Emilie Bydwell (born 31 August 1985 in

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) is a

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player. Bydwell was a 3 time All-American and was also selected as the 2007 Collegiate Player of the Year. Bydwell was named the head coach of the

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on November 23, 2021. She made her USA eagles debut against England in August 2008. Emilie is a

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and is married to

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since 2015 as they have a daughter named Olivia “Ollie” Jane Bydwell who was born on July 23, 2018.

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