Whitney Engen
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Whitney Elizabeth Engen is an American soccer player. On January 15, she was drafted 4th overall to the Chicago Red Stars
in the 2010 WPS Draft
. She was a member of the University of North Carolina Tar Heels women's soccer team and began her college career playing as a forward before transitioning to central defense.
In February, 2011 she was named to the U.S. Women's National Soccer Team roster for the 2011 Algarve Cup
.
Chicago Red Stars
The Chicago Red Stars are a American professional soccer club that is based in the Chicago suburb of Lisle, Illinois that participates in the Women's Premier Soccer League. From 2009-2010, the Red Stars played their home games at Toyota Park in the Womens Professional Soccer...
in the 2010 WPS Draft
2010 WPS Draft
The 2010 WPS College Draft took place on January 15, 2010. It was the second college draft held by Women's Professional Soccer to assign the WPS rights of college players to the American-based teams.-Format:...
. She was a member of the University of North Carolina Tar Heels women's soccer team and began her college career playing as a forward before transitioning to central defense.
In February, 2011 she was named to the U.S. Women's National Soccer Team roster for the 2011 Algarve Cup
Algarve Cup
The Algarve Cup is a global invitational tournament for national teams in women's football . Held annually in the Algarve region of Portugal since 1994, it is one of the most prestigious women's football events, alongside the Women's World Cup and Women's Olympic Football...
.