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Brittany Klein

Midfielder

Team: Chicago Red Stars

Height: 5' 3"
Birth Date: 10/29/1986
Hometown: Arcadia, California
Previous Team: College: Santa Clara Club:Pali Blues
How Acquired:
2nd round of WPS General Draft (14th overall)

WPS:

Selected in the 2nd round of the WPS General Draft (14th overall)

International:

Member of the U-23 National team. Scored game-winner vs. England in January. Started every match of the 2008 Nordic Cup, tallying the lone goal in a win over Switzerland and adding another in a 3-0 win over England. Helped U.S. to 2008 Nordic Cup championship. Previously pool member for U.S. U-21, U-20, U-19 and U-17 National teams.

Club:

Recorded a pair of assists in five games with the Pali Blues, helping them to a 2008 W-League championship. Teammate of fellow Red Star Danesha Adams.

College:

Named team captain as a senior in 2007. Started all 21 contests. Finished tied for first on the team with seven goals and second with 16 points. Posted a team-high three game-winning goals. Named to the All-West Coast Conference first team. Earned All-WCC second team honors in 2006 and All-Freshman team recognition in 2004. Took part in team's 2004 appearance in the NCAA Women's College Cup.

High School / Youth Club:

2003 Gatorade California High School Girls Player of the Year. 2004 McDonald’s All-American and Parade Magazine All-American. Member of 2002 and 2005 USYSA National Championship teams.

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

The Bible
My Journal
My Cell phone

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

I earned my degree in Psychology and would love to pursue a career in that realm. Throughout my life I have had so many amazing opportunities and positive people in my life, and really want to give back in any way I can. I think a career in counseling psychology or school counseling would be both interesting and challenging.

3. What's your perfect day off?

I really enjoy chances to get away and relax. Since I am now living in Chicago, a perfect day off will probably entail a nice jog along Lake Michigan and vegging out at Millenium Park while eating a good lunch and catching up on some reading.

4. What famous person most inspires you and why?

When I was a kid, I always looked up to the women's national team. The player who most inspired me and whose legacy continues to motivate me is Michelle Akers. She fought through adversity while on the field and still managed to give everything she could to her team. She not only became one of the best, but more importantly, worked hard for her teammates day in and day out.

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

Jesus, my Mom, my best friend Michael, and Susan B. Anthony

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

Tenacious

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