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Ashley Lawrence- 10 Facts You Didn’t Know About The Canadian Soccer Player

September 13, 2022
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Ashley Lawrence grabbed the attention of Canadian soccer fans and the press after neutralizing the British threat during Canada’s last group match against Great Britain at the Tokyo Olympics. She put up a staggering performance which saw her getting an assist and making a goal-saving tackle that helped Canada earn a 1-all draw to advance to the quarterfinal stage of the Olympic games at the expense of Great Britain.

She is currently playing top division football in the French capital with Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and has been an integral member of the Canadian women’s national team since 2013. She is an Olympic bronze and gold medal holder at the 2016 and 2020 Olympics in Rio and Tokyo, respectively.

With incredible leadership skills, she is billed to become the next face of Canadian women’s football. Here are exciting details you should know about her.

Ashley Lawrence's Profile

  • Full name: Ashley Elizabeth Marie Lawrence
  • Date of birth: June 11, 1995
  • Age: 29 years old
  • Zodiac Sign: Gemini
  • Place of birth: Toronto, Ontario
  • Nationality: Canadian
  • Ethnicity: Jamaican-Canadian
  • Marital Status: Single
  • Boyfriend: Matthieu Berger

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  • Interesting Facts About Ashley Lawrence You Need To Know
    • 1. Ashley Lawrence’s Age
    • 2. She Has Jamaican Roots
    • 3. Her Love For Soccer Didn’t Hinder Her From Gaining Education
    • 4. She Played Collegiate Football
    • 5. How Ashley Lawrence Rose From A Collegiate Athlete To A Club Footballer
    • 6. She Debuted For The National Team At 17
    • 7. She Established The “Yes She Canada” Program To Soccer Among Young Girls
    • 8. Ashley Lawrence Reached Her 100th Cap For Canada At The Tokyo Olympics Semi-Final Match
    • 9. There Is A Debate Whether She Should Play Up-front For The National Team
    • 10. Who Is She Dating?
    • 11. Height And Body Measurement of Ashley Lawrence

Interesting Facts About Ashley Lawrence You Need To Know

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1. Ashley Lawrence’s Age

She was born Ashley Elizabeth Marie Lawrence on the 11th of June 1995 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada by her parents. She is currently 29 years old.

2. She Has Jamaican Roots

In case you wonder about her flair, energy, and speed on the pitch is because you don’t know she has Jamaican blood running in her veins. Though she was born and raised in Toronto, she shares an ethnicity with Jamaicans. Her mum is from Yarmouth, Nova Scotia in Canada, while her dad is from Jamaica.

3. Her Love For Soccer Didn’t Hinder Her From Gaining Education

It didn’t stop her from going to school despite falling in love with soccer at a tender age. In fact, she played while schooling. There are no details about her elementary education, but she is a graduate of West Virginia University.

She was also a top-rated talent before the 2017 National Women’s Super League (NWSL) College Draft.

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4. She Played Collegiate Football

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While at West Virginia University, the Toronto native played for the West Virginia Mountaineers. A women’s soccer team represents the school in Division one of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), also known as the Big 12 Conference.

She co-captained the team and picked several awards.

5. How Ashley Lawrence Rose From A Collegiate Athlete To A Club Footballer

She was one of the highly-rated players before the 2017 NWSL College Draft after her graduation from West Virginia University. She signed for Vaughan Azzurri of League 1 Ontario to play more games before the Rio Olympics.

In 2017, joined Paris Saint-Germain in the French capital to play in Division 1 Feminine. Initially, the contract was due to expire in 2019, but in December 2018, she signed for an extension.

6. She Debuted For The National Team At 17

Lawrence first played for the national team on 12th January 2013 coming in as a substitute against China. A year later, she joined the Under-20 side at the 2014 Under-20 FIFA Women’s World Cup, playing in every single minute of the tournament for her country.

She had a good outing with the national team at the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup, giving a good account of herself.

7. She Established The “Yes She Canada” Program To Soccer Among Young Girls

Having gained much experience at both club and country levels, Lawrence felt the need to give back to her community by establishing a yearly program to aid young girls between the ages of 6-16 gain from her career experiences.

No fee is charged for the camp registration and all donations go to the families within her hometown who are in dire need.

8. Ashley Lawrence Reached Her 100th Cap For Canada At The Tokyo Olympics Semi-Final Match

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She played her 100th international game for Canada Women’s national team in a semi-final match against the United States, helping the team to a 1-0 win. She couldn’t hold back, remembering with nostalgia how she watched the team 9 years ago play in the semi-finals of the 2012 London Olympics from her living room.

Ever since she has dreamt of a day she would represent the Canadian team. And here she is 9 years later playing in the repeat of the 2012 London Olympics semi-final match. She will join the team as they defeat Sweden to win the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

9. There Is A Debate Whether She Should Play Up-front For The National Team

Lawrence plays as a fullback but occasionally she charges further up the pitch, making Canadian football fans debate the best position she should play. Initially, at the Canadian youth level, she played in the midfield, but she changed to a fullback after debuting for the senior team in 2013.

The reason she was deployed at fullback was that she came in at a time when the team lacked quality fullbacks. And she has proved to be the onions.

10. Who Is She Dating?

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She has a relationship. She is currently dating Matthieu Berger, a Dietician, and Nutritionist from Toulouse in France. She always shares pictures of her man on Instagram with romantic captions.

The pair first met in 2018 and began dating.

11. Height And Body Measurement of Ashley Lawrence

The defender who can also play as a midfielder has an above-average height. She is 5 feet 6 inches tall and weighs 60kg (132lbs).

Ashley Lawrence's Accolades

  • Division 1 Feminine with PSG (2020/21)
  • Coupe de France Feminine with PSG (2017/18)
  • Bronze Medal with Canada (2016 Rio Olympics)
  • Canadian Under-17Player of the Year (2011, 2012)
  • Canadian Women’s Player of the Year (2019)
  • Olympic Gold Medal at The 2020 Tokyo Olympics (2021)

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