Marissa Danielle Diggs (born April 8, 1992) is an American retired soccer player who played as a defender. She last played for the Houston Dash of the National Women's Soccer League.[2]

Marissa Diggs
Personal information
Full name Marissa Danielle Diggs[1]
Date of birth (1992-04-08) April 8, 1992 (age 32)[2]
Place of birth Rowlett, Texas, U.S.
Height 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)
Position(s) Defender
Youth career
Dallas Sting
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2010–2013 UCF Knights
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2014 Houston Dash 13 (1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Early life

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Diggs was born in Rowlett, Texas,[2] and played high school soccer at Rowlett High School. Diggs played club soccer for the Dallas Sting.[3]

Collegiate career

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Diggs attended the University of Central Florida where she played as a defender for the Knights. Diggs was a starter in all four collegiate seasons.[2]

Club career

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Houston Dash, 2014

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Diggs was selected in the second round of the National Women's Soccer League college entry draft by the Houston Dash and played for the team during the 2014 season.[4] She announced her retirement from professional soccer prior to the start of the 2015 season.[5]

Awards and honors

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Individual

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Candidates for Bachelor's Degrees – Rosen College of Hospitality Management, Bachelor of Science: Event Management BS" (PDF). Commencement: December 12–13, 2014. University of Central Florida. December 2014. p. 58. Archived (PDF) from the original on November 20, 2021. Retrieved November 20, 2021.
  2. ^ a b c d "Marissa Diggs". Houston Dash. Archived from the original on July 19, 2014. Retrieved July 18, 2014.
  3. ^ "Marissa Diggs". University of Central Florida. Archived from the original on July 26, 2014. Retrieved July 18, 2014.
  4. ^ "Houston Dash select Kealia Ohai, Rafaelle Souza, Marissa Diggs and Jordan Jackson in 2014 NWSL College Draft". Houston Dash. Retrieved July 18, 2014.
  5. ^ "Houston Dash defender Marissa Diggs announces retirement". Houston Dash. Retrieved August 9, 2015.
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