Tierna Davidson is an American soccer player. She is part of the Chicago Red Stars of National Women's Soccer League. This league is the highest in women's professional soccer. She is a member of the United States women's national soccer team. She has been named the best defender in the world by Becky Sauerbrunn. This article provides a summary of Tierna’s soccer history.
Davidson is a defensive player in the midfield
Tierna, a 19 year old, is a Stanford defender who has been with Stanford University since 2012. Tierna was a defensive middlefielder for the U.S. Women's National Team. She is a Stanford grad and played for Stanford University and Cardinal in college. She has been a part of twelve matches for America, including the Concacaf Championship title. Before breaking her ankle against North Carolina Davidson had played outside for Stanford.
As a teenager, Davidson was awarded the Young Player of Year award. She also had the right to play every second for the red, blue, and white. Davidson was only player, since Julie Foudy, to have played in all ninety minutes for her first five caps. At the end of last season, she made a statement by playing in every minute of the SheBelieves Cup.
She played at Stanford University
Tierna Daniels was born in Los Angeles on September 19, 1997. She originally wanted to be an astronaut, but she ended up pursuing soccer instead. During her freshman year, she was a starter in 21 of the Stanford Cardinal's games. She was also selected to the Pac-12 All-Freshman Team. She was named to 2017's Best XI team. Davidson is one of the top players in Stanford history.
After graduating Stanford University, Davidson will be playing collegiate soccer in the U.S. women’s team. Davidson plans to play for the U.S. National Team, despite her undeclared status. She dreams of one day playing professional soccer. Davidson's upcoming Paris game will take place on June 14th, in Paris.
Becky Sauerbrunn awarded her the title of best defender worldwide
Sauerbrunn’s impact on the team was more important than any individual accolades. She acts as a facilitator and gives her teammates the chance to shine. While she may not be flashy and her stats aren't impressive on the FIFA site, it doesn't make her less of an defender.
Although the NWSL defender-of-the-year has won the award for best defending player, she doesn’t consider that she is the world’s best. It may be her humble nature that makes her stand out amongst the world's best. This attitude could help her improve as an opponent's defender. And her detailed analysis of the game could be what has made her the best defender in all of the world.