Veronica Latsko

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Veronica Latsko
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Latsko in 2018 with Adelaide United
Personal information
Full name Veronica Anne Latsko
Date of birth (1995-12-12) December 12, 1995 (age 26)
Place of birth Venetia, Pennsylvania
Height 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Position(s) Forward
Club information
Current team
 OL Reign
Number 24
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2014–2017 Virginia 93 (26)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2018–2021 Houston Dash 25 (4)
2018–2019 → Adelaide United (loan) 12 (9)
2019–2020 → Sydney FC (loan) 10 (3)
2022– OL Reign 0 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of April 28, 2020

Veronica Anne Latsko (born December 12, 1995) is an American soccer player who plays as a forward for OL Reign of the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL).

College career[]

The University of Virginia, 2014–2017[]

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]

Club career[]

Houston Dash, 2018–present[]

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[]

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[]

Latsko returned to Australia for the 2019–20 W-League season, signing on loan with Sydney FC joining Houston Dash teammate Sofia Huerta.[8]

References[]

  1. ^ "VERONICA LATSKO". Retrieved August 18, 2018.
  2. ^ "NWSL draft results: All the picks from all 4 rounds". January 18, 2018. Retrieved August 18, 2018.
  3. ^ "Houston Dash vs. Chicago Red Stars". March 25, 2018. Archived from the original on June 30, 2018. Retrieved March 26, 2018.
  4. ^ "Houston Dash sign four players on eve of NWSL regular season". March 24, 2018. Retrieved August 18, 2018.
  5. ^ "Veronica Latsko". Retrieved August 18, 2018.
  6. ^ "Houston Dash earn club's first win over Seattle Reign". May 24, 2018. Retrieved August 18, 2018.
  7. ^ "Adelaide sign exciting American forward". October 16, 2018. Retrieved October 16, 2018.
  8. ^ "Sydney poach 'magnificent' NWSL star striker". The Women's Game. October 18, 2019.

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