Amy James-Turner
English association football player (born 1991)
Amy James-Turner (née Turner; born 4 July 1991) is an English former professional footballer who played as a defender. Capped four times for the England national team, Turner previously played for Manchester United, Liverpool, Lincoln Ladies/Notts County, Sheffield, Leeds United, Doncaster Rovers Belles, the Orlando Pride, and Tottenham Hotspur.
Early life
Amy Turner was born on 4 July 1991 in Sheffield, and grew up in the nearby town Stocksbridge. She has a sister, Lucy, who is also a footballer and was the captain of Barnsley. Their father and grandfather were also footballers, with the latter having played for the Armed Forces team during World War II.
Youth career
James-Turner joined the girl's academy of local club Sheffield Wednesday at the age of eight, and progressed to the side's under-16 team. During the same period of time, she played for Sheffield United's academy.
Club career
Early and college career, 2007–13
Doncaster Rover Belles, 2007–09
James-Turner joined FA Women's Premier League club Doncaster Rovers Belles at the age of 16.
Hofstra Pride, 2009–10
Having played in the 2009 FA Women's Premier League Cup final, a match which was broadcast in America, James-Turner was contacted by Simon Riddiough, the Barnsley-born coach of college soccer team Hofstra Pride. Riddiough invited James-Turner to study at Hofstra University and play National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) college soccer for the team. She played two seasons as a centre-back for Hofstra Pride, making 41 appearances and scoring 4 goals.
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