Rosemary Kathleen Lavelle is an American professional soccer player who currently plays for the OL Reign of the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) as well as the US national team.
Before making her senior international debut in 2017, Lavelle represented the United States at several youth levels. Lavelle began her professional career with the Boston Breakers in 2016 after ending her NCAA career with the Wisconsin Badgers, before moving to the Washington Spirit a year later. She scored three goals in six games for the United States at the 2019 World Cup, earning her the Bronze Ball. She was named to the 2019 FIFA FIFPro World XI and was named to the Best FIFA Football Awards 2019 as the world’s sixth best player. She scored one goal for the United States in the 2020 Olympics on their way to a bronze medal.
Achievements:
College
Big Ten Women’s Soccer Tournament: 2014
Club
Manchester City
Women’s FA Cup: 2019–20
International
FIFA Women’s World Cup: 2019
Olympic Bronze Medal: 2020
CONCACAF Women’s Championship: 2018
CONCACAF Women’s Olympic Qualifying Tournament: 2020
Tournament of Nations: 2018
SheBelieves Cup: 2020; 2021; 2022
Individual
Big Ten Freshman of the Year: 2013
All-Big Ten Freshman Team: 2013
First Team All-Big Ten: 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016
Big Ten Midfielder of the Year: 2015, 2016
NSCAA First Team All-American: 2015
NSCAA Second Team All-American: 2014, 2016
2014 CONCACAF Women’s U-20 Championship Golden Ball
FIFA Women’s World Cup Bronze Ball: 2019
IFFHS Women’s World Team: 2019
National Women’s Soccer League Best XI: 2019
Best Player SheBelieves Cup: 2021