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Kelly Parker
Midfielder
Team: Sky Blue FC
Kelly Parker
Height: 5-3
Birth Date: 3/8/1981
Hometown: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Previous Team: FC Indiana
How Acquired:
Selected in the 4th round of the WPS International Draft (28th pick overall)

International:
  • Played with the Canada Women's National Team at the Cyprus Cup in March 2009
  • Earned her first cap in a friendly against Brazil in 2003
Club:
  • In her six W-League regular seasons, racked up 60 goals and 39 assists
  • Led FC Indiana to the finals of the W-League Championship in 2008
  • Played for the Ottawa Fury from 2003 to 2007, making four Final Four appearances
  • Named the 2004 W-League MVP
  • Earned W-League All-League Team honors in 2003, 2004, 2005, & 2007
College:
  • Finished her career with one of the most impressive senior seasons in UTEP history as the Miners posted a then school-record 16 wins
  • Led the nation in assists in 2003 with a school-record 19
Q: What are the three things you can never be without while traveling?
A: iPod, my phone!!, camera
Q: If you didn’t play professional soccer, what other profession would you want to try – and why?
A: Coach, I coach at the University of Texas at El Paso. After my playing career I can’t see myself far from the game.
Q: What’s your perfect day off?
A: Playing Tennis! That would also be my profession if I could. I love tennis!
Q: What famous person most inspires you and why?
A: I have many. I’m inspired by people that never give up and that aren’t motivated by what success brings you, but by the passion that they have for what they’re doing. I think Michael Jordan is the most obvious that comes to mind. Determined despite set backs and you could see his passion/emotion in every single game.
Q: If you had a dinner party, who are the four people you would invite (can be living or dead)?
A: My dad, Will Ferrell, The Fray, Rafael Nadal
Q: If there were one adjective to describe you, what would it be?
A: Determined!
Q: What’s on your workout/pre-game iPod playlist?
A: Changes from game to game. Anything with a strong beat and high tempo, techno/house music, or hip-hop.
QUICK HITS – List your top three favorites:
TV Shows:
1. The Office
2. Top Chef
3. Grey's Anatomy
Place to Shop:
1. Zumiez
2. Lululemon
3. William Rast
Restaurants:
1. Panera Bread
2. Corner Bakery
3. Cheesecake Factory
Professional Athletes:
1. Rafael Nadal
2. Fernando Torres
3. Sergio Ramos
Cities (in any country):
1. Rome
2. Ottawa
3. San Diego
 
Kelly Parker, Kerri Hanks - Bill Barrett
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When everyone labelled New Jersey Sky Blue "underdogs" during the inaugural season of the Women's Professional Soccer (WPS) league, midfielder Kelly Parker saw things differently.

It’s been a long, difficult path for Kelly Parker. A long-time player on the bubble of the Canadian National Team pool, the 2004 W-League MVP is headed to her fourth championship game in five years still looking for a title. Meanwhile, seven other players in the Women’s Professional Soccer Final Saturday already boast a championship in the W-League, including three from the 2008 Pali Blues.

Sky Blue Soccer interviews Sky Blue FC and Canada National Team player Kelly Parker.
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