Claire Emslie

Forward • Age 32 • #10

Claire Emslie is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as a forward for Angel City FC in the American National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) and the Scotland national team.

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She scored Scotland's first-ever goal in a World Cup during the 2019 tournament against England.

She grew up idolizing Henrik Larsson, often emulating him while playing in her backyard.

She earned a degree in exercise physiology from Florida Atlantic University while playing college soccer.

She is an ally for the LGBT+ community, often speaking out about inclusivity in sports.

Her first match was for the girls’ team Hutchie Vale, where she scored a goal in a 3-2 win against a boys’ team.

She was first noticed by a coach while playing on the sidelines during her brother’s training sessions.

She married her partner Jonny Marsh in 2023. He works as a private chef to footballers.

She considers former Hibernian teammate Caroline Weir and Bristol teammate Chloe Arthur among her close friends, both of whom also play for Scotland.

Claire with her dogs.

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Claire's Team: Angel City FC