Brooke Elby

Brooke Kazuko Elby is an American former soccer midfielder/defender who last played for the Chicago Red Stars in the National Women's Soccer League. She was the second executive director of the National Women's Soccer League [Players Association|NWSL Players Association].

Club career

She previously played for the Boston Breakers and Melbourne Victory of the Australian W-League. Elby was a member of the Boston Breakers when they folded in January, 2018. She was selected by the Utah Royals FC in the Boston Breakers Dispersal Draft. On June 18, 2018, Elby was traded to the Chicago Red Stars. On December 16, 2019, Elby announced her retirement from professional soccer.

NWSL Players Association

In 2019, Elby was elected president of the National Women's Soccer League Players Association, succeeding Yael Averbuch. Following her retirement from professional soccer, Elby assumed the role of co-executive director at the NWSLPA. In April 2021, Meghann Burke succeeded Elby as NWSLPA executive director.