Julianne Sitch
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 Sitch playing for the Chicago Red Stars in June 2013 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Julianne Marie Sitch[1] | ||
| Date of birth | September 18, 1983 | ||
| Place of birth | Oswego, Illinois, United States | ||
| Height | 5 ft 3 in (1.60 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Chicago Red Stars | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2002–2005 | DePaul Blue Demons | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2001–2004 | Chicago Cobras | 29 | (10) |
| 2005 | Hampton Roads Piranhas | 12 | (4) |
| 2006 | Bälinge IF | ||
| 2007 | Chicago Gaels | 11 | (7) |
| 2007–2008 | F.C. Indiana | 14 | (10) |
| 2009 | Sky Blue FC | 16 | (1) |
| 2009 | Melbourne Victory | 8 | (1) |
| 2010 | Chicago Red Stars (WPS) | 13 | (0) |
| 2011 | Western New York Flash | 0 | (0) |
| 2011 | Atlanta Beat | 2 | (0) |
| 2012 | Chicago Red Stars (WPSLE) | ||
| 2012 | Hammarby IF | 8 | (1) |
| 2013–2014 | Chicago Red Stars (NWSL) | 31 | (1) |
| International career | |||
| United States U-19 | |||
| United States U-21 | |||
| Managerial career | |||
| 2015–2017 | Chicago Maroons (assistant) | ||
| 2018 | UIC Flames (assistant) | ||
| 2020–2022 | Chicago Red Stars (assistant) | ||
| 2020–2022 | Chicago Red Stars Reserves | ||
| 2022– | Chicago Maroons (men) | ||
| 2023– | Denver Pioneers (women) | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Julianne Marie Sitch (born September 18, 1983) is an American former professional soccer defender. She is currently head coach of the University of Denver women's soccer team. She was previously a coach for the Chicago Red Stars and head coach of the University of Chicago men's soccer team.[2] In 2022, she became the first woman in NCAA history to lead a men's team to a national championship.[3]
DePaul University
Born and raised in Oswego, Illinois, Sitch attended Oswego High School and played for the Region II Olympic Development Program.[4]
Sitch attended DePaul University where she set career records in goals, assists, and points. In 2005, she ended her DePaul career as the program's all-time leading scorer with 32 goals and 26 assists.[5][6]
Club career
Melbourne Victory
In 2009, Sitch signed with the Melbourne Victory FC in Australia's W-League. She was voted team MVP.[7][8]
Sky Blue FC
In 2009, Sitch played for Sky Blue FC during the inaugural season of the Women's Professional Soccer (WPS). She started 11 of 16 regular season games and scored one goal on June 28 during a match against the Saint Louis Athletica.[9]
Chicago Red Stars (WPS)
Sitch signed with her hometown team, the Chicago Red Stars, for the 2010 WPS season. Of her signing, she was quoted, "I am very happy to be coming home to Chicago to continue my playing career. I've always dreamt about playing in my hometown, where all of my family and friends—who have supported me throughout my career—can come and watch. I love Chicago. I love Toyota Park and the energy it brings to the game. I couldn't be more happy."[10] Sitch made 13 appearances for the Red Stars logging a total of 358 minutes.[11]
Atlanta Beat
After the Chicago Red Stars ceased operations in the WPS and Sitch was briefly picked up by the Western New York Flash, Sitch signed with the Atlanta Beat of the WPS for the 2011 season.[12][13][14] She made two appearances for the club, totaling 118 minutes.[11]
Chicago Red Stars (WPSL Elite)
Sitch played for the Chicago Red Stars in the Women's Premier Soccer League Elite (WPSL-Elite) during the summer of 2012.[15]
Hammarby IF
In 2012, Sitch spent a season with Hammarby IF and roomed with her Red Stars teammate, Lori Chalupny. She scored one goal and captained her team to promotion to the Damallsvenskan that season.[16]
Chicago Red Stars (NWSL)
In 2013, Sitch returned to the Red Stars for the inaugural season of the National Women's Soccer League.[17] She was waived by the Red Stars on July 31, 2014.[18] She officially announced her retirement as an active player on April 9, 2015.[19]
International career
Sitch was a member of the United States U-21 women's national soccer team that won the Nordic Cup in 2004.[20]
