Abi Hugh

College career

Hugh played four seasons for the Marshall Thundering Herd, scoring 10 goals and tallying 9 assists in 62 games. In 2024, she transferred to the NC State Wolfpack to use her fifth year of eligibility granted due to the COVID-19 pandemic, scoring 1 goal in 17 games with 5 starts. Kalamazoo FC, and Wake FC.

Club career

After college, Hugh spent the summer with USL W League expansion club Pittsburgh Riveters, displaying her versatility at left back, center back, defensive midfielder, and even attacking midfielder. She led the Riveters to the division title and was named the divisional player of the year. On August 27, she made her professional debut as a 60th-minute substitute in a 1–0 qualifying loss to Young Boys. Three days later, she played the entire match as Apollon were beaten 3–2 by Hibernian, eliminating them from European competition.

In January 2026, Hugh signed with USL Super League club Fort Lauderdale United for the spring part of the season. She made her Super League debut on February 7, 2026, starting and playing 65 minutes of Fort Lauderdale's 4–0 loss to the Dallas Trinity. The following match, Hugh recorded her first goal and first assist for her new club as Fort Lauderdale fought to a 3–3 draw with Brooklyn FC.

Honors and awards

Individual Conference USA Freshman of the Year: 2020 Second-team All-USL W League: 2025