Brooke Elby


Brooke Kazuko Elby is the executive director of the National Women's Soccer League Players Association. An American former soccer midfielder/defender who last played for the Chicago Red Stars in the National Women's Soccer League.

Club career

She previously played for the Boston Breakers and Melbourne Victory of the Australian W-League. Elby was a member of the Boston Breakers when they folded in January, 2018. She was selected by the Utah Royals FC in the Boston Breakers Dispersal Draft. On June 18, 2018 Elby was traded to the Chicago Red Stars. On December 16, 2019, Elby announced her retirement from professional soccer.

NWSL Players Association

In 2019, Elby was elected president of the National Women's Soccer League Players Association, succeeding Yael Averbuch. Following her retirement from professional soccer, Elby will assume the role of Co-Executive Director at the NWSLPA.