Carly Smolak

Carly Smolak (born August 13, 1979, in Lake Oswego, Oregon) is a retired American soccer player who played in the Women's United Soccer Association (WUSA).

Early life and education Smolak was born in Lake Oswego, Oregon on August 13, 1979. She attended Lake Oswego High School and Stanford University, graduating in 2000. She later received a Master of Business Administration from the same university.

Career

Athletic career While studying at Stanford University, Smolak played for the school's soccer team. Upon graduation, she was ranked second in the university's history for minutes played (6142) and saves (247).

Upon WUSA's in 2000, Smolak was drafted in the tenth round to play for the Philadelphia Charge. WUSA folded in 2003.

Following her time in WUSA, Smolak began playing Australian rules football, playing as a centre half-forward for the USA Freedom and San Francisco Iron Maidens. While playing for the latter, the team won two national championships.