University of Portland Athletics

UP 2010: Appeared in seven matches off the bench for the Pilots’ backfield … attempted one shot on the season.

UP 2009: Appeared in ten matches for the Pilots … recorded first career point with an assist during her first career start on Oct. 2 against Montana.

UP 2008: Appeared in eight matches off the bench playing the outside back position … played a total of 337 minutes … only shot attempted during the season was on goal.

ARCHBISHOP MURPHY HS: Four-year player for head coach Dick Henderson … earned All-Cascade Conference honors in 2005 and 2007 … Team Captain and Most Inspirational Player in 2007 … stress fracture in left foot caused her to miss six months in 2006, while a knee injury forced her out of eight months of action from March to October of 2007 … team posted a 22-1 record and outscored opponents 93-7 in 2007 … Washington State 2A Champions in 2006 … also earned three varsity letters each in basketball and track and field … owns school records in 100M, 400M, 4x100M Relay, 4x200M Relay … Student Body President senior year.

CLUB TEAM: Played for Snohomish United (2005-08) after beginning club career with Silver Lake Soccer Club (2000-04).

PERSONAL: Born February 10, 1990 in Seattle, Wash. … parents are Chuck and Nanette Nelson … major is marketing and management … father was a NFL placekicker for the LA Rams, Buffalo Bills and Minnesota Vikings after a collegiate career at the University of Washington.