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Nikki Krzysik

Midfielder

Team: Chicago Red Stars

Height: 5' 7"
Birth Date: 5/23/1987
Hometown: Clifton, New Jersey
Previous Team: Richmond Kickers
How Acquired:
2nd round of WPS General Draft (13th overall)

WPS:

Selected in the 2nd round of the WPS General Draft (13th overall)

International:

Made 11 starts for the U.S. U-23 National team in 2008. Played for the United States at the 2004 U-19 and 2006 U-20 World Championships. Played key role is U.S. winning the 2006 CONCACAF U-20 Final Women’s Qualifying Tournament. Also represented the United States at the U-16, U-17 and U-21 levels.

Club:

Played with W-League Richmond Kickers in 2008. Started six games, recorded an assist and helped Kickers defense post three shutouts. Made 10 appearances with Jersey Sky Blue in 2007, helping them to the W-League Eastern Conference Semifinals. Played for the W-League’s New Jersey Lady Stallions in 2004.

College:

Named Atlantic Coast Conference Defensive Player of the Year as a senior in 2008. Semifinalist for the Hermann Trophy. Played every minute to anchor a Cavalier defense that posted nine shutouts and allowed just 5.1 shots per game. Added three goals and three assists offensively. Named All-ACC first team twice, in 2007 and 2008. Started on a 2007 defensive unit that led the nation in GAA (0.40) and set a school record with 15 shutouts. Scored the game-winning goal in 1-0 win over William & Mary in the 2007 NCAA Tournament second round with 14 seconds to play in regulation.

High School / Youth Club:

2004 NSCAA High School Scholar-Athlete of the Year. Two-time Parade Magazine All-American. Holds Clifton High School records for goals in a season (21) and career (55).

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

My stuff animal
Toothbrush
Moose for my hair

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

I definitely would want to be a teacher because I love being around little kids. They are so full of energy and say the craziest things they can put a smile on anyone’s face without even trying.

3. What's your perfect day off?

A massage, watching tv and eating ice cream.

4. What famous person most inspires you and why?

Pope John Paul II I think he was one of the most inspiring and amazing people to ever walk the earth. He spoke many languages and touch the hearts of so many around the world.

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

Jesus, Walt Disney, John Terry, and Abraham Lincoln

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

Caring

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

It’s a Great Day to be Alive, I can only imagine, Blessed be Your name, All I want to do, Chicken Fried, Check Yes Juliet

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