Allison Veloz
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Allison Veloz | ||
| Date of birth | January 9, 2001 | ||
| Place of birth | Corona, California, U.S. | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Necaxa | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Willow Canyon High School | |||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2020–2021 | Long Beach City College | ||
| 2022–2023 | Northern Arizona University | 38 | (11) |
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2024– | Necaxa | (1) | |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Allison Veloz (born January 9, 2001) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a forward for Necaxa in Mexico's Liga MX Femenil.
Early Life and Education
[edit]Allison Veloz was born in Corona, California, and attended Willow Canyon High School in Surprise, Arizona. While at Willow Canyon, Veloz excelled in both soccer and track and field. She set multiple school soccer records, including most goals and points scored in a single game, season, and career. In track and field, she was an Arizona state champion in the heptathlon and set the school record in the javelin throw.[1]
College Career
[edit]Veloz began her collegiate soccer career at Long Beach City College from 2020 to 2021. There, she earned conference player of the year honors and set school records for most goals scored in a season.[1]
In 2022, she transferred to Northern Arizona University to play for the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks. Over her two seasons at NAU, she played 38 games, scoring 11 goals and providing three assists. In her senior year, she led the team with seven goals and four game-winning goals, earning a spot on the Big Sky First Team All-Conference and Big Sky All-Tournament Team.[1]
Professional Career
[edit]In July 2024, Veloz signed her first professional contract with Necaxa in Liga MX Femenil. She quickly made an impact, scoring her first professional goal in a 1–0 victory over Santos Laguna.[citation needed] Her contributions helped Necaxa secure their first victory of the Apertura 2024 season.[2]
Personal Life
[edit]Veloz is the daughter of Melissa Lindley and Ruben Veloz. She has an older brother, Evan, and a younger sister, Willow. She chose to attend Northern Arizona University because of its positive environment and strong team support.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d "Allison Veloz - NAU Women's Soccer Roster". NAU Athletics. Retrieved 2024-11-19.
- ^ "Necaxa Femenil consigue su primera victoria en el Apertura 2024". Posta Deportes. 2024-09-15. Retrieved 2024-11-19.