Another sad announcement today in the world of women’s soccer. Amy LePeilbet, a center back for FC Kansas City, has announced that she will be hanging up her cleats and will not be returning to professional soccer next year. Amy’s presence on the FC Kansas City roster and her partnership with fellow center back Becky Sauerbrunn have been pivotal to the team’s successful seasons and back to back championship wins.
Amy was not only an essential part to FCKC’s back line, but she also played a huge role in the success of the women’s national team in their silver medal at the FIFA Women’s World Cup in 2011 and their gold medal win in the 2012 London Olympic Games.