Lindsay Elston


Lindsay Christina Elston is an American soccer midfielder who played for FC Metz, the Houston Dash, and the Seattle Reign FC. She has represented the United States on the [United States women's national under-20 association football|soccer team|under-18 and under-20 national soccer teams]. She announced her retirement in September 2017.

Early life

Elston was born McMurray, Pennsylvania to parents Ann Louise and Cassius Elston. She attended Eastlake High School in Sammamish, Washington. In 2010, she was named the 2009–2010 Gatorade Washington Girls Soccer Player of the year
Elston played club soccer for Crossfire Premier.

University of Washington, 2010–2013

Elston played for the Washington Huskies from 2010 through 2013. In September 2012, she was named Pac-12 Player of the Week.

Playing career

Club

Seattle Sounders Women, 2012

Elston played for the Seattle Sounders Women in 2012.

Houston Dash, 2014

Elston was signed as a free agent by the Houston Dash for the 2014 season. She made her debut for the club during the season opener against the Portland Thorns FC. Elston made a total of five appearances for the club before she was waived to make room on the 20-player roster for forward Melissa Henderson. Elston had missed remarkable time with the club due to an ankle injury.

FC Metz, 2014–2015

Elston signed with French first division club FC Metz for the 2014–2015 season. In June 2015, she helped the club win the Lorraine Cup after defeating ESAP Metz 4–0.

Seattle Reign FC, 2016–2017

In April 2016, Elston signed with Seattle Reign FC for the 2016 National Women's Soccer League season. She announced her retirement on September 5, 2017 after being traded to the Boston Breakers.

International

Elston has represented the United States as a member of the U-18 and U-20 soccer teams