Courtney Niemiec


Courtney Niemiec is a retired American soccer player who last played for the North Carolina Courage of the National Women's Soccer League.

Early life

Niemiec was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Niemiec played high school soccer at Little Flower Catholic High School for Girls, where she was a four year varsity letter-winner in both soccer and lacrosse. Niemiec played club soccer for FC Delco Sting.

Collegiate career

Niemiec attended La Salle University where she played as a defender and midfielder for the Explorers. Niemiec scored 8 goals and had 14 assists in 87 appearances for the Explorers, starting every game her sophomore, junior, and senior seasons.

Playing career

Club

Portland Thorns, 2014–2015

Niemiec was signed by the Portland Thorns on April 9, 2014 as a free agent. On June 24, 2015, the Portland Thorns FC waived defender Courtney Niemiec. Niemiec, 23, appeared in four matches for Thorns FC during
the 2015 season. An undrafted rookie in 2014, Niemiec made the team
through an open tryout and started 10 games in her first NWSL season.
She was waived by the Portland Thorns FC in June 2015.

Western New York Flash, 2016

Niemiec signed with the Western New York Flash for the 2016 NWSL season. She started four games for the Flash with six appearances.

North Carolina Courage, 2017

It was announced on January 9, 2017, that the Western New York Flash was officially sold to new ownership, moved to North Carolina, and rebranded as the North Carolina Courage. Niemiec appeared in 6 matches for the Courage, starting in 4 matches and playing 395 total minutes.
On May 27, 2017, Niemiec announced her retirement from professional soccer.

Awards & Honors

Individual