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Manya Makoski

b. 1984

American soccer player

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About Manya Makoski

Born 1984. Manya Makoski is an American association football player.

Arizona State University Makoski attended Arizona State University and was third all-time in game-winning goals (3), fifth all-time in assists (16) and seventh all-time in goals (6) and points (48) for the Sun Devils. She became one of only three Sun Devils all-time to be honored as an Academic All-American in 2004.

Atlanta Beat (WPS) Makoski was selected ninth overall (1st pick in 2nd round) in the Los Angeles Sol Dispersal Draft. Due to an ACL injury, who was listed as an injured reserve for the season.

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Aland United In 2012 Makoski played for Ã…land United in Finnish first tier Naisten Liiga. She was the league's top scorer with 31 goals in 26 games as her team finished second. Makoski was also nominated as the player of the season.

Sky Blue FC (NWSL) On February 2, 2013, it was announced that Makoski signed as a free agent to the Sky Blue FC in the National Women's Soccer League. During the regular season, she started in 19 of the 20 matches in which she appeared helping the team to a fourth-place position and a spot in the semi-finals.

In October 2013, she announced her retirement from professional soccer.

International Makoski represented the United States on several youth national teams from 2001 to 2005. From 2001 to 2002, she was a member of the U-19 National Team and was part of the 2002 U-19 World Cup Team that won the FIFA World Championships in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

In 2005, she won her third straight Nordic Cup as a member of the United States Under-21 National Team, who defeated Norway 4–1 in the final. She has also coached at the youth level for the United States Youth Soccer League and Connecticut Junior Soccer Association (CJSA) as well as the Olympic Development Program (ODP). Makoski has helped lead camps for the Tiffany Weimer Soccer Academy, WPS Camps, and Kristine Lilly Soccer Academy.

On April 11, 2016, the University of Maryland athletic department announced Makoski's hiring as an assistant for the women's soccer team.

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Trumbull High School
Also known as
Manya Janine Makoski

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Manya Makoski?

American soccer player

When was Manya Makoski born?

Manya Makoski was born on 18 April 1984 in Bridgeport.

What is Manya Makoski's occupation?

Manya Makoski is an association football player.

What nationality is Manya Makoski?

Manya Makoski is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Manya Makoski

· Wikidata: Q5158923

· DBpedia: Manya Makoski

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