Delanie Sheehan

Midfielder • Age 27 • #8

Delanie Breann Sheehan is an American professional soccer player who plays as a forward and midfielder for the Houston Dash in the National Women's Soccer League. She played college soccer for the UCLA Bruins and was drafted by NJ/NY Gotham FC in the 2021 NWSL Draft.

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She started playing soccer at four years old in the "Itty Bitty Indoor League" and never considered another career—soccer was always the plan.

In high school, she not only excelled in soccer but also played softball and basketball.

She comes from Walnut Creek, California.

She was selected by NJ/NY Gotham FC in the 2021 NWSL Draft on her 21st birthday.

In 2024, she appeared in every game for Gotham and played the most minutes of any player on the team.

She majored in sociology at UCLA and minored in gender studies.

She originally majored in economics at UCLA.

While playing soccer, she also worked as a personal trainer.

She loves watching game film and focusing on small details to stay one step ahead on the field.

She spent four years coaching kids to improve their soccer skills both individually and in team settings.

She follows the same game-day routine, including breakfast, wall ball, stretching, and a shower, but changes up her coffee order every time. The only constants: iced and oat milk.