Chantel Jones

Chantel Jones

Jones playing for Washington Spirit in 2013
Personal information
Full name Chantel Nicole Jones
Date of birth (1988-07-20) July 20, 1988
Place of birth Midlothian, Virginia, United States
Height 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Playing position Goalkeeper
Youth career
2003–2006 Clover Hill High School
2006–2010 Virginia Cavaliers
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2009 Richmond Kickers Destiny
2012 Þór Akureyri 18 (0)
2013– Washington Spirit 9 (0)
2013–2014 Perth Glory 12 (0)
2014 Canberra United 13 (0)
2015 Western New York Flash 13 (0)
National team
United States U16
2005 United States U17
2007–2008 United States U20
2009 United States U23

* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of January 31, 2015.


Chantel Nicole Jones (born July 20, 1988) is an American former professional soccer player who last played for the Western New York Flash in the National Women's Soccer League as a goalkeeper. She previously played for the professional Icelandic team, Þór Akureyri, Washington Spirit of the NWSL as well as Perth Glory and Canberra United in the Australian W-League and the Virginia Cavaliers.[1] Jones represented the United States at the 2008 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup and also participated in the 2007 Pan American Games. She currently holds the NCAA record for most career shutouts, with 47 during her college career at the University of Virginia.[2]

Career

In 2012, Jones played for Þór Akureyri in Akureyri, Iceland. She made 18 appearances for the club, starting all games for a total of 1620 minutes.[3][4] She wrote about her experience in Iceland for Resolution Sports.[5]

In February 2013, Jones was signed to the Washington Spirit for the inaugural season of the NWSL.[6]

In July 2014, Jones signed for Canberra United in the Australian W-League.[7] During the Grand Final match on 21 December 2014, Jones saved a penalty kick taken by Perth Glory FC in the 76th minute, preserving Canberra United's 2-1 lead. Canberra United FC scored again to win the championship 3-1. Jones signed for the Western New York Flash for the 2015 season.[8]

Jones retired from soccer in January 2016.[9]

References

  1. ↑ "Chantel Jones Bio". VirginiaSports.com. Retrieved 27 May 2016.
  2. ↑ "Who's the Best Goalkeeper in Women's College Soccer?". shutoutcentral.com. 30 November 2011. Archived from the original on June 15, 2015. Retrieved 8 August 2012.
  3. ↑ "Chantel Jones". SoccerWay. Retrieved March 26, 2013.
  4. ↑ http://www.cwfootball.com/players/chantel-jones
  5. ↑ "Iceland Adventures". ResSports.com.
  6. ↑ "Spirit sign young US internationals Wells, Jones". Equalizer Soccer. Retrieved March 26, 2013.
  7. ↑ "Jones Signs for Canberra United". Football Federation Australia. July 24, 2014.
  8. ↑ "Flash Sign Jones". Western New York Flash. December 9, 2014. Retrieved January 31, 2015.
  9. ↑ "Chantel Jones Announces Retirement". Western New York Flash. January 22, 2016. Retrieved January 22, 2016.

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