Allison Mariana Schlegel is an American professional football player who plays as a forward for Chicago Stars FC of the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL). She played college football for the Penn State Nittany Lions and was selected by the Red Stars in the second round of the 2023 NWSL Draft.
She wears a pink headband during games as a signature look, a tradition that started when she was 10.
She captained the Penn State Nittany Lions in both 2021 and 2022.
She has represented the United States at five youth national team levels: U-14 through U-23.
Off the field, she enjoys the peaceful hobby of fly fishing.
She is a lifelong One Direction fan and vows to spend her life savings on a reunion tour ticket.
She developed a love for gospel rap from family car rides through the mountains playing artists like Kanye West and Lil Wayne.
She’s seen artists like Billie Eilish, Post Malone, Vance Joy, and The Lumineers live at Red Rocks, calling it her favorite music venue.
She once dreamed of starting a business selling cozy sweaters out of a renovated school bus parked at ski slopes.
She developed a journaling habit during her final college season to track her effort, success, and progress. She believes journaling helps her balance humility and confidence in her career.
She graduated with a degree in Corporate Innovation and Entrepreneurship and a minor in Sustainability Leadership.
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2023
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present
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Chicago Stars | 55 | 10 |
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2018
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2022
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Penn State Nittany Lions | 85 | 47 |
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