Makenzy Doniak


Makenzy Allyson Doniak is an American professional soccer player. A forward, she plays for the Chicago Red Stars of the National Women's Soccer League.

Club career

Virginia Cavaliers

Doniak left the Virginia Cavaliers as the career leader in points and goals.

Western New York Flash, 2016

Doniak was drafted by Western New York Flash in the 2nd round of the 2016 NWSL College Draft. Doniak won the 2016 NWSL Championship as a member of the Flash.

North Carolina Courage 2017–2018

Doniak became a member of the Courage when the Western New York Flash were purchased by the North Carolina FC Organization. She was part of the Courage team that won the 2017 NWSL Shield, and advanced to the 2017 Championship Game. Doniak came in as a first half substitute in the final, replacing an injured Taylor Smith. The Courage lost to the Portland Thorns FC 1–0. On February 23, 2018, the Courage announced that Doniak had torn her ACL and would miss the entire 2018 season.

Loan to Adelaide United 2017

On October 27, 2017 Doniak was loaned to Australian club Adelaide United as an international player for the 2017–18 W-League season. She scored 7 goals during the season, which led the team in scoring.

Utah Royals FC, 2018–2019

On June 28, 2018 the Utah Royals acquired Doniak from the Courage in a trade that sent the rights for Heather O'Reilly to North Carolina.
Doniak made her debut for the Royals on May 11, 2019 against the Houston Dash. She scored her first goal for Utah on May 26 in a 2–0 victory over the Orlando Pride. Doniak made one start in 11 appearances for Utah during the 2019 NWSL season.

Chicago Red Stars, 2020–present

On December 19, 2019 Doniak was traded to the Chicago Red Stars in exchange for Chicago's second round draft pick in the 2021 NWSL College Draft.