E87: Iowa Soccer Legends' Interview Series with Courtney Crandell - a podcast by Kick It Forward

If there's such a thing as an original in Iowa soccer, Courtney Crandell is one that comes to mind. Courtney is a pioneer for soccer-playing women of all ages, but in her time, was among the first Iowans to break through at the D1 and National Team level. After learning the game through her older brothers Chad and Josh, the Roosevelt graduate went on to play with boys competitive teams including (arguably one of the best club teams in Iowa history) Urbandale Freedom. A prolific goal scorer, rare in any fashion when discussing Iowa players, Courtney began her collegiate career at UNC-Charlotte where she set an all-time school record with 51 points in her freshman season (21 goals, 9 assists) and was named 1st team All-American. Courtney transferred after her sophomore season to Auburn University to finish her playing career and went on to coach at the club level throughout the southeast. Now with FC Boulder, she remains involved in the game while she embraces family life and motherhood. 

 

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