Fort Lauderdale United FC revealed the signing of defender Adrienne Jordan to its roster for the upcoming inaugural season of the USL Super League this August.
As only a rookie, Jordan started in 18 games for the Bears, recording 11 shots this season. Her game intelligence and versatility were evident, shining both as a defender and scorer. Jordan contributed to the Bears’ defensive line shutting out Utah State, which named her Big Sky Defensive Player of the Week, and assisted on the game-winning goal against Nebraska-Omaha.
Although Jordan was sidelined for half her sophomore season due to injury in 2013, she still was named to the Big Sky All-Conference Honorable Mention team. Jordan was a part of two shutout wins and recorded one assist against Weber State. She also put up a season-high five shots in a 2-2 tie against Colorado State.
Jordan continued to brighten the field, serving as the defensive catalyst for her team. She started in all 21 games for the Bears in 2014, scoring two goals and tying on the team for third in assists (3). Jordan was named Big Sky Co-Defensive Conference MVP and to the Big Sky All-Conference 1st Team.
During her senior year, Jordan started in all 23 games, recording 18 shots, 12 of which landed on-goal. She earned multiple accolades, including Big Sky Defensive MVP, Big Sky All-Tournament Team, All-Pacific 2nd Team and her third Big Sky All-Conference 1st Team honor. Jordan finished in the top 20 of her program with 72 games played during her career at UNC.
Jordan always aspired to cement her legacy in the professional field, specifically by reaching the Bundesliga. She first began this journey by playing for Colorado Pride in 2015 before being drafted by the Chicago Red Stars in the 4th round of the 2016 NWSL College Draft, making history by becoming the first Northern Colorado Bears and first Big Sky player to be drafted into the NWSL. However, Jordan chose to sign with Ostersund DFF in Sweden, playing 1,710 minutes and earning Player of the Match awards twice.
Her career continued at IB Vestmannaeyja in Iceland from 2017 to 2018. Here she played in all 18 league games, scoring one goal and three assists during her first season. In her second season, she recorded 1,620 minutes of playing time and earned Man of the Match awards four times. Jordan then joined Atalanta from 2018 to 2019 in the Italian Serie A and joined Birmingham City in the English FA WSL in August 2019.
Making history once again, Jordan became the first player from the University of Northern Colorado to play in the NWSL and the second from the Big Sky Conference by signing with OL Reign for the 2020 Challenge Cup.
Following her time in the NWSL, Jordan signed with UD Tenerife in Spain for the 2020 to 2021 season before finally reaching her dream of playing in the Bundesliga. Jordan joined SC Sand in the Frauen Bundesliga, playing in 32 league games and making two assists, and later with FFC Turbine Potsdam.
Jordan’s professional soccer career is decorated with achievements and experience. She has played on all different pitches and established herself as a standout global talent.
Jordan will continue to create a name for herself in women’s professional soccer as a crucial defender for Fort Lauderdale United FC’s historic first season. Fort Lauderdale United FC is excited to utilize the beacon of skills and passion that Jordan has to offer.
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