Tina Ellertson
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| Tina Ellertson | ||
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| Date of birth | May 20, 1982 | |
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| Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) | |
| Playing position | Defender | |
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| Years | Club | App (Gls)* |
| Seattle Sounders | ||
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| 2005- | United States | 22(0) |
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Tina Ellertson (born May 20, 1982) is a defender on the United States Women's National Soccer Team.
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[edit] Biography
[edit] Early Life to College
Tina Ellertson grew up in Vancouver, Washington, a child of a Ghanaian father and a Nigerian mother who emigrated to the U.S. She played soccer throughout her childhood and signed to go to the Santa Clara University, but instead went to the University of Washington. The decision was hard since at age 18, she gave birth to her daughter, MacKenzie. She competed in soccer throughout college to become one of UW's most respected forwards. She was named Pacific Ten Conference co-player of the year in 2003 and player of the year in 2004.
[edit] Pro career
After April Heinrichs's reign as coach, Ellertson tried out for the women's national soccer team, and earned her first cap against Ukraine on July 10, 2005. New coach Greg Ryan moved her to defender. She has been named to the U.S. roster for the 2007 FIFA Women's World Cup.
Ellertson has also played for the Seattle Sounders of the W-League.
[edit] Personal life
She is married to Brad Ellertson and they have two daughters. MacKenzie is seven and Mya is a newborn. Prior to her marriage, she played under her maiden name, Frimpong.
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