Lori Christine Chalupny Lawson (née Chalupny; born January 29, 1984) is a former American soccer defender who last played for the Chicago Red Stars and the United States women's national soccer team. She is a gold medalist from 2008 Beijing Olympics, and a bronze medalist in 2007 FIFA Women's World Cup hosted by China. She was also on the roster of the United States national soccer team for the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup in Canada. She is the current head woman's soccer coach of Maryville University in St. Louis.

Lori Chalupny
Chalupny with the Chicago Red Stars in 2015
Personal information
Full name Lori Christine Chalupny[1]
Date of birth (1984-01-29) January 29, 1984 (age 40)
Place of birth St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Height 5 ft 4 in (1.63 m)
Position(s) Midfielder
Youth career
J.B. Marine S.C.
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2002–2005 North Carolina Tar Heels
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2006–2007 River Cities Futbol Club 0 (0)
2009–2010 Saint Louis Athletica 24 (3)
2010–2011 Atlanta Beat 32 (4)
2012 Chicago Red Stars (WPSL-E) 13 (5)
2012 AIK Fotboll Dam
2013–2015 Chicago Red Stars (NWSL) 45 (11)
International career
United States U-16
United States U-19 21
United States U-21 14
2001–2015 United States 106 (10)
Managerial career
2018– Maryville Saints
Medal record
Summer Olympics
Gold medal – first place 2008 Beijing Team
FIFA Women's World Cup
Bronze medal – third place 2007 China Team
Gold medal – first place 2015 Canada Team
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Early life

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Chalupny was born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri. At the age of five, Lori spent time at an after-school program playing soccer with other boys in the program. Chalupny recalls:

"I'd literally turn black from the asphalt."[2]

She then went on to play soccer at Nerinx Hall High School where she was also on the Honor Roll her sophomore, junior, and senior years. She also played for club soccer team, J.B. Marine S.C.[3] She was named NSCAA and Parade All-American as a junior and senior.[4]

University of North Carolina

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Chalupny played for the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill from 2002 to 2005 and won an NCAA championship title with the Tar Heels as a sophomore in 2003.[3][5] After missing much of her freshman season due to injury, she played in 16 games, scored three goals and served seven assists. She was subsequently named to the All-ACC First Team, the NSCAA Second-Team All-American, and the ACC All-Freshman Team.[3] During her second year with the team, she helped the team go undefeated with a 27–0–0 record and win the NCAA championship starting 26 of 27 games, scoring 11 goals and serving 12 assists.[3] She was named First-Team All-ACC and NSCAA All-American the same year.[3] In 2004, she scored six goals and served five assists in the 23 games in which she played. In addition to being named Most Valuable Player by Soccer America, she was named First-Team NSCAA All-American for the second consecutive year and First-Team All-ACC for the third.[3] During her final year with the Tar Heels, she scored ten goals and served eight assists playing as a midfielder. The Tar Heels finished the season with a 23–1–1 record under her leadership as captain for the second consecutive year. She finished her college career with 30 goals and 32 assists from the midfield.[4]

Playing career

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Club

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In April 2006, Chalupny joined River Cities Futbol Club of the Women's Premier Soccer League.

WPS, 2009–2011

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On September 16, 2008, Chalupny was one of the three players drafted for Saint Louis Athletica in the 2008 WPS Player Allocation of national team members, with the new league starting play in April 2009. She scored the first home goal of the season off of a corner kick in a 1–0 win against FC Gold Pride. She was team captain, made the All-Star team, and was nominated for WPS's Player of the Year award the same year. During the 2010 and 2011 seasons, she played for the Atlanta Beat and appeared in 15 and 17 games respectively and scored 2 goals in each season.[6]

Chicago Red Stars (WPSL-Elite) and AIK Fotboll, 2012

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After the folding of the WPS in early 2012, she played for the Chicago Red Stars in Women's Premier Soccer League Elite, appearing in ten games and scoring five goals.[7] On August 8, 2012, she joined AIK Fotboll Dam in the Swedish Damallsvenskan.[8]

Chicago Red Stars (NWSL), 2013–2015

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On February 5, 2013, she rejoined the Chicago Red Stars in the new National Women's Soccer League.[9] Chalupny captained the Red Stars during the inaugural season, played 18 matches and scored 5 goals, the highest scored by a member of the team; and was named to NWSL 2013 best eleven.[10]

In 2014 National Women's Soccer League season, Chalupny captained Chicago Red Stars to fifth place, played in a team high of 23 matches and 2003 minutes, and scored five goals.

Chalupny retired from professional soccer after the 2015 National Women's Soccer League season, and on July 30, 2016, the Red Stars retired squad number 17 in her honor.[11][12]

International

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A member of the U.S. national under-16, 19 and 21 teams, Chalupny earned her first cap for the senior team on March 7, 2001, against Italy. She scored her first goal for the U.S. senior team on May 9, 2004, against Mexico. Although she predominantly played left back at the 2005 Algarve Cup, she also played as an outside midfielder.[3]

In January 2006, Chalupny suffered a concussion after two blows to the head in a game against France. She was ordered by her doctors to take several months off, and did not return to national team play until July 2006.[13] She started at midfield in all six of the United States' games at the 2007 FIFA Women's World Cup, and scored two goals, one of which was the game-winning goal in the U.S. 1–0 win over Nigeria on September 18, 2007. The goal, coming just 57 seconds into the game, was the second-fastest in Women's World Cup history.[14]

Chalupny played in four games for the U.S. at the 2008 Summer Olympics. In the first game, she received a punch intended for the ball from the keeper and left the field. She scored one goal against Japan in the semi-final. The U.S. team won the tournament and took the Olympic gold medal. During the 2009 Algarve Cup, Chalupny was named co-captain of the team. She played every minute of five matches in 2009, captaining the U.S. team in a 1–0 win against Germany after co-captain Christie Rampone became pregnant.

From 2009 to November 2014, Chalupny was not called to play for the United States women's national soccer team due to a history of concussions.[13] However, after approaching the U.S. Soccer Federation in 2014 and passing numerous tests, she was called up by the team in December 2014.[15] National team head coach Jill Ellis selected Chalupny as part of the roster for the 2014 International Tournament of Brasilia.[16] Ellis also selected her for the national team roster for the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup.

On August 17, 2015, Chalupny announced that she was retiring from international soccer after Celebration Tour. She said: "there is no better way to go out than as a world champion and this just seemed like the right time to put a cap on my international career"[17]

International goals

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Key (expand for notes on "international goals" and sorting)
Location Geographic location of the venue where the competition occurred
Sorted by country name first, then by city name
Lineup Start – played entire match
on minute (off player) – substituted on at the minute indicated, and player was substituted off at the same time

off minute (on player) – substituted off at the minute indicated, and player was substituted on at the same time
(c) – captain
Sorted by minutes played

Min The minute in the match the goal was scored. For list that include caps, blank indicates played in the match but did not score a goal.
Assist/pass The ball was passed by the player, which assisted in scoring the goal. This column depends on the availability and source of this information.
penalty or pk Goal scored on penalty-kick which was awarded due to foul by opponent. (Goals scored in penalty-shoot-out, at the end of a tied match after extra-time, are not included.)
Score The match score after the goal was scored.
Sorted by goal difference, then by goal scored by the player's team
Result The final score.

Sorted by goal difference in the match, then by goal difference in penalty-shoot-out if it is taken, followed by goal scored by the player's team in the match, then by goal scored in the penalty-shoot-out. For matches with identical final scores, match ending in extra-time without penalty-shoot-out is a tougher match, therefore precede matches that ended in regulation

aet The score at the end of extra-time; the match was tied at the end of 90' regulation
pso Penalty-shoot-out score shown in parentheses; the match was tied at the end of extra-time
Light-purple background colorexhibition or closed door international friendly match
Light-yellow background color – match at an invitational tournament
Orange background color – Olympic women's football tournament
Blue background color – FIFA women's world cup final tournament

NOTE: some keys may not apply for a particular football player

Goal Date Location Opponent Lineup Min Assist/pass Score Result Competition
1
May 9, 2004[m 1] Albuquerque Mexico 21.

on 70' (off Lilly)

19 Lindsay Tarpley 5350.03005

3–0

5350.03005

3–0

Friendly
2
Jun 26, 2005[m 2] Virginia Beach Canada Start 12 unassisted 5150.01005

1–0

5250.02005

2–0

Friendly
3
Jan 30, 2007[m 3] Guangzhou China Start 46+ unassisted 5150.01005

1–0

5250.02005

2–0

Four Nations Tournament
4
May 12, 2007[m 4] Frisco Canada 72.

off 72' (on Wagner)

28 Lindsay Tarpley 5250.03005

3–1

5450.06005

6–2

Friendly
5
Sep 18, 2007[m 5] Shanghai Nigeria Start 1 Abby Wambach 5150.01005

1–0

5150.01005

1–0

World Cup: Group B
6
Sep 30, 2007[m 6] Shanghai Norway Start 58 unassisted 5350.03005

3–0

5350.04005

4–1

World Cup: third place match
7
Aug 18, 2008[m 7] Beijing Japan Start 44 Amy Rodriguez 5150.02005

2–1

5250.04005

4–2

Olympics: semifinal
8
Sep 20, 2008[m 8] Bridgeview Ireland Start 19 Lindsay Tarpley 5150.01005

1–0

5250.02005

2–0

Friendly
9
Apr 4, 2015[m 9] St. Louis New Zealand 34.

on 57' (off Klingenberg)

76 Megan Rapinoe 5250.02005

2–0

5450.04005

4–0

Friendly
10
May 17, 2015[m 10] Carson Mexico 45.

on 45' (off Klingenberg)

46 Abby Wambach 5150.02005

2–1

5450.05005

5–1

Friendly

Coaching career

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In 2011, Chalupny was an assistant coach for the Washington University in St. Louis women's soccer team.[18] From 2013 to January 1, 2018, she was the assistant coach at Maryville University. As of January 1, 2018 she became the head coach of Maryville University.

Honors and awards

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Chalupny is a two-time winner of the women's Keough Award for outstanding soccer player from the St. Louis area, and won US Soccer's Youth Player of the Year Award in 2005.

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Video games

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Chalupny was featured along with her national teammates in the EA Sports' FIFA video game series in FIFA 16, the first time women players were included in the game.[19]

Ticker Tape Parade and White House Honor

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Following the United States' win at the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup, Chalupny and her teammates became the first women's sports team to be honored with a Ticker tape parade in New York City.[20] Each player received a key to the city from Mayor Bill de Blasio.[21] In October of the same year, the team was honored by President Barack Obama at the White House.[22]

References

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  1. ^ "FIFA Women's World Cup Canada 2015 – List of Players: USA" (PDF). FIFA. July 6, 2015. p. 24. Archived from the original (PDF) on February 2, 2020. Retrieved April 10, 2022.
  2. ^ "Meet the U.S. women's soccer team seeking World Cup glory". www.cbsnews.com. June 9, 2015. Retrieved March 5, 2016.
  3. ^ a b c d e f g "Lori Chalupny player profile". US Soccer. Archived from the original on July 22, 2012. Retrieved September 21, 2012.
  4. ^ a b "Lori Chalupny bio". Lori Chalupny. Retrieved September 21, 2012.
  5. ^ Bell, Jack (December 20, 2006). "A U.S. Defender With an Attacking Spirit". The New York Times. Retrieved December 5, 2014.
  6. ^ "Atlanta Beat Midfielder Lori Chalupny Discusses Leadership in Tips from the Pros". Bleacher Report. Retrieved September 21, 2012.
  7. ^ "Red Stars Sign Lori Chalupny for 2012 Season". Chicago Red Stars. Retrieved September 21, 2012.
  8. ^ "Chalupny has different view of Olympics this year". The Telegraph. Retrieved September 21, 2012.
  9. ^ "Red Stars Add Chalupny, Hemmings & Masar for 2013 « Chicago Red Stars". Archived from the original on February 7, 2013. Retrieved February 5, 2013.
  10. ^ "NWSL BEST XI" (Press release). NWSL. Archived from the original on September 26, 2013.
  11. ^ Halloran, John D. (July 31, 2016). "Red Stars honor Chalupny; number 17 retired". The Equalizer. Retrieved July 21, 2023.
  12. ^ Gorden, Bridget (July 31, 2016). "Teach Them How To Say Goodbye: Red Stars 1, Kansas City 0, Recap". Hot Time in Old Town. Retrieved July 21, 2023.
  13. ^ a b Goff, Steven (October 21, 2010). "For soccer star Lori Chalupny, concussions have created confusion about her health". Washington Post. Retrieved September 21, 2012.
  14. ^ "FIFA.com – Quick-fire US finish on top". Archived from the original on October 12, 2007.
  15. ^ Bird, Liviu (December 5, 2014). "Symptom-free, Lori Chalupny to rejoin USWNT after concussion battle". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved December 5, 2014.
  16. ^ Hayes, Graham (December 5, 2014). "Chalupny on WNT roster". ESPN. Retrieved December 5, 2014.
  17. ^ "Lori Chalupny to Retire From International Soccer at End of 2015". www.ussoccer.com.
  18. ^ "2008 Olympic Gold Medalist Lori Chalupny Joins Women's Soccer Staff". Washington University. Retrieved September 21, 2012.
  19. ^ Barnes, Katie (September 28, 2015). "Why 'FIFA 16' is a Landmark for Women". ESPN. Retrieved January 3, 2016.
  20. ^ "U.S. women celebrate World Cup with ticker-tape parade in New York City". USA Today. July 11, 2015. Retrieved January 3, 2016.
  21. ^ "Team USA parades NYC's "Canyon of Heroes"". CBS News. July 10, 2015. Retrieved January 3, 2016.
  22. ^ Wagner, Laura (October 27, 2015). "Obama To U.S. Women's Soccer Team: 'Playing Like A Girl Means You're A Badass'". NPR. Retrieved January 3, 2016.
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Preceded by WNT captain
2009
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