Meggie Dougherty Howard

Raised in Largo, Florida, Dougherty Howard attended St. Petersburg Catholic High School where she played soccer as a freshman and senior. As a senior, she captained the team to the Florida High School Athletic Association Class 2A regional final and was named to the All-Pinellas County first team by the Tampa Bay Times.

As a youth, Dougherty Howard initially played for a boys teams at Strictly Soccer won the Disney Showcase and President’s Day titles in 2010. She played club soccer with Tampa Bay United Premier Girls 94 team, which won the 2011 and 2012 Disney Qualifier.{{cite web |title=Meggie Dougherty Howard – Florida Gators |url=https://floridagators.com/sports/womens-soccer/roster/meggie-dougherty-howard/9736 |website=Florida Gators |access-date=December 24, 2020 |archive-date=July 14, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220714021712/https://floridagators.com/sports/womens-soccer/roster/meggie-dougherty-howard/9736 |url-status=live}} In 2011, she attended the U.S. under-15 national team camp.

Dougherty Howard was a four-year starter for the Florida Gators at the University of Florida from 2013 to 2016 while also earning a degree in management. She totaled 89 career starts in 94 appearances and scored 14 goals, playing mostly as a holding midfielder. In 2016, Dougherty Howard saw a career high in minutes, goals and assists as a senior and was recognized with All-SEC first team and All-American third team selections, and was named SEC Tournament MVP after registering an assist in each tournament match including on the match-winning golden goal in the final.{{cite web |title=SEC Soccer Tournament Champs! Gators Win 2–1 OT Over Arkansas |url=https://floridagators.com/news/2016/11/6/sec-soccer-tournament-champs-gators-win-2-1-ot-over-arkansas.aspx |website=Florida Gators |date=November 6, 2016 |access-date=December 24, 2020 |archive-date=August 24, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190824215919/https://floridagators.com/news/2016/11/6/sec-soccer-tournament-champs-gators-win-2-1-ot-over-arkansas.aspx |url-status=live}}

In 2015 and 2016, while still in college, Dougherty Howard played for Washington Spirit Reserves in the W-League and in the Women's Premier Soccer League. Her team won the W-League title in 2015 and the Women's Premier Soccer League East Conference in 2016. In 2015, she was named to the W-League All-League Team.{{cite web |last1=Scavuzzo |first1=Diane |title=W-LEAGUE 2015 All-League team |url=http://goalnation.com/w-league-2015-all-league-team/ |website=Goal Nation |accessdate=May 6, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180723065514/http://goalnation.com/w-league-2015-all-league-team/ |archive-date=July 23, 2018 |url-status=dead}}

In 2017, Dougherty Howard was selected in the third round (29th overall) of the 2017 NWSL College Draft by Washington Spirit.{{cite web |title=Meggie Dougherty Howard |url=http://washingtonspirit.com/persons/meggie-dougherty-howard/ |website=Washington Spirit |accessdate=May 6, 2017 |archive-date=July 28, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170728203928/http://washingtonspirit.com/persons/meggie-dougherty-howard/ |url-status=live}} She was signed to the team on March 12{{cite web |title=Washington Spirit sign draft picks Meggie Dougherty Howard and Lindsay Agnew |url=https://www.vavel.com/en-us/soccer/2017/03/12/nwsl/765220-washington-spirit-sign-meggie-dougherty-howard-and-lindsay-agnew.html |website=VAVEL |language=en-us |date=September 24, 2018 |access-date=December 24, 2020 |archive-date=June 15, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210615123619/https://www.vavel.com/en-us/soccer/2017/03/12/nwsl/765220-washington-spirit-sign-meggie-dougherty-howard-and-lindsay-agnew.html |url-status=live}} and made her professional debut on April 22 as a 67th minute substitute for Kristie Mewis in a 1–1 draw with Orlando Pride.{{cite web |title=Orlando Pride vs. Washington Spirit April 22, 2017 |url=https://www.nwslsoccer.com/game/orlando-pride-vs-washington-spirit-2017-04-22 |website=www.nwslsoccer.com |access-date=December 24, 2020 |archive-date=August 10, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200810214648/https://www.nwslsoccer.com/game/orlando-pride-vs-washington-spirit-2017-04-22 |url-status=live}} She scored her first goal as a rookie on August 4, 2017, in a 4–1 victory over Sky Blue FC.{{cite web |title=Washington Spirit scores four unanswered goals in road win at Sky Blue FC |url=https://washingtonspirit.com/2017/08/04/washington-spirit-scores-four-unanswered-goals-in-road-win-at-sky-blue-fc/ |website=Washington Spirit |date=August 5, 2017 |access-date=December 24, 2020 |archive-date=November 12, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201112034142/https://washingtonspirit.com/2017/08/04/washington-spirit-scores-four-unanswered-goals-in-road-win-at-sky-blue-fc/ |url-status=live}} Following the 2017 season, she was one of three finalists for NWSL Rookie of the Year.{{cite news|url=https://equalizersoccer.com/2017/10/17/ashley-hatch-named-2017-nwsl-rookie-of-the-year/|title=Ashley Hatch named 2017 NWSL Rookie of the Year|date=2017-10-17|website=The Equalizer|access-date=2024-06-27}}

On December 24, 2020, Dougherty Howard was traded along with two first-round picks and $140,000 in allocation money to Orlando Pride in exchange for Emily Sonnett.{{cite web |title=Orlando Pride Acquires Pair of First Round Draft Picks, Allocation Money and Meggie Dougherty Howard |url=https://www.orlandocitysc.com/post/2020/12/23/orlando-pride-acquires-pair-first-round-draft-picks-allocation-money-and-meggie |website=www.orlandocitysc.com |access-date=December 24, 2020 |archive-date=December 24, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201224221720/https://www.orlandocitysc.com/post/2020/12/23/orlando-pride-acquires-pair-first-round-draft-picks-allocation-money-and-meggie |url-status=live}} She made her debut for the club on April 10, 2021, starting and assisting both goals in a 2–2 draw with Racing Louisville in the 2021 NWSL Challenge Cup opening round.{{cite web |last1=Carnevale |first1=Scott |title=Orlando Pride Draw Racing Louisville 2–2 in Challenge Cup |url=https://www.themaneland.com/2021/4/10/22377721/orlando-pride-vs-racing-louisville-fc-final-score-2-2-as-late-set-piece-turns-win-into-draw |website=The Mane Land |date=April 10, 2021 |access-date=April 11, 2021 |archive-date=April 11, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210411122029/https://www.themaneland.com/2021/4/10/22377721/orlando-pride-vs-racing-louisville-fc-final-score-2-2-as-late-set-piece-turns-win-into-draw |url-status=live}}

On January 12, 2023, Dougherty Howard signed a two-year contract as a free agent with San Diego Wave FC.{{cite web |title=San Diego Wave FC Signs Midfielder Megan Dougherty Howard |url=https://sandiegowavefc.com/san-diego-wave-fc-signs-midfielder-megan-dougherty-howard/ |website=San Diego Wave Fútbol Club |date=January 12, 2023 |access-date=January 12, 2023 |archive-date=January 12, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230112195927/https://sandiegowavefc.com/san-diego-wave-fc-signs-midfielder-megan-dougherty-howard/ |url-status=live}} During the 2023 season, she made 12 appearances for the club, including 8 starts. San Diego finished first in the regular season winning the NWSL Shield.{{cite web |title=Wave FC celebrates NWSL Shield win, gears up for playoff run |url=https://www.kpbs.org/news/local/2023/10/16/wave-fc-celebrates-nwsl-shield-win-gears-up-for-playoff-run |publisher=KPBS |access-date=23 March 2024}} They were defeated by OL Reign in the semi-finals of the NWSL Playoffs.{{cite web |title=OL Reign upset San Diego Wave, NJ/NY Gotham FC stun Portland Thorns to advance to final |url=https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/nwsl-playoff-scores-ol-reign-upset-san-diego-wave-njny-gotham-fc-stun-portland-thorns-to-advance-to-final/live/ |publisher=CBS Sports |access-date=23 March 2024}}

In January 2024, Dougherty Howard was acquired by Angel City FC in exchange for $40,000 in allocation money ahead of the 2024 season.{{Cite web |url=https://www.angelcity.com/news/article/angel-city-acquires-meggie-dougherty-howard |title=Angel City Acquires Meggie Dougherty Howard via Trade with San Diego |website=Angel City |access-date=January 13, 2024 |archive-date=January 13, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240113122707/https://www.angelcity.com/news/article/angel-city-acquires-meggie-dougherty-howard |url-status=live}} She made her debut for Angel City on March 17, 2024 in a match against Bay FC.{{cite web |title=M. Dougherty Howard |url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/usa-dougherty/479499/ |publisher=Soccerway |access-date=23 March 2024}} Dougherty Howard recorded her first assist for Angel City on August 24, 2024, in an away match against her former club San Diego Wave FC to help secure a 2–1 victory.{{Cite web |date=2024-08-24 |title=Alyssa Thompson scores twice as Angel City defeats San Diego to end losing streak |url=https://www.latimes.com/sports/soccer/angel-city-fc/story/2024-08-24/alyssa-thompson-scores-angel-city-san-diego-wave |access-date=2024-08-25 |website=Los Angeles Times |language=en-US}} Dougherty Howard scored her first goal for Angel City on September 14, 2024, Angel City's only goal in a 2–1 away loss to Racing Louisville FC.{{Cite web |date=2024-09-15 |title=Match Recap: Angel City 1, Racing Louisville FC 2 {{!}} 9.14.24 |url=https://angelcity.com/angel-city-football-club-news/angel-city-1-racing-louisville-fc-2-9.14.24 |access-date=2024-09-26 |website=angelcity.com |language=en}} At the conclusion of the season, Dougherty Howard became a free agent, and on December 10, 2024, Angel City announced that they would not be signing a new contract with Dougherty Howard.{{Cite web |date=2024-12-10 |title=ACFC Announces Roster Status |url=https://angelcity.com/angel-city-football-club-news/acfc-announces-roster-status |access-date=2024-12-12 |website=angelcity.com |language=en}}

In February 2025, Dougherty Howard was signed to the Calgary Wild FC in the Northern Super League for the inaugural season.{{cite web |title=American Meggie Dougherty Howard Pens Name to Calgary Wild FC Roster, Sinead McSharry Joins Coac... |url=https://www.calgarywildfc.com/news/american-meggie-dougherty-howard-pens-name-to-calgary-wild-fc-roster-sinead-mcsharry-joins-coaching-staff |website=Calgary Wild FC |language=en-CA}} On April 16, 2025, Dougherty Howard started in the club's first ever match and the league's inaugural game, a 1-0 loss to Vancouver Rise FC.{{cite web|url=https://sirc.ca/news/calgary-wild-fc-drop-historic-nsl-opener-1-0-to-vancouver-rise-fc/|title=Calgary Wild FC Drop Historic NSL Opener 1-0 to Vancouver Rise FC|date=April 21, 2025|work=Sport Information Resource Centre}} Dougherty Howard scored her first goal with the club in the sixth minute of a 4-1 victory over Halifax Tides FC on April 26, 2025.{{cn|date=May 2025}} She made her first assist with the Wild in the following game on May 1, 2025, in a 2-1 loss to AFC Toronto.{{cn|date=May 2025}}

In November 2011, Dougherty Howard was called up to the United States under-15 team. In April 2016 she was called up to the under-23 training camp in Charlottesville, Virginia that featured only collegiate players.{{cite web |title=U-23 WNT heads to Charlottesville training camp with 26-player roster |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2016/04/25/13/29/160425-u23wnt-heads-to-charlottesville-training-camp-with-26-player-roster |website=US Soccer |accessdate=May 6, 2017 |archive-date=July 14, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220714021713/https://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2016/04/25/13/29/160425-u23wnt-heads-to-charlottesville-training-camp-with-26-player-roster |url-status=live}} The following month she was part of the 20-player roster that won the U23 Nordic Tournament.{{cite web |title=U-23 WNT will travel to England for women's Nordic Tournament |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2016/05/25/18/34/160525-u23wnt-will-travel-to-england-for-womens-nordic-tournament |website=US Soccer |accessdate=May 6, 2017 |archive-date=July 3, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220703171657/https://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2016/05/25/18/34/160525-u23wnt-will-travel-to-england-for-womens-nordic-tournament |url-status=live}}{{cite web |title=Three Gators help US U-23 Team win Nordic Tournament |url=https://floridagators.com/news/2016/6/9/soccer-three-gators-help-us-u-23-team-win-nordic-tournament |website=Florida Gators |access-date=December 24, 2020 |archive-date=September 4, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220904085743/https://floridagators.com/news/2016/6/9/soccer-three-gators-help-us-u-23-team-win-nordic-tournament |url-status=live}} In January 2017 Dougherty Howard was again called up to the under-23 team, the first camp of the year that included a mixture of top players from the U.S. youth teams, elite college players and four NWSL players. It was overseen by senior team head coach Jill Ellis to evaluate players for potential senior call-ups.{{cite web |title=U-23 WNT opens 2017 with 30-player training camp at U.S. Soccer NTC |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2017/01/04/21/40/20170104-u23wnt-training-camp-january-roster-release |website=US Soccer |accessdate=May 6, 2017 |archive-date=August 14, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220814184237/https://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2017/01/04/21/40/20170104-u23wnt-training-camp-january-roster-release |url-status=live}}{{cite web |title=U.S. U-23 Women's National Team set for first 2017 training camp |url=https://www.soccerwire.com/news/u-s-u-23-womens-national-team-set-for-first-camp-of-2017/ |website=SoccerWire |access-date=December 24, 2020 |archive-date=April 18, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230418111505/https://www.soccerwire.com/news/u-s-u-23-womens-national-team-set-for-first-camp-of-2017/ |url-status=live}}

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Florida Gators

• Southeastern Conference regular season: 2013, 2015
• SEC Women's Soccer Tournament: 2015,{{cite web |title=Florida wins 2015 SEC Soccer Tournament |url=https://www.secsports.com/article/14081978/florida-wins-sec-soccer-tournament |website=www.secsports.com |access-date=December 24, 2020 |archive-date=July 7, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220707004524/https://www.secsports.com/article/14081978/florida-wins-sec-soccer-tournament |url-status=live}} 2016

San Diego Wave

• NWSL Shield: 2023{{cite web |title=San Diego Wave claim 2023 NWSL Shield |url=https://www.concacaf.com/en/concacafw/news/san-diego-wave-claim-2023-nwsl-shield/#:~:text=regular%20season%20champions.-,In%20just%20their%20second%20season%20as%20an%20NWSL%20team%2C%20the,the%20semifinals%20of%20the%20Playoffs. |access-date=19 October 2023 |website=CONCACAF |date=October 17, 2023 |archive-date=October 30, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231030011655/https://www.concacaf.com/en/concacafw/news/san-diego-wave-claim-2023-nwsl-shield/#:~:text=regular%20season%20champions.-,In%20just%20their%20second%20season%20as%20an%20NWSL%20team%2C%20the,the%20semifinals%20of%20the%20Playoffs. |url-status=live}}

Individual

• USL W-League All-League team: 2015{{cite web |title=Meggie Dougherty Howard |url=https://washingtonspirit.com/team-member/meggie-dougherty-howard/ |website=Washington Spirit |access-date=December 24, 2020 |archive-date=October 27, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201027200229/https://washingtonspirit.com/team-member/meggie-dougherty-howard/ |url-status=live}}

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