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Karen Carney

Forward

Team: Chicago Red Stars

Height: 5'3''
Birth Date: 8/1/1987
Hometown: Birmingham, England
Previous Team: Arsenal
How Acquired:
3rd round of WPS International Draft (19th overall)

WPS:

Selected in the 3rd round of the WPS International Draft (19th overall)

International:

Made debut with the English national team in February 2005 at age of 17; came off the bench to score a goal in her first game against Italy. Scored a goal against France at 2009 Cyprus Cup, helping England to the championship. Member of England's 2007 FIFA Women's World Cup team. Named FA Young Player of the Year in 2005 and 2006. Named to England's Women's European Championships 2005 squad and scored game-winning goal in 92nd minute of first game against Finland.

Club:

Played for Arsenal from 2006-08, including a season under Red Stars coach Emma Hayes (then an Arsenal assistant). Scored 41 goals in 91 games. Played a major role on '06-'07 team that won the FA Women's Premier League, FA Women's Cup, FA Women's Premier League Cup and UEFA Women's Cup titles. Also won FA Cup, Women's Premier League and London County FA Women's Cup in 2008. Played for Birmingham City (WPL) from 1998-2006, making her First Team debut at age 14.

College:

Played at Loughborough University

High School / Youth Club:

Daughter of Michael and Marie Carney. Admired Kelly Smith and David Beckham growing up. First concert attended was the Spice Girls. Would like to travel to Australia. Favorite meal is chicken and mushroom pie and chips. Says her most memorable game experience was a UEFA Women's Cup Final win over Umea.

1.What are the three things you can never be without while traveling?

My blackberry
Ipod
Some money

2. If you didn't play professional soccer, what other profession would you want to try and why?

Perhaps a police officer or a teacher, I don't know why I have just always wanted to do something like this.

3. What's your perfect day off?

Waking up late, having great food and having a duvet day in the warm with an english cup of tea...soo good!! With good television!!

4. What famous person most inspires you and why?

Mia Hamm because she gained so much respect as a female athlete espeically soccer athlete and helped promote the game to allow poeple like myself to become a pro athlete.

5. If you had a dinner party, who are the four people you would invite (can be living or dead)?

David Beckham, Jesus, Usher

6. If there were one adjective to describe you, what would it be?

Tricky

7. What's on your workout / pre-game iPod playlist?

Its always on shuffle but poker face is a favourite at the moment!!

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