Kelsey Wys


Kelsey Wys is an American professional soccer player who plays for UMF Selfoss in the Úrvalsdeild kvenna. In 2019, she won the Icelandic Cup with UMF Selfoss.

Playing career

College

Wys attended Florida State University and played for the Seminoles from 2010–2013.

Club

Western New York Flash

In January 2014, Wys was selected by the Western New York Flash in the second round of the 2014 NWSL College Draft. She made her debut for the team on May 11, 2014 during a home match against Sky Blue FC. During the game, Wys provided a direct assist to striker Abby Wambach, a first for a goalkeeper in the league.

Washington Spirit

In 2015, Wys was traded to the Washington Spirit in exchange for goalkeeper Chantel Jones. She made her debut for the Spirit during a 3–1 defeat to Seattle Reign FC in Seattle on 2 May. Wys started in 11 games for the Spirit in 2015. The Coral Springs, Fla native tallied 35 saves and three shutouts. In 2016, Wys started 12 regular season matches and both post season matches for the Spirit.
After four seasons with the Spirit, Wys was waived ahead of the 2019 season to pursue opportunities overseas.
Loan to Newcastle Jets
In November 2016, Wys joined Australian club Newcastle Jets on a season long loan. In her 3rd match, on November 20, 2016, Wys tore her anterior cruciate ligament ruling her out for the rest of the season.

UMF Selfoss

In April 2019, Wys joined UMF Selfoss of the Icelandic Úrvalsdeild kvenna. On 17 August 2019, she helped Selfoss defeat KR, 2-1, in the Icelandic Cup finals, securing the clubs first major trophy.