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Mead began her youth career at California Girls FC before joining [[Middlesbrough F.C.]] Centre of Excellence at age 10 before moving at age 16 to Sunderland, then in the [[FA Women's Premier League]]. In her first season she scored 23 goals in as many games,and ended the season with 29 goals in all competitions, followed by 30 goals in 28 matches the following season, and 15 goals in the [[2014 FA WSL]] season to lead Sunderland to [[Promotion and relegation|promotion]] to WSL 1.<ref name="BBC"/> Although Mead turned [[Professional sports|professional]] upon Sunderland's promotion, she resolved to finish her final year at University. She also agreed to work as a [[Bartender|barmaid]] in her local [[pub]] during the off-season, as a courtesy to the owners who had previously provided her with [[sponsorship]] funding.<ref>{{cite news|title=Mead eager to revise Canadian experience|url=http://www.fifa.com/womensworldcup/news/y=2015/m=1/news=mead-eager-to-revise-canadian-experience-2508563.html|accessdate=19 July 2015|publisher=[[FIFA]]|date=19 January 2015}}</ref> |
Mead began her youth career at California Girls FC before joining [[Middlesbrough F.C.]] Centre of Excellence at age 10 before moving at age 16 to Sunderland, then in the [[FA Women's Premier League]]. In her first season she scored 23 goals in as many games,and ended the season with 29 goals in all competitions, followed by 30 goals in 28 matches the following season, and 15 goals in the [[2014 FA WSL]] season to lead Sunderland to [[Promotion and relegation|promotion]] to WSL 1.<ref name="BBC"/> Although Mead turned [[Professional sports|professional]] upon Sunderland's promotion, she resolved to finish her final year at University. She also agreed to work as a [[Bartender|barmaid]] in her local [[pub]] during the off-season, as a courtesy to the owners who had previously provided her with [[sponsorship]] funding.<ref>{{cite news|title=Mead eager to revise Canadian experience|url=http://www.fifa.com/womensworldcup/news/y=2015/m=1/news=mead-eager-to-revise-canadian-experience-2508563.html|accessdate=19 July 2015|publisher=[[FIFA]]|date=19 January 2015}}</ref> |
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In her first match at the top level, Mead scored in Sunderland's [[Upset|shock]] 2–1 win over reigning champions [[Liverpool L.F.C.|Liverpool]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Exclusive: Beth Mead|url=http://www.shoot.co.uk/category/features/exclusive-beth-mead-sunderland-confident-after-impressive-wsl-start/|accessdate=19 July 2015|publisher=[[Shoot (football magazine)]]|date=23 April 2015}}</ref> On 19 July 2015, Mead scored a [[hat-trick]] against league leaders [[Chelsea L.F.C.|Chelsea]], making her the league-leading scorer with eight goals.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Currie|first1=Jo|title=Carlton Fairweather: Beth Mead 'deserves' senior England call|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/33586717|accessdate=19 July 2015|publisher=[[BBC Sport]]|date=19 July 2015}}</ref> Earlier that week, Mead avoided injury despite rolling her car three times while trying to avoid a deer.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Currie|first1=Jo|title=WSL 1: Sunderland Ladies 4-0 Chelsea Ladies |url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/33491193|accessdate=19 July 2015|publisher=[[BBC Sport]]|date=18 July 2015}}</ref> The following week, she scored twice in a 4–1 win at [[Bristol Academy W.F.C.|Bristol]], sending Sunderland to the top of the WSL 1.<ref>{{cite web|title=Williams says Sunderland's sights are set on the top|url=http://www.fawsl.com/news/williams_says_sunderlands_sights_are_set_on_the_top.html|publisher=[[FA WSL]]|accessdate=27 July 2015|date=25 July 2015}}</ref> |
In her first match at the top level, Mead scored in Sunderland's [[Upset|shock]] 2–1 win over reigning champions [[Liverpool L.F.C.|Liverpool]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Exclusive: Beth Mead|url=http://www.shoot.co.uk/category/features/exclusive-beth-mead-sunderland-confident-after-impressive-wsl-start/|accessdate=19 July 2015|publisher=[[Shoot (football magazine)]]|date=23 April 2015|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150520112002/http://www.shoot.co.uk/category/features/exclusive-beth-mead-sunderland-confident-after-impressive-wsl-start/|archivedate=20 May 2015|df=dmy-all}}</ref> On 19 July 2015, Mead scored a [[hat-trick]] against league leaders [[Chelsea L.F.C.|Chelsea]], making her the league-leading scorer with eight goals.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Currie|first1=Jo|title=Carlton Fairweather: Beth Mead 'deserves' senior England call|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/33586717|accessdate=19 July 2015|publisher=[[BBC Sport]]|date=19 July 2015}}</ref> Earlier that week, Mead avoided injury despite rolling her car three times while trying to avoid a deer.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Currie|first1=Jo|title=WSL 1: Sunderland Ladies 4-0 Chelsea Ladies |url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/33491193|accessdate=19 July 2015|publisher=[[BBC Sport]]|date=18 July 2015}}</ref> The following week, she scored twice in a 4–1 win at [[Bristol Academy W.F.C.|Bristol]], sending Sunderland to the top of the WSL 1.<ref>{{cite web|title=Williams says Sunderland's sights are set on the top|url=http://www.fawsl.com/news/williams_says_sunderlands_sights_are_set_on_the_top.html|publisher=[[FA WSL]]|accessdate=27 July 2015|date=25 July 2015}}</ref> |
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On 24 January 2017, it was announced that [[Arsenal L.F.C.|Arsenal Ladies]] had signed Mead on an undisclosed-length full-time deal.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.bbc.com/sport/football/38723199|title=Beth Mead: Arsenal Ladies sign Sunderland striker ahead of WSL Spring Series|date=2017-01-24|newspaper=BBC Sport|language=en-GB|access-date=2017-01-24}}</ref> |
On 24 January 2017, it was announced that [[Arsenal L.F.C.|Arsenal Ladies]] had signed Mead on an undisclosed-length full-time deal.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.bbc.com/sport/football/38723199|title=Beth Mead: Arsenal Ladies sign Sunderland striker ahead of WSL Spring Series|date=2017-01-24|newspaper=BBC Sport|language=en-GB|access-date=2017-01-24}}</ref> |
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.jpg) Mead celebrating Sunderland's promotion to WSL1 in 2014 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Bethany Jane Mead[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 9 May 1995 | ||
| Place of birth | Whitby, England[2] | ||
| Height | 1.63 m (5 ft 4 in)[1] | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Arsenal | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2005–2011 | Middlesbrough COE | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2011–2017 | Sunderland | 78 | (77) |
| 2017– | Arsenal | 0 | (0) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2010 | England U15 | 2 | (2) |
| 2010 | England U17 | 3 | (2) |
| 2012–2014 | England U19 | 15 | (5) |
| 2014 | England U20 | 3 | (1) |
| 2015– | England U23 | 5 | (2) |
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 7 September 2015 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 20:50, 19 June 2017 (UTC+1) | |||
Bethany Jane "Beth" Mead (born 9 May 1995) is an English footballer who plays as a forward for FA WSL club Arsenal Ladies and the England under-23 team.
Club career
Mead began her youth career at California Girls FC before joining Middlesbrough F.C. Centre of Excellence at age 10 before moving at age 16 to Sunderland, then in the FA Women's Premier League. In her first season she scored 23 goals in as many games,and ended the season with 29 goals in all competitions, followed by 30 goals in 28 matches the following season, and 15 goals in the 2014 FA WSL season to lead Sunderland to promotion to WSL 1.[3] Although Mead turned professional upon Sunderland's promotion, she resolved to finish her final year at University. She also agreed to work as a barmaid in her local pub during the off-season, as a courtesy to the owners who had previously provided her with sponsorship funding.[4]
In her first match at the top level, Mead scored in Sunderland's shock 2–1 win over reigning champions Liverpool.[5] On 19 July 2015, Mead scored a hat-trick against league leaders Chelsea, making her the league-leading scorer with eight goals.[6] Earlier that week, Mead avoided injury despite rolling her car three times while trying to avoid a deer.[7] The following week, she scored twice in a 4–1 win at Bristol, sending Sunderland to the top of the WSL 1.[8]
On 24 January 2017, it was announced that Arsenal Ladies had signed Mead on an undisclosed-length full-time deal.[9]
International career
She has represented England at every age level from 15 to 23, and played in all three England under-20 matches at the 2014 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup where she scored a long-range goal against Mexico.[3]
References
- ^ a b "List of Players - England" (PDF). FIFA. 4 August 2014. p. 5. Retrieved 20 July 2015.
- ^ "In Profile: Beth Mead". Sunderland A.F.C. Retrieved 19 July 2015.
- ^ a b Dick, Stuart (23 September 2014). "Is Sunderland striker Beth Mead a future England star?". BBC Newcastle. Retrieved 19 July 2015.
- ^ "Mead eager to revise Canadian experience". FIFA. 19 January 2015. Retrieved 19 July 2015.
- ^ "Exclusive: Beth Mead". Shoot (football magazine). 23 April 2015. Archived from the original on 20 May 2015. Retrieved 19 July 2015.
{{cite news}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ Currie, Jo (19 July 2015). "Carlton Fairweather: Beth Mead 'deserves' senior England call". BBC Sport. Retrieved 19 July 2015.
- ^ Currie, Jo (18 July 2015). "WSL 1: Sunderland Ladies 4-0 Chelsea Ladies". BBC Sport. Retrieved 19 July 2015.
- ^ "Williams says Sunderland's sights are set on the top". FA WSL. 25 July 2015. Retrieved 27 July 2015.
- ^ "Beth Mead: Arsenal Ladies sign Sunderland striker ahead of WSL Spring Series". BBC Sport. 24 January 2017. Retrieved 24 January 2017.