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Meagan McCray

Meagan Kelly McCray (born June 17, 1987) is a retired American former soccer goalkeeper.

Meagan McCray
Personal information
Full name Meagan Kelly McCray[1]
Date of birth (1987-06-17) June 17, 1987 (age 38)
Place of birth Greenbrae, California, U.S.
Height 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Position Goalkeeper
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2005–2008 Santa Clara Broncos 44
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2006–2007 Sonoma County Sol
2009 FC Gold Pride 0 (0)
2010 Washington Freedom 1 (0)
2011 Valur
International career
United States U-16
2003 United States U-17
2004 United States U-19
2010 United States U-23
* Club domestic league appearances and goals

Early life and education

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McCray was born in Greenbrae, California and grew up in Novato, California. She attended San Marin High School.[2][3] She later attended Santa Clara University and played for the Broncos women's soccer team for four years.[2] Santa Clara qualified for three NCAA tournaments during her college career (2005-2007), including an NCAA quarterfinal appearance in 2005.[4] McCray was an All-WCC honorable mention in her sophomore and senior seasons.[5][6] McCray was selected as Santa Clara's Player of the Year, Defense MVP, and most inspirational player in her 2008 senior season.[4]

Club career

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While enrolled at Santa Clara University, McCray appeared for Women's Premier Soccer League team Sonoma County Sol. She was on the club roster in 2006 and appeared in two league matches in 2007.[7][8]

McCray signed as a free agent with FC Gold Pride of Women's Professional Soccer in 2009.[9] She didn't make an appearance for the club, spending the majority of the season out injured with a separated shoulder.[10][11]

After being released by FC Gold Pride, McCray joined Washington Freedom for the 2010 season following an invitation to try out for the club from then coach Jim Gabarra. McCray would serve as a developmental player, a reserve that could be activated if a member of the 18 active player roster is injured on a given match day. She was the Freedom's third string goalie behind two players with international experience. Washington's starter Erin McLeod was Canada national team starting goalkeeper, and the back up goalkeeper was United States national team legend Briana Scurry.[11] McCray would go on to appear in a single WPS match, acting as a halftime substitute for Scurry in what would end up being the final match of Scurry's career due to a severe concussion.[12][13][14] Following the WPS season, McCray was invited to play in Brandi Chastain's retirement match, which included her making a save on former US national team player Mia Hamm.[15][16]

McCray moved to Iceland in 2011 to play for Úrvalsdeild team Valur.[16][17] McCray started for Valur in their 2011–12 UEFA Women's Champions League tournament home and away ties against Glasgow City. Valur would be eliminated 4–1 on aggregate.[18][19]

International career

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McCray represented the United States as multiple youth national team levels, from the U-16 to U-23. She served as an alternate for the US at the 2004 FIFA U-19 Women's World Championship.[6][20]

References

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  1. ↑ "2009 FC Gold Pride Media Guide" (PDF). FC Gold Pride. 2009. p. 41. Archived (PDF) from the original on November 15, 2021. Retrieved July 6, 2022.
  2. 1 2 "Meagan McCray Santa Clara Broncos biography". santaclarabroncos.com. Retrieved December 21, 2015.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  3. ↑ "Meagan McCray - 2008 - Women's Soccer". Santa Clara University. Retrieved 2026-04-25.
  4. 1 2 "2025 WSOC History and Records (PDF)" (PDF). Santa Clara University. Retrieved 2026-04-25.
  5. ↑ "WCC Announces 2008 Women's Soccer All-Conference Teams". wccsports.com. 2008-11-12. Retrieved 2026-04-25.
  6. 1 2 "Meagan McCray - 2008 - Women's Soccer". Santa Clara University. Retrieved 2026-04-25.
  7. ↑ "Sonoma County Sol 2006 Roster". Archived from the original on October 5, 2006. Retrieved 2015-12-21.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  8. ↑ "Sonoma County Sol 2007 Roster". Archived from the original on December 11, 2007. Retrieved 2015-12-21.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  9. ↑ "FC Gold Pride Finalizes Opening Day Roster". womensprosoccer.com/bayarea. March 25, 2009. Archived from the original on April 22, 2009. Retrieved December 21, 2015.
  10. ↑ "FC Gold Pride Stats". womensprosoccer.com/bayarea. Archived from the original on November 14, 2009. Retrieved December 21, 2015.
  11. 1 2 "Women's pro soccer: Hard-working McCray looking for opportunity with Washington Freedom". Marin Independent Journal. 2010-06-01. Retrieved 2026-04-25.
  12. ↑ "2010 Washington Freedom Stats". womensprosoccer.com. Archived from the original on November 23, 2010. Retrieved December 21, 2015.
  13. ↑ "Philadelphia Independence vs. Washington Freedom Match Report – Sunday April 25, 2010". FBref.com. Retrieved 2026-04-25.
  14. ↑ Staff, C. N. S. (2014-05-09). "Olympic Champion Devotes Herself to Concussion Awareness". CNS Maryland. Retrieved 2026-04-25.
  15. ↑ "Brandi Chastain hosts celebrity soccer game for retirement bash". Santa Cruz Sentinel. 2010-09-29. Retrieved 2026-04-25.
  16. 1 2 Allen, Dave (February 12, 2011). "Women's pro soccer: Former San Marin standout McCray signs with top team in Iceland". Marin Independent Journal. San Rafael, California. Retrieved December 21, 2015.
  17. ↑ Valur Reykjavik player profile Archived 2012-03-20 at the Wayback Machine
  18. ↑ "Valur a soft touch but City face harder test as holders await". The Herald. 2011-10-07. Retrieved 2026-04-25.
  19. ↑ "Laufey jafnaði fyrir Val í Glasgow". www.mbl.is (in Icelandic). Retrieved 2026-04-25.
  20. ↑ "Three Deacs Called into U.S. U-23 Women's National Team Camp". Wake Forest University Athletics. Retrieved 2026-04-25.
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