Teigen Jacqueline Allen (born 12 February 1994) is an Australian soccer player who plays for

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in the Australian W-League

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. She previously played for W-League teams

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, and

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as well as the

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in the American

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and

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in the Norwegian

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Early career

Allen began her football career playing for Penrith Nepean United in Western Sydney. After five years with the club her defensive talent was scouted by W-League side Sydney FC where she earned a Scholarship with NSWIS.

NSWIS and AIS

In 2008, Allen earned a scholarship with New South Wales Institute of Sport. She earned her scholarship with The Australian Institute of Sport in 2009 and she still holds it currently.

Club career

Sydney FC, 2009–2012

Allen was 15 years of age when she started playing for the professional Australian W league Sydney Fc

Western Sydney Wanderers, 2013–2014

Allen was one of three players along with Catherine Cannuli and Servet Uzunlar, to become the first women to ever sign multi-year contracts in the W-League.

Western New York Flash, 2014

On 9 June 2014, Allen was acquired by the WNY Flash of the Women's National Soccer League in the United States. WNY Flash defender Australian International Teigen Allen subbed in, marking her debut in the WNY Flash vs Seattle Reign on 22 June at Sahlen's Stadium. She was waived by the Western New York Flash in September 2014.

Return to Sydney FC, 2014–2016

On 29 August 2014, Allen signed with

returning to her original home club, with two others

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where all three will once again line up for the two time premiers after departing the Western Sydney Wanderers.

Melbourne City, 2016–2017

In September 2016, Allen joined Melbourne City. Melbourne City FC have become the first W-League Champions to go back-to-back after defeating Perth Glory 2–0 in the 2017 W-League Grand Final:

Vålerenga, 2017

On 31 December 2016,

signed Allen from Melbourne City. The sports director Egil Ødegaard said she will affect the Norwegian top-flight in 2017.

Second return to Sydney FC, 2017–2018.

Allen joined

once again ahead of the 2017–18 season.

Melbourne Victory, 2018–2020

Teigen Allen signed with

for the

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season. Melbourne Victory is pleased to announce it has signed Teigen Allen for the 2018/19 Westfield W-League season. Capped 39 times for the Matildas, Allen brings a wealth of both international and W-League experience to Victory. The signing of the talented full-back completes Jeff Hopkins' squad for the upcoming season. "Teigen has worked really hard to earn a spot at Victory, her work ethic has been outstanding," Hopkins said. "She is really experienced for her age and you can never have too much quality at your disposal.

Return to Melbourne City, 2020–2021

In November 2020, Allen returned to Melbourne City.

Return to Western Sydney Wanderers, 2021–

In August 2021, Allen returned to

for the 2021–22 W-League season.

International career

On 29 January 2008, at 13 years old, Allen played her first international with the Australian under 17's against USA at North Harbour Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand In 2009, at only 14 years of age, Allen was selected to compete at the AFC Under-19 Women's Championship. The Australians were knocked out after the group stages; however an impressive performance from Allen saw her become one of the key figures in the Australian under-16 team that won the AFC Under-16 Women's Championship later that year The Australians were knocked out after the group stages; however an impressive performance from Allen saw her become one of the key figures in the Australian under 16's Allen competed in the 2009 AFC Women's Championship with the Young Matildas. for the 2009 AFF U16 Women's Championship in

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. In 2010, Allen was named in the Matildas team to play in the 2010 AFC Women's Asian Cup, which the squad went on to win. Allen made her international Senior debut as a 15-year-old in the opening game again Vietnam At the

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in Germany, Allen was one of the youngest players in the squad. 2012 saw Allen continue cementing her place in the Matildas squad in their attempt to qualify for the 2012 London Olympics. The Australians finished third in the qualification tournament in Jinan, China, coming from behind to defeat South Korea In May 2014, Allen competed at the AFC Women's Asian Cup and helped Australia to finish second, thereby qualifying for the

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. She was reported as "almost unstoppable so far and virtually flawless every minute she plays."

Honours

With Awards: * 2009: Teigen Allen (Soccer) – Sydney Combined Press Sports person of the Year * 2009 Australian AFC Under-16 women's Championship With

2018–19 *W League Premiership 2018–19 With

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: *W-League Championship: With

: *W-League Premiership:

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*W-League Championship:

With

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* AFC Women's Asian Cup Winners:

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* AFC Under-16 Women's Championship Winners:2009

Country

;

* AFF U-16 Women's Championship:

* 2019 Cup of Nations

References

External links

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