Lyndsey Patterson

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| fullname = Lyndsey Raye Patterson{{cite magazine |url=https://digital.lib.utk.edu/collections/islandora/object/utkcomm%3A23216#page/14/mode/2up |title=Undergraduate Degrees, Fall Term 2005: In the College of Communication and Information, with the degree of Bachelor of Science in Communication |magazine=Annual Commencement |publisher=University of Tennessee |page=12 |date=December 17, 2005 |access-date=December 1, 2021}}

| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1982|12|7}}

| birth_place = Puyallup, Washington, United States

| height = {{height|ft=5|in=2}}

| position = Midfielder / Forward

| currentclub = Seattle Sounders Women

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| collegeyears1 = 2001–2004

| college1 = Tennessee Lady Volunteers

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| clubs1 = Seattle Sounders

| years1 = 2006–2007

| caps1 = 22

| goals1 = 7

| clubs2 = Atlanta Silverbacks

| years2 = 2008

| caps2 = 12

| goals2 = 4

| clubs3 = Seattle Sounders

| years3 = 2009

| caps3 = 6

| goals3 = 2

| clubs4 = Los Angeles Sol

| years4 = 2009

| caps4 = 1

| goals4 = 0

| clubs5 = → Ajax America (loan)

| years5 = 2009

| caps5 = 3

| goals5 = 0

| clubs6 = Philadelphia Independence

| years6 = 2010

| caps6 = 14

| goals6 = 1

| clubs7 = Atlanta Beat

| years7 = 2011

| caps7 = 7

| goals7 = 0

| clubs8 = Seattle Sounders Women

| years8 = 2012

| caps8 = 5

| goals8 = 1

| clubs9 = Seattle Reign FC

| years9 = 2013

| caps9 = 3

| goals9 = 0

| clubs10 = Seattle Sounders Women

| years10 = 2014

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Lyndsey Raye Patterson (born December 7, 1982) is an American professional soccer midfielder and forward who plays for the Seattle Sounders Women of the W-League.

Early life

Born and raised in Puyallup, Washington located just five miles east of Tacoma, Patterson attended Puyallup High School.

=University of Tennessee=

Lyndsey played for the University of Tennessee where she started 88 of 91 matches from 2001 to 2004 and was a three-time All-SEC selection. She ranked seventh all-time in scoring (64 points), eighth in goals (20), and sixth in assists (24).{{cite web|title=Sol sign Lyndsey Patterson| date=June 25, 2009 |url=http://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/?id=3849648|publisher=Our Sports Central|access-date=July 23, 2012}}

Playing career

=Club=

==Atlanta Silverbacks==

Patterson helped lead the Atlanta Silverbacks to first-place finishes in 2007 and 2008.{{cite web|title=This is the Los Angeles Sol: Lyndsey Patterson|url=http://bleacherreport.com/articles/230097-this-is-the-los-angeles-sol-lyndsey-patterson|publisher=Bleacher Report|access-date=July 23, 2012}}

==Los Angeles Sol==

In 2009, Patterson signed a developmental contract with the Los Angeles Sol for the inaugural season of the WPS. She played twelve minutes during the 2009 WPS championship game against Sky Blue FC.{{cite web|title=This is the Los Angeles Sol: Lyndsey Patterson|url=http://bleacherreport.com/articles/230097-this-is-the-los-angeles-sol-lyndsey-patterson|publisher=Bleacher Report|access-date=March 1, 2013}}{{cite web|title=Sun Sets on Los Angeles Sol: Report|url=http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/sports/Los-Angeles-Sol-Womens-Professional-Soccer-82989937.html|publisher=NBC Los Angeles|access-date=March 1, 2013}}

==Philadelphia Independence==

Patterson signed with the Philadelphia Independence for the 2010 WPS season. Upon the signing, Independence General Manager Terry Foley said of Patterson, "Lyndsey is a consistent player who can be very dangerous going forward. She made an impact against Sky Blue when she entered the match in the 2009 WPS finals, and we hope that she can be a big contributor for us this coming season."{{cite web|title=Independence Sign Two Talented Free Agents to 2010 Roster|url=http://bleacherreport.com/articles/304861-independence-sign-two-talented-free-agents-to-2010-roster|publisher=Bleacher Report|access-date=March 1, 2013}}{{cite web|title=Lyndsey Patterson Joins Philadelphia|url=http://www.washingtonpremierfc.com/pro/lpatterson/463067.html|publisher=Washington Premier FC|access-date=July 23, 2012}} She made fourteen appearances for the Independence and scored one goal.

==Atlanta Beat==

In 2011, Patterson was traded to the Atlanta Beat. She made seven appearances with the team before leaving mid-season to return to play with the Seattle Sounders Women.{{cite web|title=Lyndsey Patterson player profile|url=http://int.women.soccerway.com/players/lyndsey-patterson/83603/|publisher=Soccer Way|access-date=March 1, 2013}}

==Seattle Sounders Women==

Patterson returned to the Seattle Sounders Women in 2011.{{cite web|title=Sounders Re-Sign Two & Welcome Newcomer|url=http://www.sounderswomen.com/home/609240.html|publisher=Seattle Sounders Women|access-date=July 23, 2012|archive-date=March 4, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304140141/http://www.sounderswomen.com/home/609240.html|url-status=dead}} She played in three games, scored one goal and provided three assists the Sounders during the 2011 season.{{cite web|title=2011 Seattle Sounders Women stats|url=http://www.uslsoccer.com/teams/2011/22380.html#STATS|publisher=USL|access-date=March 1, 2013|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121011072218/http://www.uslsoccer.com/teams/2011/22380.html#STATS|archive-date=October 11, 2012|df=mdy-all}}

During the 2012 season, she made 14 appearances for a total of 877 minutes. She netted five goals and provided three assists.{{cite web|title=2012 Seattle Sounders Women stats |url=http://www.uslsoccer.com/teams/2012/22380.html#STATS |publisher=USL |access-date=March 1, 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120715204110/http://www.uslsoccer.com/teams/2012/22380.html |archive-date=July 15, 2012 }}

==Seattle Reign FC==

On February 28, 2013, Patterson signed with Seattle Reign FC for the inaugural season of the National Women's Soccer League. Of the signing, Reign FC general manager Amy Carnell said, "Lyndsey is the type of player that you'll see on any given day cracking the ball against the wall alone at Starfire Sports Complex. It's that passion, dedication and work ethic that makes her great addition to Reign FC."{{cite web|title=Lyndsey Patterson Joins Seattle Reign FC|url=http://www.sounderatheart.com/seattle-womens-soccer/2013/2/28/4041686/lyndsey-patterson-joins-seattle-reign-fc|publisher=Sounder at Heart|access-date=March 1, 2013|archive-date=July 15, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220715160155/https://www.sounderatheart.com/seattle-womens-soccer/2013/2/28/4041686/lyndsey-patterson-joins-seattle-reign-fc|url-status=dead}}{{cite web|title=Seattle Reign FC sign MF Lyndsey Patterson as their first 'Discovery Player'|url=http://www.nwslnews.com/seattle-reign-fc-sign-mf-lyndsey-patterson-as-their-first-discovery-player/|publisher=NWSL News|access-date=March 5, 2013|archive-date=June 8, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170608091938/http://www.nwslnews.com/seattle-reign-fc-sign-mf-lyndsey-patterson-as-their-first-discovery-player/|url-status=dead}}

On June 19, 2013, Seattle Reign FC released Tiffany Cameron and Lyndsey Patterson shortly after signing with Megan Rapinoe, Stephanie Cox and Kennya Cordner due NWSL rules. Patterson made three appearances for the Reign.

Coaching career

Patterson was an assistant coach for her alma mater, the University of Tennessee.{{cite web|title=Lyndsey Patterson assistant coach profile|url=http://www.utsports.com/sports/w-soccer/mtt/patterson_lyndsey00.htm|publisher=University of Tennessee|access-date=March 1, 2013}}{{Dead link|date=December 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} She is also a coach for Pacific Northwest Soccer Club in Seattle.{{cite web|title=Puyallup midfielder Patterson joins Reign|url=http://blog.thenewstribune.com/soccer/2013/02/28/puyallup-midfielder-patterson-joins-reign/|publisher=News Tribune|access-date=March 5, 2013}}

References

External links

[https://web.archive.org/web/20090805094905/http://www.womensprosoccer.com/la/players/bios/patterson-lyndsey Los Angeles Sol player profile]
[http://www.sounderswomen.com/home/628976.html Seattle Sounders Women player profile] {{Webarchive|url=https://archive.today/20130202145115/http://www.sounderswomen.com/home/628976.html |date=February 2, 2013 }}
[http://www.utsports.com/sports/w-soccer/mtt/patterson_lyndsey00.html Tennessee assistant coach profile] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304053055/http://www.utsports.com/sports/w-soccer/mtt/patterson_lyndsey00.html |date=March 4, 2016 }}

Category:1982 births

Category:Living people

Category:Sportspeople from Puyallup, Washington

Category:Soccer players from Pierce County, Washington

Category:American women's soccer players

Category:21st-century American sportswomen

Category:Tennessee Volunteers women's soccer players

Category:Women's Professional Soccer players

Category:Los Angeles Sol players

Category:Philadelphia Independence players

Category:Seattle Sounders Women players

Category:Atlanta Beat (WPS) players