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Abby Allen

Position:
Defender
Height:
5-9
Class:
Sophomore
Hometown:
Austin, Texas
High School:
Lake Travis

Sophomore Year (2021)
Played in all 18 games and made 16 starts, logging 1,591 minutes • Played every minute of 13 games, including all 110 in double overtime matches against Florida State, Virginia and Virginia Tech • Came off the bench in the first two games before starting the final 16 matches • Recorded eight total shots with two on goal (at Florida, vs. Northwestern) • Posted a season-high two shots at Virginia.

Freshman Year (2020-21)
Logged minutes in all 20 games of the fall 2020-21 season, which included the last 17 of the Tar Heels’ contests • Took over starting role against Clemson, and started the last 17 games of the season • After not recording a shot in the fall season, exploded for three goals during the spring slate • Scored first goal in a Carolina uniform against Delaware in a 5-0 victory • Scored against Columbus State before notching her first NCAA tournament goal against Denver • Ended with six shots on goal with three goals.

High School
Attended Lake Travis High School in Austin, Texas • 2013-2019 Lonestar Development Academy, Austin, Texas Team Captain • Top Drawer #9 ranked player in the US for the class of 2020 • two-time United Soccer Coaches All-American in 2018 & 2019 • Two-time Best XI USDA Central Conference in 2018 and 2019.

Personal
Daughter of Michele and Chad Allen • Born in Irving, Texas • Parents were both four-year basketball starters at SMU • Sister of Carlee, Mallory and Chloe Allen • Carlee is a senior playing soccer at the University of Texas • Mallory is a high school senior who is committed to play soccer at the University of Colorado.