Phoebe McClernon

Phoebe Lynch McClernon (born December 13, 1997) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a defender for OL Reign of the NWSL.

Phoebe McClernon
Personal information
Full name Phoebe Lynch McClernon[1]
Date of birth (1997-12-13) December 13, 1997
Place of birth West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States
Height 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)
Position(s) Defender
Team information
Current team
 OL Reign
Number 21
Youth career
Penn Fusion
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2016–2019 Virginia Cavaliers 88 (1)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2020 Orlando Pride 0 (0)
2020 Växjö 12 (0)
2021 Orlando Pride 21 (0)
2022– OL Reign 11 (0)
International career
2017–2018 United States U23
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of October 29, 2021

Early life

A native of West Chester, Pennsylvania, McClernon captained her high school team at Academy of Notre Dame de Namur, played club soccer for Penn Fusion Academy and was a member of the Region I Olympic Development Program.[1]

Virginia Cavaliers

McClernon played college soccer at the University of Virginia. She played four seasons for the Virginia Cavaliers between 2016 and 2019, playing in all 22 games as a freshman but only starting four. She became a starter in her sophomore year and earned All-ACC honors in each of the following three seasons. In 2019, McClernon was part of a UVA backline that posted a stretch of seven consecutive shutouts in ACC play.[1][2]

Club career

Orlando Pride

McClernon was selected in the second round (14th overall) of the 2020 NWSL College Draft by Orlando Pride.[2][3] With preseason and the ensuing NWSL schedule canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, McClernon was eventually signed to a short-term contract for the return to play 2020 NWSL Challenge Cup on June 21, 2020.[4] However, the following day the team confirmed they would be withdrawing from the tournament following multiple positive COVID-19 tests among both players and staff.[5]

Växjö

In August 2020, having been unable to play for Orlando, McClernon was released from her short-term contract in order to join Swedish Damallsvenskan club Växjö for the rest of the season.[6] She made her debut on August 16, 2020, playing the first half of a 2–0 defeat to Vittsjö.[7] In total McClernon made 12 league appearances as Växjö finished in sixth-place in 2020.

Return to Orlando Pride

On January 22, 2021, McClernon re-signed with Orlando Pride on a two-year contract ahead of the 2021 season.[8] She made her NWSL debut for the club on April 10, 2021, starting in the team's Challenge Cup opener against Racing Louisville. McClernon's early regular season performances were recognized with NWSL Team of the Month honors for May 2021, having started in all four of Orlando Pride's games as the team went unbeaten and finished the month at the top of the table.[9]

OL Reign

On December 18, 2021, McClernon was traded during the 2022 NWSL Draft to OL Reign in exchange for the 10th overall pick (used to selected Caitlin Cosme), Celia, Leah Pruitt, and a second-round pick in the 2023 NWSL Draft.[10]

International career

McClernon has been called up to multiple United States under-23 training camps.[11][12] In March 2018, she appeared in all three games for the under-23 team that competed at the Portland Thorns Invitational.[13]

Career statistics

College
School Season Division Apps Goals
Virginia Cavaliers 2016 Div. I 220
2017 231
2018 220
2019 210
Career total 881

    Club
    As of match played October 29, 2021.[14]
    Club Season League Cup[lower-alpha 1] Playoffs Total
    Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
    Växjö 2020 Damallsvenskan 12010—130
    Orlando Pride 2021 NWSL 21040—250
    Career total 3305000380
    1. Includes Svenska Cupen and NWSL Challenge Cup

    Honors
    with OL Reign

    References
    1. "Phoebe McClernon - Virginia Cavaliers". University of Virginia Athletics. April 28, 2020.
    2. "Orlando Pride Trades to No. 3 Overall, Selects Midfielder Taylor Kornieck in the 2020 NWSL College Draft". www.orlandocitysc.com.
    3. Ralph, Matthew (January 16, 2020). "Tziarra King and Phoebe McClernon drafted in NWSL College Draft". Brotherly Game.
    4. "Orlando Pride Announces Roster Moves Ahead of 2020 NWSL Challenge Cup". www.orlandocitysc.com.
    5. "Orlando Pride Statement Regarding 2020 NWSL Challenge Cup Participation". www.orlandocitysc.com.
    6. "Växjö lånar back från USA". fotbollskanalen (in Swedish).
    7. "Växjö vs. Vittsjö - 16 August 2020 - Soccerway". Soccerway.
    8. "Orlando Pride Signs Defender Phoebe McClernon". www.orlandocitysc.com.
    9. "NWSL Announces May Team of the Month". www.nwslsoccer.com.
    10. "OL Reign Acquire Defender Phoebe McClernon in Trade with Orlando Pride". OL Reign. December 18, 2021.
    11. "Roster named for U.S. U-23 Women's National Team training camp". SoccerWire.
    12. "U23 WNT opens 2018 with LA training camp". TopDrawerSoccer.com.
    13. "U23 WNT wraps up Thorns Invitational". TopDrawerSoccer.com.
    14. "Phoebe McClernon player profile". Soccerway.
    15. "OL Reign claim NWSL Shield with comfortable win over Orlando". ESPN. October 2, 2022. Retrieved October 7, 2022.
    16. "OL Reign Claim 2022 Women's Cup Title with 2-1 Win over Louisville". King 5. August 20, 2022. Retrieved October 7, 2022.
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