The New York Power was a professional soccer team that played in the Women's United Soccer Association. The team played at Mitchel Athletic Complex in Uniondale, New York. The team began play in 2001...
, during the first season.
Aarønes played 111 international matches for Norway between 1990 and 1999, scoring 60 goals. She was the top scorer at the 1995 World Cup, which was won by Norway. Also with the Norway team she won Bronze at the 1996 Olympics. In 1993 she became a European Champion with Norway, having been a runner-up in 1991. Aarønes also played for Norway in the 1997 European Cup and the 1999 World Cup. At club level with Trondheims-Ørn she won six cup competitions and five league championships between 1993 and 2000.