Bringing experience and skill to the table, let’s meet Ella Stevens!
Ella Stevens, a 28-year-old forward, is no stranger to the NWSL. Coming from the New York team, Gotham FC, the Legacy have added a talented attack presence for their inaugural season. With multiple players on the roster with experience in the league, there is no doubt the Legacy will mark their place comfortably. Take a look at all there is to know about Ella Stevens.
Stevens signed a two-year deal with Boston Legacy FC as a free agent. Most recently, she played for New York’s Gotham FC. There, she was a part of a championship culture. Gotham not only won the NWSL National Championship, but she was also a part of the Concacaf Women’s Champions Cup-winning roster. She registered seven goals and five assists in 32 appearances with the club.
Prior to her professional experience, Stevens played for Duke. Her resume there is massive, where her recognition could be an article in itself. To name a few, she was named to the Best Freshman XI roster, the All-ACC Academic Team twice, and the ACC honor roll. She also marked her name in Duke women’s soccer history, being a top-five all-time assist leader.
She has experience with multiple levels of the USWNT. She was a part of the U17 and U19 international rosters, tallying a goal and two assists with the U19s. She was also a big part of the U20 team’s Concacaf Championship title.
From the highest level of collegiate experience to being a close part of the USWNT youth systems, Ella Stevens brings a disciplined mindset to Boston. Her winning experience will no doubt be helpful in the Legacy’s inaugural season. You can watch Ella Stevens in the season opener for the Boston Legacy FC at Gillette Stadium on March 14 at 12:30 p.m.