Erin Simon


Erin Dorothy Simon is a retired American women's soccer player who last played as a defender for Women's Super League club Leicester City.

Collegiate career

Simon played college soccer for the Syracuse Orange between 2012 and 2015.

Club career

Sky Blue FC

After attending an open tryout and impressing in preseason matches, Simon was signed by Sky Blue FC in April 2016. On May 4, 2018, Simon was released by Sky Blue FC.

West Ham United

On September 14, 2018, Simon joined West [Ham United F.C. Women|West Ham United] ahead of the London club's debut season in the FA WSL. The campaign saw West Ham reach their first ever FA Cup final. Simon played 89 minutes as Manchester City won 2019 [FA Women's Cup Final|3–0] at Wembley Stadium.

Houston Dash

On January 24, 2020, Simon left West Ham to return to the National [Women's Soccer League|NWSL], signing with Houston Dash.

Racing Louisville

On November 12, 2020, Simon was selected by Racing Louisville FC in the NWSL [Expansion">National Women's Soccer League">NWSL [Expansion Draft]. Simon appeared in 21 matches in the 2021 season, starting 18 at fullback.
After appearing in two matches in the 2022 season, Racing released Simon to pursue playing opportunities outside of the NWSL.

Leicester City

On July 11, 2022, Simon signed for Women's Super League club Leicester City.

Retirement

On July 7, 2023, Simon announced her retirement from professional football in order to focus on her mental health.

Personal life

In October 2022, the Yates Report was released, and detailed that her former coach at Sky Blue FC and Racing Louisville, Christy Holly, had sexually abused her multiple times.

Honors

Houston Dash