Made senior international debut at 2005 Algarve Cup, coming on in the final 11 minutes against Denmark. Called into U.S. WNT training camp for the first time in July 2002 and remains in the player pool.
Spent 2008 with Pali Blues, helping lead them to W-League championship. Earned all-league honors at midfielder. Previously played for Vancouver Whitecaps, where she was an All-Western Conference defender in 2007, and the New Jersey Wildcats in 2006. Played for Falköpings KIK in Sweden’s Damallsvenskan league in 2007.
Leader of a UCLA defense that allowed just 12 goals in 26 matches and posted a school record 18 shutouts in 2005.Named to the NCAA College Cup All-Tournament Team and First-Team NSCAA All-American. Earned All-Pac-10 first team honors three times and second team honors once. Recorded 10 goals and 15 assists in her collegiate career. Suffered a season-ending knee injury during the NCAA Tournament as a freshman in 2002.
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Jill Oakes has played with distinction in recent games...
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