About
Amanda Kathleen McGlynn (formerly Haught; born November 3, 1998) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a goalkeeper for the Utah Royals of the National Women’s Soccer League and the United States national team. She previously played for NJ/NY Gotham FC, winning the 2023 NWSL Championship. She played college soccer for the Virginia Tech Hokies.
Growing up in the American South, McGlynn attended Sandalwood High School in Jacksonville, Florida and received a scholarship to play soccer at Virginia Tech. She started as a goalkeeper during her four seasons of soccer at Virginia Tech, where she was a back-to-back All-ACC first-team goalkeeper.
McGlynn registered for the 2020 NWSL College Draft in January 2020. Sky Blue FC selected her with the 20th overall pick.
The 2020 NWSL season was cancelled due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on sports. McGlynn signed a one-year contract with Sky Blue FC in June 2020, joining the team for the 2020 NWSL Challenge Cup tournament.
McGlynn made her NWSL debut in a 1–1 draw against Kansas City NWSL on July 3, 2021. The match was her only appearance of the season…
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