Former TSF Academy player Nikki Krzysik is drafted to play for Chicago in the Women's Professional Soccer League

Local Clifton girl and former TSF Academy player is drafted Chicago.

During the summer of 2007, Nikki Krzysik was part of the TSF Academy Super-20 Women's Team.

On Friday, January 16 Nikki Krzysik was the #13 draft pick for the Women's Professional Soccer League and was selected by former Iona College and Arsenal Women's Team (London, UK) Coach Emma Hayes as Chicago Red Stars 2nd pick. Nikki is a native of Clifton, NJ and TSF Academy Director Mark White has known her since she was 13 years old. "Even back then it was obvious Nikki was going to be a special player" White said. "She was training with other good players, including Yael Averbuch (WPS - Sky Blue, #4 draft pick) and showed a desire to improve her game in every department." Nikki's hard work has seen her represent the US National Team at the U17, U19, U20, U21 & U23 levels and now she has taken another huge step in her development by being part of the WPS for its inaugural season. "Nikki is not only a great player, she is also a wonderful person" White continued, "She often visits TSF Academy to meet our younger players and to talk about her experiences at the University of Virginia and with the National program. I am sure she is going to be a wonderful ambassador for the program, and will gain many fans across the country.

My daughter plays for TSF and had the oppurtunity to meet Niki.  What a role model for the girls and it's great to see women's soccer growing in the U.S.

Good luck Nikki!