Sam Witteman

Samantha Lynn Witteman (born February 26, 1994) is an American former soccer player. Shortly after graduating from the University of California, Berkeley, where she played for the California Golden Bears, Witteman was drafted by the Orlando Pride as their first round pick in the NWSL College Draft in January 2016.

Early life Witteman was born in Redondo Beach, California, where she attended Redondo Union High School where she was a four-year varsity letter winner. She was named First Team All-Bay League and Bay League's Most Offensive Player in her junior and senior years. During her senior year, she scored 23 goals and made 19 assists. She was voted captain of the varsity soccer team two years in a row. In 2009 and 2011, she was recognized as Redondo Union High School's Most Outstanding Student Athlete.

Witteman played on the Cal South Olympic Development Team from 2008 to 2011 and attended the U.S. Soccer U-14 National ID Camp. She was also a member of the Region IV pool in 2009 and 2011. She was also recognized as Muscle Milk's Student Athlete of the Week for the week of October 19, 2015. Witteman started all 21 games of the season, filling seven different positions at least once, securing four game winning goals throughout the season.

Club career

Orlando Pride, 2016 Witteman was selected tenth overall in the 2016 NWSL College Draft by the Orlando Pride. She was the first soccer player from UC Berkeley to be recruited to the National Women's Soccer League. She made her debut for the club in a match against the Chicago Red Stars on May 1, 2016. She made her first start a few days later against Seattle Reign FC.

North Carolina Courage, 2017 In January 2017, Witteman was traded to the North Carolina Courage in exchange for Alanna Kennedy.

PSV, 2018 In January 2018, Witteman signed with PSV Vrouwen.

International career In February 2016, Witteman was selected to the United States U23 for the Istria Cup.

Honors North Carolina Courage NWSL Shield: 2017