American soccer player (born 2000)
Melanie Nicole Mikoy (born July 21, 2000), also known as Mel, is an American professional women's soccer defender who plays for Ünye Gücü F.K. in the Turkish Super League.[1]
Early years in sport
During her secondary education, Mikoy played for the high school soccer team. She was part of the U-15 team, which won the Southeast Conference championship.[2]
She played three years for The Citadel Bulldogs during her military academy years between 2018 and 2022,[2] where she appeared in 48 games in total, and scored three goals. In 2022, she was with the UC Santa Barbara Gauchos. She capped in 20 matches.[3]
Club career
Mikoy is 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) tall, and plays in the defender position.[2]
She played for Peachtree City MOBA in 2022, appearing in 12 matches.[4]
joined Tormenta FC in South Georgia, which began play in the USL W League in 2022.[5]
In the beginning of September 2024, Mikoy moved to Turkey and signed with Ünye Gücü F.K., which was newly promoted to the Turkish Super League.[1]
Personal life
Melanie Nicole Mikoy was born to Debby and Bryan Mikoy in Atlanta, Georgia, United States on July 21, 2000.[1][3] She has one brother who also plays soccer.[3]
After completing the Fayetteville County High School, she attended The Citadel military academy in 2018 majoring in exercise science.[2] In 2022, she moved to University of California, Santa Barbara.[3]
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