Emeri Adames Bio
Emeri Kate Adames is an American professional soccer player who plays as a forward for the Seattle Reign of the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL). Adames signed with the Reign at the age of 17 in 2024. She won bronze medals with the youth national team at the 2023 Pan American Games and the 2024 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup.
Early Life and Background
Emeri Adames was raised in Dallas, Texas. She attended her first two years of high school at Life High School Waxahachie, where she set a school record with 47 goals in one season in 2021 as a freshman. In addition to soccer, she competed in cross country and track during her time there. Afterward, she transferred to the University of Texas at Austin High School. Adames played club soccer for the Dallas Texans Soccer Club and later for Solar Soccer Club, earning ECNL All-American honors from 2021 to 2023.
Path to Soccer
Adames began her soccer journey at a young age, training with the United States youth national team starting at the under-14 level. Her early dedication and talent led her to represent the under-17 team at the 2022 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, where she played all four games. Her impressive performance continued as she transitioned to the under-19 team, where she won a bronze medal at the 2023 Pan American Games, scoring three goals in the tournament.
Emeri Adames Career
Early Career (2024)
Emeri Adames signed a multi-year contract with Seattle Reign FC on March 13, 2024, through the NWSL’s Under-18 Entry Mechanism. She had initially committed to play college soccer at the University of North Carolina but opted to turn professional. Adames made her professional debut on March 17, 2024, coming on in the last minutes of the season-opening 1–0 win against the Washington Spirit.
Breakthrough (2024)
Adames quickly made her mark in the league, scoring her first professional goal on May 25, 2024, just before full time in a 3–2 away loss to the Washington Spirit. On August 25, 2024, she created an own goal in stoppage time that led to a 1–0 win against the North Carolina Courage. In celebration, she emulated the outstretched-arms pose of her childhood idol Megan Rapinoe, whose jersey was being retired by the Reign that night.
Notable Works and Milestones
Emeri Adames has achieved significant milestones early in her career, including winning bronze medals at both the 2023 Pan American Games and the 2024 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup. Her contributions to the national youth teams have established her as a promising talent in American soccer.
Emeri Adames Award Nominations
Throughout her career, Emeri Adames has received recognition for her performances on the field, particularly with her national youth teams.
Emeri Adames Awards Won
Emeri Adames has won bronze medals at the 2023 Pan American Games and the 2024 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup, marking significant achievements in her early career.
Emeri Adames Family
Information regarding Emeri Adames’s family is not publicly available.
Personal Life
Details about Emeri Adames’s personal life, including relationships or children, are not publicly disclosed.
