Madison Tiernan (born July 3, 1995) is an American former professional

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player who last played as a

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for

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of the

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Early life and collegiate career

Tiernan attended the

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, earning several accolades during her period there. She was nominated twice All-American (2011, 2012), All-State selection in 2009–2012, three-time Regional All-American (2010–2012) and four-time Top 20 All-State selection. Tiernan was also named SJSCA Offensive Player of the Year (2011 and 2012), NSCAA NJ Girls' Soccer Player of the Year and was ranked No. 1 Girls Soccer Player in New Jersey and Region 1.

Rutgers Scarlet Knights, 2013–2016

Tiernan attended

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from 2013 to 2016. She played 88 matches (starting 85) for the Scarlet Knights, scoring 25 goals and notching 16 assists. Tiernan won several honours at college, including being named South Jersey Soccer Coaches Association (SJSCA) College Player of the Year. She was also named to the American Athletic Second Team All-Conference squad, All-Rookie Team and American Athletic Championships All-Tournament Team.

Club career

On January 12, 2017, Tiernan became the 24th overall pick in the

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, when she was chosen by

. On April 23, she debuted for the SBFC, replacing

Leah Galton Leah Danielle Galton (born 24 May 1994) is an English footballer who currently plays as a forward for Women's Super League club Manchester United. She has previously played for Sky Blue FC in the NWSL, Bayern Munich in Germany, and has represent ...

in the 71st minute of the match against

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. On May 27, Madison was part of the starting XI for the SBFC for the first time at

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, same field where she started her college career. Tiernan was replaced at the 75th minute by

References

External links

Player's Profile at Rutgers University
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Player's Profile at Sky Blue FC
American women's soccer players Living people Eastern Regional High School alumni Rutgers Scarlet Knights women's soccer players NJ/NY Gotham FC players National Women's Soccer League players Soccer players from New Jersey Women's association football midfielders Sportspeople from Voorhees Township, New Jersey 1995 births NJ/NY Gotham FC draft picks {{US-women-footy-bio-stub