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Veronica Latsko
American soccer player (born 1995)
Veronica Anne Latsko (born December 12, 1995) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a forward for Seattle Reign FC of the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL).
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Latsko with the Seattle Reign in 2024 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Veronica Anne Latsko[1] | ||
| Date of birth | (1995-12-12) December 12, 1995 (age 28) | ||
| Place of birth | Venetia, Pennsylvania | ||
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Seattle Reign FC | ||
| Number | 24 | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2014–2017 | Virginia Cavaliers | 93 | (26) |
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2018–2021 | Houston Dash | 51 | (10) |
| 2018–2019 | → Adelaide United (loan) | 12 | (9) |
| 2019–2020 | → Sydney FC (loan) | 10 | (3) |
| 2022– | Seattle Reign | 44 | (7) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of April 27, 2024 | |||
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Latsko made 93 appearances for the Cavaliers during her four-year college career. In 2014 and 2017 she appeared in every game for Virginia. In 2017 she tied the UVA single-game record for points and was and All-ACC first team selection.[1]
Houston Dash, 2018–21
Latsko was selected by the Houston Dash with the 28th pick in the 2018 NWSL College Draft.[2] On March 24 she officially signed with the club and made her debut the following day against the Chicago Red Stars.[3][4]
Latsko scored her first career goal on May 18 against Sky Blue FC, her goal was the game-winning goal in a 3–2 win for Houston.[5] She also scored the game-winning goal on May 24 against the Seattle Reign. It was Houston's first ever win over Seattle.[6]
Loan to Adelaide United, 2018–19
Latsko signed with Adelaide United for the 2018–19 W-League season, alongside Houston Dash teammate Amber Brooks.[7] Latsko finished tied for second in the Golden Boot race with 9 goals, 4 behind Golden Boot winner Sam Kerr.
Loan to Sydney, 2019–20
Latsko returned to Australia for the 2019–20 W-League season, signing on loan with Sydney FC joining Houston Dash teammate Sofia Huerta.[8]
Houston Dash
- NWSL Challenge Cup: 2020
OL Reign
- "VERONICA LATSKO". Retrieved August 18, 2018.
- "NWSL draft results: All the picks from all 4 rounds". January 18, 2018. Retrieved August 18, 2018.
- "Houston Dash vs. Chicago Red Stars". March 25, 2018. Archived from the original on June 30, 2018. Retrieved March 26, 2018.
- "Houston Dash sign four players on eve of NWSL regular season". March 24, 2018. Retrieved August 18, 2018.
- "Veronica Latsko". Retrieved August 18, 2018.
- "Houston Dash earn club's first win over Seattle Reign". May 24, 2018. Archived from the original on August 18, 2018. Retrieved August 18, 2018.
- "Adelaide sign exciting American forward". October 16, 2018. Retrieved October 16, 2018.
- "Sydney poach 'magnificent' NWSL star striker". The Women's Game. October 18, 2019.
- "OL Reign Claim 2022 Women's Cup Title with 2-1 Win over Louisville". King 5. August 20, 2022. Retrieved October 7, 2022.
- Azzi, Alex (October 2, 2022). "OL Reign wins 2022 NWSL Shield, Gotham denies Thorns". NBC Sports. Retrieved October 7, 2022.
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