Marci Jobson


Marci Jobson is a former American soccer midfielder and now the head women's soccer coach at Baylor University.

Career

Jobson grew up in St. Charles, Illinois, where she led St. Charles East High School to two state soccer championships. She first attended and played college soccer for the University of Wisconsin–Madison; after two years, she transferred to Southern Methodist University. She then played for the Chicago Cobras of the W-League for four seasons, 1. FFC Turbine Potsdam of the women's Bundesliga for one season, and the Atlanta Beat of the WUSA for three seasons. In 2004, she played for the W-League's Charlotte Eagles and Atlanta Silverbacks.

International career

Jobson made her first appearance for the U.S. women's team against Canada on June 26, 2005, making her the second-oldest American player to earn her first cap. In July 2007, she was chosen for the U.S. 2007 FIFA Women's World Cup squad, making her the oldest U.S. player by four years to be named to a first World Cup roster.

Coaching career

Jobson named head coach at Northern Illinois for the 2004 season. She is currently the head coach at Baylor University and runs her own soccer academy.