Meghan CoxMeghan Ann Cox is an American soccer player who plays as a defender.Early lifeCox attended Robert E. [Lee High School |Robert E. Lee High School] where she earned several honors and accolades in soccer. Cox was elected most valuable player as a sophomore and as a junior. She earned the Golden Ball Award as the national championship MVP. Cox was included in the All-State First Team in her junior year. She was nominated two-time All-Northern Region, three-time All-Patriot District and two-time Washington Post All-Met.Collegiate careerCox attended James Madison University during her freshman year of college, playing 21 matches and scoring three goals for the Dukes. In her sophomore year, she transferred to the University of Virginia. She played three seasons for the Cavaliers, featured in 67 matches and scored 11 goals.Club careerIn April 2017 the Portland Thorns FC announced they had signed Cox. She debuted for the Thorns on April 22, 2017, replacing Meghan Klingenberg in the 46th minute of the match against North Carolina Courage. In August, she was waived and picked up by the Dash. She left the team after half a season and returned to the University of Virginia to complete her degree.