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===International career===
===International career===
[[File:2011 United States women's national soccer team players with Hillary Clinton.jpg|thumb|2011 United States women's national soccer team players, Jillian Loyden, Nicole Barnhart, Lori Lindsey, and Ali Krieger, with United States Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton.]]
[[File:2011 United States women's national soccer team players with Hillary Clinton.jpg|thumb|2011 United States women's national soccer team players, Jillian Loyden, Nicole Barnhart, Lori Lindsey, and Ali Krieger, with United States Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton.]]
Loyden made her first appearance for the [[United States women's national soccer team]] on October 2, 2010, in a game against China. In 2011, she earned a spot on her first world championship roster, making the Women's World Cup team as the third goalkeeper.<ref name="US Soccer bio" /><ref>{{cite web|title=Jill Loyden makes most of unexpected opportunities|url=http://espn.go.com/espnw/news-opinion/6863535/wps-playoffs-jill-loyden-makes-most-unexpected-opportunities|publisher=ESPN|accessdate=November 15, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Heather Mitts, Jill Loyden on training roster|url=http://espn.go.com/sports/soccer/news/_/id/6331934/heather-mitts-jill-loyden-us-women-training-roster|publisher=ESPN|accessdate=November 15, 2012}}</ref>
Loyden made her first appearance for the [[United States women's national soccer team]] on October 2, 2010, in a game against China. In 2011, she earned a spot on her first world championship roster, making the Women's World Cup team as the third goalkeeper.<ref name="US Soccer bio" /><ref>{{cite web|title=Jill Loyden makes most of unexpected opportunities|url=http://espn.go.com/espnw/news-opinion/6863535/wps-playoffs-jill-loyden-makes-most-unexpected-opportunities|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111102105350/http://espn.go.com/espnw/news-opinion/6863535/wps-playoffs-jill-loyden-makes-most-unexpected-opportunities|url-status=dead|archive-date=November 2, 2011|publisher=ESPN|accessdate=November 15, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Heather Mitts, Jill Loyden on training roster|url=https://www.espn.com/sports/soccer/news/_/id/6331934/heather-mitts-jill-loyden-us-women-training-roster|publisher=ESPN|access-date=November 15, 2012}}</ref>


She was an alternate on the [[2012 Summer Olympics|2012 London Olympics]] roster, along with [[Christen Press]], [[Lori Lindsey]], and [[Meghan Klingenberg]]. After winning the gold medal, the team embarked on a "Victory Tour," during which Loyden was substituted in for [[Hope Solo]] in the 55th minute of the game against Costa Rica.<ref>{{cite web|title=U.S. Women's National Team Topples Costa Rica 8–0 to Open Fan Tribute Tour in Rochester |publisher=US Soccer |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/News/Womens-National-Team/2012/09/WNT-Topples-Costa-Rica-80-to-Open-Fan-Tribute-Tour-in-Rochester.aspx |accessdate=September 1, 2012 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120904000111/http://www.ussoccer.com/News/Womens-National-Team/2012/09/WNT-Topples-Costa-Rica-80-to-Open-Fan-Tribute-Tour-in-Rochester.aspx |archivedate=September 4, 2012 }}</ref>
She was an alternate on the [[2012 Summer Olympics|2012 London Olympics]] roster, along with [[Christen Press]], [[Lori Lindsey]], and [[Meghan Klingenberg]]. After winning the gold medal, the team embarked on a "Victory Tour," during which Loyden was substituted in for [[Hope Solo]] in the 55th minute of the game against Costa Rica.<ref>{{cite web|title=U.S. Women's National Team Topples Costa Rica 8–0 to Open Fan Tribute Tour in Rochester |publisher=US Soccer |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/News/Womens-National-Team/2012/09/WNT-Topples-Costa-Rica-80-to-Open-Fan-Tribute-Tour-in-Rochester.aspx |accessdate=September 1, 2012 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120904000111/http://www.ussoccer.com/News/Womens-National-Team/2012/09/WNT-Topples-Costa-Rica-80-to-Open-Fan-Tribute-Tour-in-Rochester.aspx |archivedate=September 4, 2012 }}</ref>


Loyden decided to retire from international soccer in October 2014, citing a need to focus on raising her nephew, whose mother (Loyden's younger sister Britton) was murdered by her fiancée in 2012.<ref>{{cite web|title=Former Team USA Keeper: Hope Solo Should Be Benched|date=October 6, 2014 |publisher=ESPN|url=http://espn.go.com/espnw/news-commentary/article/11652718/hope-solo-benched|accessdate=October 6, 2014}}</ref>
Loyden decided to retire from international soccer in October 2014, citing a need to focus on raising her nephew, whose mother (Loyden's younger sister Britton) was murdered by her fiancée in 2012.<ref>{{cite web|title=Former Team USA Keeper: Hope Solo Should Be Benched|date=October 6, 2014 |publisher=ESPN|url=https://www.espn.com/espnw/news-commentary/story/_/id/11652718/hope-solo-benched|access-date=October 6, 2014}}</ref>


==Coaching career==
==Coaching career==

Revision as of 19:02, 21 July 2024

Jillian Loyden
Personal information
Full name Jillian Ann Loyden[1]
Date of birth (1985-06-25) June 25, 1985 (age 39)
Height 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Position(s) Goalkeeper
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2004–2007 Villanova Wildcats
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2007–2008 Jersey Sky Blue 21 (0)
2009 Saint Louis Athletica 3 (0)
2009Central Coast Mariners (loan)
2010 Chicago Red Stars 23
2011 magicJack 8 (0)
2013–2014 Sky Blue FC 20 (0)
2016 Sky Blue FC 0 (0)
International career
2010–2014 United States 10 (0)
Managerial career
2016 Sky Blue FC (assistant)
Medal record
Women's football
Representing the  United States
FIFA Women's World Cup
Silver medal – second place 2011 Germany Team
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of October 27, 2014
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of October 6, 2014

Jillian Ann Loyden (born June 25, 1985) is an American retired soccer goalkeeper who most recently played for Sky Blue FC in the National Women's Soccer League and the United States women's soccer team. She previously played for the Saint Louis Athletica, Chicago Red Stars, and MagicJack in the WPS. She became an assistant coach for Sky Blue FC in 2016.

Early life

A native of Vineland, New Jersey, Loyden played soccer and basketball at Vineland High School.[2] She was named a first team All-State selection and was chosen as the Player of the Year by The Press of Atlantic City and The Daily Journal. She was also named the Daily Journal Player of the Year in 2001 and was a three-time All-South Jersey and All-Cape Atlantic League performer.[3]

Playing career

Collegiate career

Loyden attended Villanova University and majored in comprehensive science. She played goalkeeper for the Wildcats. During her senior year, she had a .891 save percentage (fourth in the United States), finished with a 0.52 goals-against average (10th in nation), and was named Big East Goalkeeper of the Year for the third straight season (a conference first) and named First-Team All-Big East. During her junior year, she was named NSCAA First-Team All-American First-Team All-Big East and was honored as the Big East Goalkeeper of the Year. [3]

Club career

Magic Jack keeper Jill Loyden

In 2009, Loyden was drafted in the sixth round (37th overall) of the inaugural season of the Women's Professional Soccer. She was the back-up goalkeeper for Hope Solo on St. Louis Athletica. During her first appearance for St. Louis on May 23 in Chicago, she made six saves in a 2–0 win and was named WPS Player of the Week.[3]

In 2010, Loyden was the starting goalkeeper for the Chicago Red Stars in the Women's Professional Soccer league, playing in 23 games while making 72 saves and compiling a 1.17 GAA.[3]

In 2011, Loyden served as the goalkeeper for magicJack in the Women's Professional Soccer league. She started and played in eight regular season games helping the team to the WPS playoffs.

On January 11, 2013, she joined Sky Blue FC in the new National Women's Soccer League.

International career

2011 United States women's national soccer team players, Jillian Loyden, Nicole Barnhart, Lori Lindsey, and Ali Krieger, with United States Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton.

Loyden made her first appearance for the United States women's national soccer team on October 2, 2010, in a game against China. In 2011, she earned a spot on her first world championship roster, making the Women's World Cup team as the third goalkeeper.[3][4][5]

She was an alternate on the 2012 London Olympics roster, along with Christen Press, Lori Lindsey, and Meghan Klingenberg. After winning the gold medal, the team embarked on a "Victory Tour," during which Loyden was substituted in for Hope Solo in the 55th minute of the game against Costa Rica.[6]

Loyden decided to retire from international soccer in October 2014, citing a need to focus on raising her nephew, whose mother (Loyden's younger sister Britton) was murdered by her fiancée in 2012.[7]

Coaching career

On February 4, 2016, Loyden was named an assistant coach for Sky Blue FC,[8] where she had previously played in 2013–2014.

References

  1. ^ "FIFA Women's World Cup Germany 2011 – List of Players: USA" (PDF). FIFA. July 28, 2014. p. 16. Archived from the original (PDF) on November 22, 2019. Retrieved April 10, 2022.
  2. ^ Jillian Loyden Archived July 23, 2011, at the Wayback Machine, Villanova University, Accessed July 17, 2011.
  3. ^ a b c d e "Jill Loyden profile". US Soccer. Archived from the original on November 4, 2012. Retrieved November 15, 2012.
  4. ^ "Jill Loyden makes most of unexpected opportunities". ESPN. Archived from the original on November 2, 2011. Retrieved November 15, 2012.
  5. ^ "Heather Mitts, Jill Loyden on training roster". ESPN. Retrieved November 15, 2012.
  6. ^ "U.S. Women's National Team Topples Costa Rica 8–0 to Open Fan Tribute Tour in Rochester". US Soccer. Archived from the original on September 4, 2012. Retrieved September 1, 2012.
  7. ^ "Former Team USA Keeper: Hope Solo Should Be Benched". ESPN. October 6, 2014. Retrieved October 6, 2014.
  8. ^ "Paul Greig, Jill Loyden Join Sky Blue FC Coaching Staff". NWSL. Retrieved March 9, 2017.