Emily Menges
Emily Townsend Menges is an American professional football player who plays as a center back for Bay FC of the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL). She previously played for Portland Thorns FC, with whom she won two NWSL Shields and two NWSL Championships.
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She proudly juggled her first NWSL season with finishing a psychology degree—shuttling between games in Portland and lectures in D.C., even studying on six‑hour flights.
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She is the vice-president of the I’m Not Done Yet Foundation, which supports young patients with cancer and chronic illnesses in honor of her late brother, Bobby.
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She earned a B.A. in Psychology from Georgetown University with an English minor.
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On her days off, she enjoys hiking, going for walks, and working on her literary newspaper called Bel Esprit.
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She has a cat named Turtle.
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Her favorite food is pizza.
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If she could have one superpower, she would choose the ability to fly.
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One of her dream vacations is to hike through Patagonia, take a river cruise to Antarctica, and continue exploring more hiking trails.
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She is passionate about photography and even has her own photography store.
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She is married to Rhian Wilkinson, former Portland teammate and current Wales national team coach.
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