Niamh Nelson

2019 women's soccer senior class plus Gabby Kouzelos

Photo by: Jeff Reinking | Louisville Athletics

Niamh Nelson smiles for the camera at the team's photo shoot

Emina Ekic waves to the crowd during introductions before the game against Xavier at Lynn Stadium.

Photo by: Adam Creech | Louisville Athletics

Class:
Junior
High School:
Cathedral Catholic HS
Hometown:
San Diego, Calif.

2019: Started in 19 matches for the Cardinals on the backline... Led the Cardinals' defense to 10 shutouts during the year... Dished out assists against Ohio State and St. Louis for two points on the season ... Recorded two shots throughout the season, one of which was on goal.

2018: Started every game for the Cardinals on the backline … Finished the year with four shots, including two on goal … Helped lead the Cardinals defense to seven shutouts on the year … Named to the All-ACC Academic Honor Roll.

2017: Came back from injury to start nine of 10 games played for the Cardinals… Integral member of Louisville’s defensive efforts… Helped hold five opponents scoreless throughout the season.

2016: Started in all 18 games for the Cardinals … Registered five points with one goal and three assists … Scored her first collegiate goal against Indiana State … Dished out assists against UAB, Boston College and Notre Dame … Took 21 shots on the season, including nine on goal … Helped the Louisville defense in securing five shutouts … Named to the AD Honor Roll … An ACC Honor Roll selection.

High School: 2015 Scholar Athlete ... 2013-14 team went 23-2-3 and won Western League and CIF Championship ... 2014-15 team went 22-4-2 and won Western League Championship ... Scored two goals and added two assists as a junior ... San Diego Surf ECNL Academy U-16 ranked No. 8 nationally ... ECNL SoCal Conference 2011-12 First Place ... Manchester Nike Cup Portland 2012 Finalist ... ECNL Championship Chicago 2012 Finalist ... Surf Cup 2011, 2012 Finalist ... Surf Thanksgiving Cup 2010, 2011, 2012 Champions ... Blues Cup 2011 Finalists ... Blues Cup 2009 and 2010 Champions ... Presidio League 2009 and 2010 Champions ... Plays on U19 Irish National Team.

Personal: Parents are Chris Nelson and Maeve Taaffe … Born on November 24, 1997 … Major is business marketing and international business.