Player Details

Name

Meggie Dougherty Howard

Height

5' 5"

Date of Birth

7.27.1995 (28)

Birthplace

Largo, FL United States

Position

Midfielder
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Meggie Dougherty Howard Named to NWSL Best XI of the Month

Meggie Dougherty Howard Named to NWSL Best XI of the Month

NEW YORK (September 7, 2022) - *The National Women’s Soccer League announced today the 11 players named to the Best XI of the Month, presented by Mastercard, for the month of August by the NWSL Media Association. Headlined by August Player of the Month Megan Rapinoe, six teams are represented
Career Summary

How Acquired: via trade with Washington Spirit on Dec. 24, 2020

Club Highlights:

  • Earned her 100th NWSL appearance across all competitions in the Pride’s 2022 Challenge Cup opener
  • Made her Pride debut on April 10, 2021, starting and assisting both goals in a 2–2 draw with Racing Louisville in the Challenge Cup
  • Scored her first professional goal on August 4, 2017, with Washington, in a 4–1 victory over Sky Blue FC

International Highlights:

  • Was part of the 20-player roster that won the 2016 U-23 Nordic Tournament
  • Had previous call-ups with the U-23 team, as well as the U-15 team earlier in her career

College Highlights:

  • A graduate of the University of Florida
  • Totaled 14 goals and 25 assists over 94 appearances
  • In her 2016 senior season, she led the team with 12 assists and sat second on the team with eight goals. 
  • Was named a 2016 All-American, the 2016 SEC Tournament MVP and a two-time All-SEC honoree