Julie Augustyniak

Julie Augustyniak
Personal information
Full nameJulie Ann Augustyniak[1]
Date of birth (1979-02-01) February 1, 1979 (age 46)
Place of birthNorfolk, Virginia, U.S.
Height5 ft 5 in (1.65 m)
PositionDefender
College career
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
1997–2000Clemson Tigers
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
1997–2000Atlanta Classics
2001–2003Atlanta Beat43(0)
2004–20051. FFC Turbine Potsdam14
2005F.C. Indiana
2006Atlanta Silverbacks Women
* Club domestic league appearances and goals

Julie Ann Augustyniak (born February 1, 1979) is an American former professional soccer player who featured primarily as a defender.

Early life and education

Augustyniak was born in Norfolk, Virginia and raised in Peachtree City, Georgia. She went to McIntosh High School and then Clemson University. While enrolled, she played for the Clemson Tigers women's soccer team. She was inducted into the McIntosh High School Hall of Fame in 2015.[2]

Career

She played for the Atlanta Classics of the W-League from 1997 to 2000, before joining the Beat at the team's inception. She was selected in the eighth round of the 2000 WUSA Draft by the Atlanta Beat as the 64th overall selection. Her twin sister Nancy Augustyniak also played for Atlanta Beat. They were involved in the first instance of two sets of twins that faced each other in a professional game when the Beat played against the Washington Freedom in 2002.[3]

She joined the F.C. Indiana for the 2005 season. In the summer of 2006, she played for the Atlanta Silverbacks Women.

Personal life

She married Christopher Tuff. She is currently teaching at Holy Innocents' and coaching at Top Hat.[citation needed]

Career statistics

Club

These statistics are incomplete and currently represent a portion of Augustyniak's career.

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Atlanta Beat2001[4][1]WUSA10020120
2002[5][1]WUSA20010210
2003[1]WUSA13010140
Atlanta Beat total43040470
1. FFC Turbine Potsdam2004–05Frauen-Bundesliga1414
1. FFC Turbine Potsdam total1414
Career total57040610

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Bio – 15 – Julie Augustyniak". Women's United Soccer Association. Archived from the original on June 16, 2004. Retrieved July 13, 2019.
  2. ^ "McIntosh Hall of Fame weekend announced". The Citizen. July 31, 2015. Retrieved October 21, 2024.
  3. ^ "Augustyniaks battle Littles in history-making showdown". ESPN FC. Associated Press. April 26, 2002. Retrieved July 13, 2019.
  4. ^ "Archived Season Stats & Standings – Atlanta Beat". Women's United Soccer Association. Archived from the original on July 28, 2003. Retrieved July 13, 2019.
  5. ^ "Current Season Team Stats & Standings – Atlanta Beat". Women's United Soccer Association. Archived from the original on August 15, 2002. Retrieved July 13, 2019.
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