SPOKANE, Wash. – Former James Madison women's soccer forward
Shea Collins has signed her first professional deal, inking a contract with Spokane Zephyr FC of the Gainbridge Super League, the club announced Thursday afternoon.
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"I'm excited to start my pro career with Spokane and be part of such a great team and environment," said Collins. "The staff and players have been so welcoming already!"
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In two seasons at JMU, Collins has played in 43 matches with 35 starts as she has gathered 25 points on seven goals and 11 assists. This past season, she aided the Dukes to their first regular season and tournament titles as a member of the Sun Belt Conference. It was the first time in program history that JMU won both titles in the same season. Collins won Most Outstanding Player honors during the Sun Belt tournament, as she recorded a brace and had an assist in the championship match. Her goal in the 89
th minute was the game-winner for the Dukes.
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Prior to arriving to Harrisonburg, Collins played her first two seasons at La Salle. She played in 33 matches with 31 starts and contributed two goals and five assists for nine points. The Boiling Springs, Pa. native was named to the Atlantic-10 All-Freshman Team in 2021.
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