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Veronica Latsko

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Veronica Latsko
Latsko with the Seattle Reign in 2024
Personal information
Full name Veronica Anne Latsko[1]
Date of birth (1995-12-12) December 12, 1995 (age 29)
Place of birth Venetia, Pennsylvania
Height 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Position(s) Forward
Team information
Current team
 Seattle Reign FC
Number 24
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2014–2017 Virginia Cavaliers 93 (26)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2018–2021 Houston Dash 51 (10)
2018–2019 → Adelaide United (loan) 12 (9)
2019–2020 → Sydney FC (loan) 10 (3)
2022– Seattle Reign 44 (7)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of April 27, 2024

Veronica Anne Latsko (born December 12, 1995) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a forward for Seattle Reign FC of the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL).

College career

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Latsko made 93 appearances for the Cavaliers during her four-year college career. In 2014 and 2017 she appeared in every game for Virginia. In 2017 she tied the UVA single-game record for points and was and All-ACC first team selection.[1]

Club career

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Houston Dash, 2018–21

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Latsko was selected by the Houston Dash with the 28th pick in the 2018 NWSL College Draft.[2] On March 24 she officially signed with the club and made her debut the following day against the Chicago Red Stars.[3][4]

Latsko scored her first career goal on May 18 against Sky Blue FC, her goal was the game-winning goal in a 3–2 win for Houston.[5] She also scored the game-winning goal on May 24 against the Seattle Reign. It was Houston's first ever win over Seattle.[6]

Loan to Adelaide United, 2018–19

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Latsko signed with Adelaide United for the 2018–19 W-League season, alongside Houston Dash teammate Amber Brooks.[7] Latsko finished tied for second in the Golden Boot race with 9 goals, 4 behind Golden Boot winner Sam Kerr.

Loan to Sydney, 2019–20

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Latsko returned to Australia for the 2019–20 W-League season, signing on loan with Sydney FC joining Houston Dash teammate Sofia Huerta.[8]

Seattle Reign, 2022–

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In January 2022, the Dash traded Latsko to Seattle Reign FC in exchange for the Reign's 3rd round pick in the 2023 NWSL Draft, along with $30,000 in NWSL allocation money.[9][10] Latsko scored her first goal with the Reign on March 26, 2022, in a 3–1 win over Angel City FC in the NWSL Challenge Cup. She notched her first assist with her new club in the same match.[11] During the 2022 Challenge Cup, Latsko started all 7 of the Reign's games, including a semifinal defeat to the Washington Spirit.[12][13]

In 2023, Latsko and the Reign advanced to the NWSL playoffs. Latsko scored in both the Reign's quarterfinal and semifinal games,[14][15] netting the lone goals of the match in each fixture.[16] She started in the championship match against NJ/NY Gotham FC, which the Reign lost, 2–1. Latsko had a one-on-one opportunity in front of goal during the second half, but her attempt was saved by opposing goalkeeper Mandy Haught.[17][18]

On February 7, 2024, the Latsko and the Reign agreed to a contract extension through 2025.[19]

Honors

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Houston Dash

OL Reign

References

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  1. ^ a b "VERONICA LATSKO". Retrieved August 18, 2018.
  2. ^ "NWSL draft results: All the picks from all 4 rounds". January 18, 2018. Retrieved August 18, 2018.
  3. ^ "Houston Dash vs. Chicago Red Stars". March 25, 2018. Archived from the original on June 30, 2018. Retrieved March 26, 2018.
  4. ^ "Houston Dash sign four players on eve of NWSL regular season". March 24, 2018. Retrieved August 18, 2018.
  5. ^ "Veronica Latsko". Retrieved August 18, 2018.[permanent dead link‍]
  6. ^ "Houston Dash earn club's first win over Seattle Reign". May 24, 2018. Archived from the original on August 18, 2018. Retrieved August 18, 2018.
  7. ^ "Adelaide sign exciting American forward". October 16, 2018. Archived from the original on October 17, 2018. Retrieved October 16, 2018.
  8. ^ "Sydney poach 'magnificent' NWSL star striker". The Women's Game. October 18, 2019.
  9. ^ "OL Reign Acquire Rights to Veronica Latsko in Trade with Houston". Seattle Reign FC. Retrieved December 8, 2024.
  10. ^ FC, Houston Dynamo. "Houston Dash trade rights to forward Veronica Latsko to OL Reign | Houston Dynamo". Houston Dynamo FC. Retrieved December 8, 2024.
  11. ^ "Match Recap: OL Reign Soar Past Angel City with Three Goals". Seattle Reign FC. Retrieved December 8, 2024.
  12. ^ Kriger, Rachael (July 26, 2022). "Veronica Latsko embraces change, veteran leadership with OL Reign". Pittsburgh Soccer Now. Retrieved December 8, 2024.
  13. ^ NWSL (May 4, 2022). "Match Recap: Spirit outlast Reign in penalty shootout, advance to Challenge Cup Final | National Women's Soccer League Official Site". NWSL. Retrieved December 8, 2024.
  14. ^ "Reign advance to NWSL semifinal with 1-0 win over Angel City". AP News. October 21, 2023. Retrieved December 8, 2024.
  15. ^ "Veronica Latsko scores to send OL Reign to NWSL championship match". The Seattle Times. November 5, 2023. Retrieved December 8, 2024.
  16. ^ Hettesheimer, Cassidy (November 11, 2023). "Veronica Latsko helps OL Reign to NWSL Championship final". Her Football Hub. Retrieved December 8, 2024.
  17. ^ Communications, Gotham FC (November 12, 2023). "Match Recap: NJ/NY Gotham FC Win NWSL Championship". NJ/NY Gotham FC. Retrieved December 8, 2024.
  18. ^ "NWSL Championship score: NY/NJ Gotham FC win title as OL Reign lose final, Megan Rapinoe to early injury". CBSSports.com. November 12, 2023. Retrieved December 8, 2024.
  19. ^ "Seattle Reign FC Extends Forward Veronica Latsko Through 2025". Seattle Reign FC. Retrieved December 8, 2024.
  20. ^ "OL Reign Claim 2022 Women's Cup Title with 2-1 Win over Louisville". King 5. August 20, 2022. Retrieved October 7, 2022.
  21. ^ Azzi, Alex (October 2, 2022). "OL Reign wins 2022 NWSL Shield, Gotham denies Thorns". NBC Sports. Retrieved October 7, 2022.
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