Chantel Jones


Chantel Nicole Jones is an American former professional soccer player who last played for the Western New York Flash in the National Women's Soccer League as a goalkeeper. She previously played for the professional Icelandic team, Þór Akureyri, Washington Spirit of the NWSL as well as Perth Glory and Canberra United in the Australian W-League and the Virginia Cavaliers.

College

She currently holds the NCAA record for most career shutouts, with 47 during her college career at the University of Virginia.

Club career

In 2012, Jones played for Þór Akureyri in Akureyri, Iceland. She made 18 appearances for the club, starting all games for a total of 1620 minutes. She wrote about her experience in Iceland for Resolution Sports.
In February 2013, Jones was signed to the Washington Spirit for the inaugural season of the NWSL.
In July 2014, Jones signed for Canberra United in the Australian W-League. During the Grand Final match on 21 December 2014, Jones saved a penalty kick taken by Perth Glory FC in the 76th minute, preserving Canberra United's 2–1 lead. Canberra United FC scored again to win the championship 3–1. Jones signed for the Western New York Flash for the 2015 season.
Jones retired from soccer in January 2016.

International career

Jones represented the United States at the 2008 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup and also participated in the 2007 Pan American Games.