Alia Martin
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Alia Marie Martin | ||
| Date of birth | June 9, 1998 | ||
| Place of birth | Carmel, Indiana | ||
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) | ||
| Playing position | Defender | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | Washington Spirit | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2014–2015 | Eclipse Select | ||
| 2016 | Indiana Fire | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2017–2021 | Michigan Wolverines | 56 | (2) |
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2022– | Washington Spirit | ||
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of December 16, 2021 | |||
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Alia Marie Martin (born June 9, 1998) is an American soccer defender for the Washington Spirit of the National Women's Soccer League (NSWL). She played college soccer at Michigan and was named a first team All-American by the United Soccer Coaches in 2021.
Early life[edit]
Martin attended Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School, where she helped lead Brebeuf Jesuit to the Indiana State title in 2015 and a runner-up finish in 2016.[1] She was named the Gatorade Indiana Girls Soccer Player of the Year in 2015, and the Indiana Sports Awards Girls Soccer Player of the Year in 2016.[2][3] She was also named a four-time First Team All-State, and First Team All-District honoree, and a two-time NSCAA High School All-American.[4][5]
College career[edit]
Martin signed with the University of Michigan on February 6, 2017.[6] On August 21, 2019, she was named a captain for the 2019 season.[7]
As a graduate student in 2021, she started all 20 matches she played in, totaling 1,797 minutes of action, and contributed two assists while committing only four fouls.[4] During the 2021 Big Ten Tournament, she anchored a Michigan defense that allowed just two goals in three tournament matches to help Michigan win their first Big Ten Tournament since 1999.[8] She was subsequently named to the All-Tournament team and the Defensive Player of the Tournament.[9]
Following the season she was named a MAC Hermann Trophy semifinalist, the third Wolverine in program history to become a semifinalist for the award.[10] She was also named a first team All-Big Ten honoree for the third consecutive year, and a first team All-America selection by the United Soccer Coaches, becoming the second first-team selection in program history and ninth overall.[11][12]
Professional career[edit]
On December 18, 2021, the Washington Spirit signed Martin to a one-year contract, with a club option for 2023.[13][14]
Personal life[edit]
Alia was born to Michael and Tamara Martin, and has one brother and one sister. Her sister, Reilly, was also a member of the Michigan women's soccer team.[4]
References[edit]
- ↑ "Brebeuf Jesuit's Alia Martin named to 2015-16 American Family Insurance ALL-USA Girls Soccer Team". The Indianapolis Star. June 23, 2016. Retrieved December 16, 2021.
- ↑ "Alia Martin '17 Named 2015-16 Gatorade Indiana Girls Soccer Player of the Year!". brebeuf.org. February 4, 2016. Retrieved December 16, 2021.
- ↑ "IFJ's Alia Martin named Girls 2016 Player of the Year by ISCA". indianafirejuniors.com. November 22, 2016. Retrieved December 16, 2021.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 "Alia Martin". MGoBlue.com. CBS Interactive. Retrieved December 16, 2021.
- ↑ "Brebeuf Jesuit's Alia Martin named to 2015-16 American Family Insurance ALL-USA Girls Soccer Team". usatodayhss.com. June 23, 2016. Retrieved December 16, 2021.
- ↑ "Michigan Inks 11 to National Letters of Intent". MGoBlue.com. CBS Interactive. February 6, 2017. Retrieved December 16, 2021.
- ↑ McIntosh, Megan (August 21, 2019). "Dayne, Martin Named Captains for 2019 Season". MGoBlue.com. CBS Interactive. Retrieved December 16, 2021.
- ↑ Paul, Tony (November 25, 2021). "Michigan women's soccer gets back to having fun, takes aim at national title". The Detroit News. Retrieved December 22, 2021.
- ↑ "Michigan Wins Big Ten Women's Soccer Tournament Championship". BigTen.org. November 7, 2021. Retrieved December 16, 2021.
- ↑ Kemps, Scott (November 30, 2021). "Awards and Honors: Martin Named MAC Hermann Award Semifinalist". MGoBlue.com. CBS Interactive. Retrieved December 16, 2021.
- ↑ "Big Ten Announces 2021 Women's Soccer Postseason Honors". BigTen.org. October 28, 2021. Retrieved December 22, 2021.
- ↑ Kemps, Scott (December 3, 2021). "Martin Named First Team All-American by United Soccer Coaches". MGoBlue.com. CBS Interactive. Retrieved December 16, 2021.
- ↑ "Washington Spirit Sign Defender Alia Martin to One-Year Contract". washingtonspirit.com. December 18, 2021. Retrieved December 18, 2021.
- ↑ Woelkers, David (December 20, 2021). "Martin, Loughman acquired by NWSL teams on draft day". The Michigan Daily. Retrieved December 22, 2021.
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