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| name = Michaela Abam
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| caption = Abam with [[Real Betis Féminas|Real Betis]] in 2019
| fullname = Michaela-Batya Bisi Abam<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://graduation.wvu.edu/files/d/0869b035-83cb-4c75-83ee-a423aa29841d/41868_299730-wvu-president_spring-2018-commencment-program-txt.pdf|title=WVU Commencement Program|publisher=West Virginia University Graduation|page=31|access-date=25 May 2019|archive-date=25 May 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190525165927/https://graduation.wvu.edu/files/d/0869b035-83cb-4c75-83ee-a423aa29841d/41868_299730-wvu-president_spring-2018-commencment-program-txt.pdf|url-status=dead}}</ref>
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1997|6|12|df=y}}
| birth_place = [[Houston]], [[Texas]], United States
| height = 1.70 m
| position = [[
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| youthyears1 =
| youthclubs1 = Texas Rush
| youthyears2 =
| youthclubs2 =
| collegeyears1 = 2014–2017 | college1 = [[West Virginia
| years1 = 2018
| clubs1 = [[Sky Blue FC]]
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| caps3 = 20
| goals3 = 3
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| clubs4 = [[Houston Dash]]
| caps4 =
| goals4 = 1
| years5 = 2023
| clubs5 = [[Linköping FC]]
| caps5 = 15
| goals5 = 2
| years6= 2024–
| clubs6= [[Deportivo Toluca F.C. (women)|Deportivo Toluca]]
| caps6= 7
| goals6= 3
|nationalyears1 = 2013
|nationalteam1 = [[United States women's national under-17 soccer team|United States U17]]
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|nationalyears2 = 2018–
|nationalteam2 = [[Cameroon women's national football team|Cameroon]]
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| ntupdate = 21:30, 17 July 2022 (UTC)
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'''Michaela-Batya Bisi Abam''' (born 12 June 1997) is an American-born Cameroonian professional [[
==Early life==
Abam was born in [[Houston]], [[Texas]]. She attended [[Harmony Science Academy]] High School and played youth soccer with Texas Rush, which later became part of [[Houston Dynamo]]/Dash Youth Academy.<ref name="hc-2021">{{cite news |url=https://www.houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-nation/dynamo/article/Houston-Dash-s-Michaela-Abam-has-happy-16386574.php |title=Houston Dash's Michaela Abam has happy homecoming |date=13 August 2021 |access-date=3 May 2023 |work=Texas Sports Nation |publisher=[[Houston Chronicle]] |first=Corey |last=Roepken}}</ref>
==College career==
Abam played in a school
▲Abam played in a school record 95 games for the Mountaineers, she scored 42 goals and had 16 assists. In 2017 she scored the only goal in a 1–0 win over the [[University of North Carolina]] in the College Cup semi-final, leading WVU to their first College Cup Final in program history.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://equalizersoccer.com/2016/12/02/michaela-abam-goal-advances-wvu-to-college-cup-final/|title=Michaela Abam goal advances WVU to College Cup final|accessdate=August 1, 2018|date=December 2, 2016}}</ref>
==Club career==
===Sky Blue FC, 2018===
Abam was selected by [[Sky Blue FC]]
===Paris FC, 2018–2019===
On 1 August
===Real Betis, 2019–2020===
On 7 August 2019, Abam signed a one-year contract to play for Spanish [[Primera División (women)|Primera División]] team [[Real Betis Féminas|Real Betis]].<ref name="goal-betis">{{cite news |url=https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/michaela-abam-real-betis-sign-paris-striker/h1kpgdcwmmdf1nrmhrlzvdso4 |title=Michaela Abam: Real Betis sign Paris striker |date=7 August 2019 |access-date=3 May 2023 |work=[[Goal (website)|Goal]] |first=Samuel |last=Ahmadu}}</ref> She appeared in 15 league matches, scoring three goals, before competition was suspended due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]]. On 24 September 2020, she scored a [[hat-trick]] against Hispalis in the pre-season Andalusian Women's Cup quarterfinals.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/michaela-abams-hat-trick-leads-real-betis-to-andalusian-cup-semi-final/162ftc0f6vey61s2llh9u4bxl5 |title=Michaela Abam's hat-trick leads Real Betis to Andalusian Cup semi-final |date=24 September 2020 |access-date=3 May 2023 |work=[[Goal (website)|Goal]] |first=Samual |last=Ahmadu}}</ref> She appeared in five more league matches for Real Betis before leaving the club.<ref name="hc-2021"/>
===Houston Dash,
In August 2021, Abam signed for the [[Houston Dash]] in the [[National Women's Soccer League|NWSL]], becoming the first player signed by the Dash who attended a Dash-affiliated youth club.<ref>{{Cite web|last=houstondynamofc|title=Michaela Abam becomes first player from Dynamo {{!}} Dash Youth Club to sign with Houston Dash
On 20 March 2023, the Dash announced that the club had waived Abam.<ref>{{cite press release |url=https://www.houstondynamofc.com/houstondash/news/houston-dash-announce-updated-2023-roster |title=Houston Dash announce updated 2023 roster |date=20 March 2023 |access-date=3 May 2023 |publisher=[[Houston Dynamo FC]]}}</ref>
===Linköping FC, 2023–===
On 4 April 2023, [[Damallsvenskan]] club [[Linköping FC]] announced that it had signed Abam.<ref name="k442-linko"/>
==International career==
Abam made her senior debut for Cameroon on 12 November 2018 in a 7–0 friendly win against [[Zambia women's national football team|Zambia]], scoring twice.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://footy-ghana.com/2018/11/cameroon-hammer-zambia-7-0-in-final-pre-awcon-friendly/|title=Cameroon hammer Zambia
==Career statistics==
===International goals===
''Scores and results list Cameroon's goal tally first''
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== Honours ==
'''West Virginia Mountaineers'''
* [[Big 12 Conference women's soccer tournament]]: [[2014 Big 12 Conference women's soccer tournament|2014]], [[2016 Big 12 Conference women's soccer tournament|2016]]
'''Individual'''
* [[Big 12 Conference]] Offensive Player of the Year: [[2016 NCAA Division I women's soccer season|2016]]
==References==
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== External links ==
* {{Liga MX Femenil player|170615}}
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* [https://web.archive.org/web/20180801220918/http://www.skybluefc.com/player/michaela-abam/]▼
* [https://wvusports.com/sports/womens-soccer/roster/michaela-abam/7269 West Virginia Mountaineers profile]
* [https://www.linkopingfc.com/spelare/michaela-abam/ Linköping FC profile]
▲* [https://web.archive.org/web/20180801220918/http://www.skybluefc.com/player/michaela-abam/ Sky Blue FC profile]
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Abam with Real Betis in 2019 | |||
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Michaela-Batya Bisi Abam[1] | ||
Date of birth | 12 June 1997 | ||
Place of birth | Houston, Texas, United States | ||
Height | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) | ||
Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
Team information | |||
Current team | Deportivo Toluca | ||
Number | 22 | ||
Youth career | |||
Texas Rush | |||
College career | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2014–2017 | West Virginia Mountaineers | 95 | (42) |
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2018 | Sky Blue FC | 4 | (0) |
2018–2019 | Paris FC | 10 | (1) |
2019–2020 | Real Betis | 20 | (3) |
2021–2022 | Houston Dash | 19 | (1) |
2023 | Linköping FC | 15 | (2) |
2024– | Deportivo Toluca | 7 | (3) |
International career‡ | |||
2013 | United States U17 | ||
2018– | Cameroon | 6 | (3) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 3 May 2023 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 21:30, 17 July 2022 (UTC) |
Michaela-Batya Bisi Abam (born 12 June 1997) is an American-born Cameroonian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Liga MX Femenil side Deportivo Toluca and the Cameroon national team.[2] She previously played for Houston Dash and Sky Blue FC in the American National Women's Soccer League, Real Betis in the Spanish Primera División, Paris FC in the Division 1 Féminine, and West Virginia University.[3][4]
Early life[edit]
Abam was born in Houston, Texas. She attended Harmony Science Academy High School and played youth soccer with Texas Rush, which later became part of Houston Dynamo/Dash Youth Academy.[5]
College career[edit]
Abam played in a school-record 95 games for the Mountaineers, scoring 42 goals and 16 assists. In 2016, she scored the only goal in a 1–0 win over the University of North Carolina in the College Cup semi-final, leading WVU to their first-ever College Cup final.[6][7]
Club career[edit]
Sky Blue FC, 2018[edit]
Abam was selected by Sky Blue FC as the 4th overall pick in the 2018 NWSL College Draft.[8] In March she was named to the final roster for the 2018 season.[9] After appearing in four games for Sky Blue, she was waived by the team on July 25.[10]
Paris FC, 2018–2019[edit]
On 1 August 2018, Abam signed a one-year contract to play for Paris FC in France's Division 1 Féminine.[11] She appeared in 10 league matches and scored one goal.[12]
Real Betis, 2019–2020[edit]
On 7 August 2019, Abam signed a one-year contract to play for Spanish Primera División team Real Betis.[12] She appeared in 15 league matches, scoring three goals, before competition was suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic. On 24 September 2020, she scored a hat-trick against Hispalis in the pre-season Andalusian Women's Cup quarterfinals.[13] She appeared in five more league matches for Real Betis before leaving the club.[5]
Houston Dash, 2021–2022[edit]
In August 2021, Abam signed for the Houston Dash in the NWSL, becoming the first player signed by the Dash who attended a Dash-affiliated youth club.[14] Her first appearance was on 13 August 2021 against the Washington Spirit, where she scored the equalizing goal in a 2–2 draw.[5][15]
On 20 March 2023, the Dash announced that the club had waived Abam.[16]
Linköping FC, 2023–[edit]
On 4 April 2023, Damallsvenskan club Linköping FC announced that it had signed Abam.[4]
International career[edit]
Abam made her senior debut for Cameroon on 12 November 2018 in a 7–0 friendly win against Zambia, scoring twice.[17] Then, she was called up to compete at the 2018 Africa Women Cup of Nations, but did not make any appearance by problems with her Cameroonian passport.[18] In May 2019, she was named for the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup.
Career statistics[edit]
International goals[edit]
Scores and results list Cameroon's goal tally first
No. | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
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1 |
12 November 2018 | Stade Municipal (Bingerville), Abidjan, Ivory Coast | 5–0 |
7–0 | Friendly | |
2 |
7–0
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Honours[edit]
West Virginia Mountaineers
Individual
- Big 12 Conference Offensive Player of the Year: 2016
References[edit]
- ^ "WVU Commencement Program" (PDF). West Virginia University Graduation. p. 31. Archived from the original (PDF) on 25 May 2019. Retrieved 25 May 2019.
- ^ "Michaela Abam rejoint le Paris FC". 1 August 2018. Archived from the original on 21 June 2019. Retrieved 1 August 2018.
- ^ "MICHAELA ABAM". Archived from the original on 1 August 2018. Retrieved 1 August 2018.
- ^ a b "Transfer: Michaela Abam leaves Houston Dash as she returns to Europe". Kick 442. 4 April 2023. Retrieved 3 May 2023.
- ^ a b c Roepken, Corey (13 August 2021). "Houston Dash's Michaela Abam has happy homecoming". Texas Sports Nation. Houston Chronicle. Retrieved 3 May 2023.
- ^ "Michaela Abam goal advances WVU to College Cup final". 2 December 2016. Retrieved 1 August 2018.
- ^ West Virginia women's soccer headed to the Final. ESPN. 3 December 2016. Retrieved 3 May 2023.
- ^ "NWSL draft results: All the picks from all 4 rounds". 18 January 2018. Retrieved 1 August 2018.
- ^ "Sky Blue FC announces official 2018 season roster". 19 March 2018. Retrieved 1 August 2018.
- ^ "Wednesday Roundup: Sky Blue FC waive Thaisa and Michaela Abam". 25 July 2018. Retrieved 1 August 2018.
- ^ "Michaela Abam rejoint le Paris FC". 1 August 2018. Archived from the original on 21 June 2019. Retrieved 1 August 2018.
- ^ a b Ahmadu, Samuel (7 August 2019). "Michaela Abam: Real Betis sign Paris striker". Goal. Retrieved 3 May 2023.
- ^ Ahmadu, Samual (24 September 2020). "Michaela Abam's hat-trick leads Real Betis to Andalusian Cup semi-final". Goal. Retrieved 3 May 2023.
- ^ houstondynamofc. "Michaela Abam becomes first player from Dynamo | Dash Youth Club to sign with Houston Dash". Houston Dynamo FC. Retrieved 18 August 2021.
- ^ "National Women's Soccer League Official Site". National Women's Soccer League. Retrieved 18 August 2021.
- ^ "Houston Dash announce updated 2023 roster" (Press release). Houston Dynamo FC. 20 March 2023. Retrieved 3 May 2023.
- ^ "Cameroon hammer Zambia 7–0 in final pre-AWCON friendly". Footy-GHANA.com. 12 November 2018. Retrieved 25 May 2019.
- ^ "Fécafoot : Michaela Abam, une négligence coupable" (in French). Camfoot.com. 23 April 2019.
External links[edit]
- Michaela Abam at Liga MX Femenil (archive) (in Spanish)
- Michaela Abam at Soccerway.com
- Michaela Abam at FBref.com
- West Virginia Mountaineers profile
- Linköping FC profile
- Sky Blue FC profile
- 1997 births
- Living people
- Cameroonian women's footballers
- Women's association football forwards
- Paris FC (women) players
- Real Betis Féminas players
- Linköpings FC players
- Division 1 Féminine players
- Liga F players
- Liga MX Femenil players
- Deportivo Toluca F.C. (women) footballers
- Damallsvenskan players
- Cameroon women's international footballers
- 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup players
- Cameroonian expatriate women's footballers
- Cameroonian expatriate sportspeople in France
- Expatriate women's footballers in France
- Cameroonian expatriate sportspeople in Spain
- Expatriate women's footballers in Spain
- Cameroonian expatriate sportspeople in Sweden
- Expatriate women's footballers in Sweden
- American women's soccer players
- Soccer players from Houston
- African-American soccer players
- American people of Cameroonian descent
- West Virginia Mountaineers women's soccer players
- NJ/NY Gotham FC draft picks
- National Women's Soccer League players
- NJ/NY Gotham FC players
- Houston Dash players
- American expatriate women's soccer players
- American expatriate sportspeople in France
- American expatriate sportspeople in Spain
- American expatriate sportspeople in Sweden
- 21st-century African-American sportspeople
- 21st-century American sportswomen
- 21st-century African-American women