Jaelin Howell
Jaelin Marie Howell (born November 21, 1999) is an American soccer player. She has represented the United States on the under-17 national team.[2] In March 2017, she was called up to the senior national team for two international friendlies against Russia.[3]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Jaelin Marie Howell[1] | ||
| Date of birth | November 21, 1999 | ||
| Place of birth | Windsor, Colorado, United States | ||
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | Florida State Seminoles | ||
| Number | 6 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Team | |||
| Real Colorado | |||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2018– | Florida State Seminoles | 60 | (10) |
| National team‡ | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2015–2016 | United States U17 | 21 | (1) |
| 2017–2018 | United States U20 | 26 | (2) |
| 2020– | United States | 2 | (0) |
| ‡ National team caps and goals correct as of February 24, 2021 | |||
Early life
Howell attended Fossil Ridge High School in Fort Collins, Colorado. She was named an NSCAA All-American in 2015. She is currently a member of the Florida State women's soccer team.[4][5]
Howell was awarded the MAC Hermann Trophy on May 27, 2021, honoring the United Soccer Coaches National Players of the Year in NCAA Division I women's soccer.
International career
Howell was named to the 2016 CONCACAF Women's U-17 Championship Best XI.[3] The same year, she was the starting center midfielder for the U-17 team at the 2016 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup. On March 29, 2017, she was called up to the U.S. women's national soccer team.[6]
After being a part of the USA U-20 Squad that finished runner up at the 2018 CONCACAF Women's U-20 Championship, Howell was named to the USA U-20 roster for the 2018 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup.[7]
She made her debut for the United States November 27, 2020, coming on as a substitute for Sam Mewis in the 89th minute against the Netherlands.
Career statistics
International
- As of match played February 24, 2021
| National Team | Year | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2020 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 | |
| Total | 2 | 0 | |
Personal life
Jaelin's father, John, was an NFL safety who was part of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers team that won Super Bowl XXXVII.
References
- "FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup France 2018 – List of Players: USA U20 (women)" (PDF). FIFA. July 26, 2018. p. 16. Archived from the original (PDF) on July 26, 2018. Retrieved November 18, 2020.
- Lytle, Kevin (September 1, 2014). "Freshman soccer player chasing U.S. national team dream". Coloradoan. Retrieved April 3, 2017.
- Garza, Daniel (April 3, 2017). "16-year-old called in to replace Tobin Heath for Russian friendlies". MLS Multiplex. Retrieved April 3, 2017.
- "U.S. Soccer Bio". U.S. Soccer. Archived from the original on March 31, 2017. Retrieved March 31, 2017.
- "Jaelin Howell Florida State Bio". seminoles.com. Retrieved December 12, 2018.
- "HORAN RULED OUT OF APRIL MATCHES; HOWELL EARNS CALL-UP". U.S. Soccer. Retrieved March 31, 2017.
- "USA ROSTER NAMED FOR 2018 FIFA U-20 WOMEN'S WORLD CUP". July 17, 2018. Retrieved July 17, 2018.