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American soccer player (born 2001)

Emma Jaskaniec
Personal information
Full name Emma Katherine Jaskaniec
Date of birth (2001-05-17) May 17, 2001 (age 23)
Height 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Position(s) Midfielder / forward
Team information
Current team Spokane Zephyr FC
Number 3
Youth career
FC Wisconsin
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2019–2023 Wisconsin Badgers 91 (37)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2024– Spokane Zephyr 13 (1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of December 29, 2024

Emma Katherine Jaskaniec (born May 17, 2001) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a midfielder or forward for Spokane Zephyr FC of the USL Super League. She played college soccer for the Wisconsin Badgers.

Early life

Jaskaniec grew up in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, where she attended Menomonee Falls High School. She began playing soccer at age five, eventually joining local club team FC Milwaukee (now FC Wisconsin) in the Elite Clubs National League. Jaskaniec was invited to ECNL national training camps in two separate years. She was also invited to train with Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester City in 2018 as part of the clubs' Integrated Training Camp. In 2018, Jaskaniec was named the ECNL U17 Midwest Conference Player of the Year.

College career

As a fourteen-year-old, Jaskaniec committed to the University of Wisconsin–Madison. She graduated a year early and started playing with the Wisconsin Badgers in 2019. In her first year with the Bulldogs, Jaskaniec played in all but one of the team's games on their way to a Big Ten regular-season title. She scored her first college goal on September 29, 2019, in a 3–0 win over Penn State. Jaskaniec started all of Wisconsin's games in her sophomore and junior year. She was on track to continuing the streak in 2022 before picking up a season-ending injury during a match on October 13. Despite being sidelined for the remainder of her senior year, Jaskaniec was named the Big Ten Midfielder of the Year and included in the All-American Second Team. In 2023, she returned to the field for her final college season as a redshirt senior. After leading the team in points and scoring 9 goals in the final 10 games of the season, Jaskaniec was named to the All-Big Ten and All-Region first teams. She left Wisconsin with 91 appearances and 37 goals recorded.

Club career

Jaskaniec was selected in the 2024 NWSL Draft by the Utah Royals. She was picked in the second round and 26th overall after a hectic draft night. Although Jaskaniec was included in the Royals' 2024 preseason roster, the club ultimately did not sign her ahead of their return season to the NWSL.

Spokane Zephyr FC

On May 23, 2024, Jaskaniec signed her first professional contract with USL Super League club Spokane Zephyr FC. She scored her first goal with Spokane on October 13, 2024, in a 3–2 defeat at the hands of Lexington SC.

Personal life

Jaskaniec has spoken openly about her struggles with mental health and anxiety. She has cited meditation as a key activity that has improved her mental health and playing performance.

Career statistics

Club

As of December 29, 2024
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League Cup Playoffs Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Spokane Zephyr FC 2024–25 USL Super League 13 1 — — 13 1
Career total 13 1 0 0 0 0 13 1
  1. Includes USL Super League Playoffs

References

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  12. "No. 19 Badgers roar past Nittany Lions". Wisconsin Badgers. September 29, 2019. Retrieved December 29, 2024.
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  14. "UW loses a tough match at No. 25 Penn State". Wisconsin Badgers. October 13, 2022. Retrieved December 29, 2024.
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  19. Holt, Chandler (January 18, 2024). "Jaskaniec, Roque Ready To Get To Work With Utah Royals In 2024". KSL Sports. Retrieved December 29, 2024.
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  21. Teneyck, Alexa (May 23, 2024). "Two new players, Emma Jaskaniec and Julianne Vallerand, sign to Spokane Zephyr FC". Nonstop Local SWX Sports. Retrieved December 29, 2024.
  22. "Lexington Steals Victory From Spokane With Stoppage Time Goal". USL Spokane. Retrieved December 29, 2024.
  23. "3 Wisconsin athletes who've bravely talked about mental health". upnorthnewswi.com. Retrieved December 29, 2024.
  24. Marotta, Karley (May 3, 2022). "Emma Jaskaniec shares how her meditation journey benefitted her mental health". WAOW. Retrieved December 29, 2024.
  25. Potrykus, Jeff. "Should college athletes stay off social media during their seasons? 'Tackle the Stigma' panel discusses mental health issues in sports". Journal Sentinel. Retrieved December 29, 2024.

External links

Spokane Zephyr FC – current squad
  • Head coach: Jo Johnson
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