Quick Facts
Biography
Niki Cross (born May 30, 1985) is a retired American soccer player. She last played for the Houston Dash of the National Women's Soccer League in the 2015 season; the team acquired her via trade with the Washington Spirit on December 2, 2014. She retired partway through the 2015 season, making her last appearance on August 1 against the Washington Spirit.
Club career
Connecticut Huskies
Cross played in 92 career games ranking 13th on the UConn Games Played list.
Umeå Södra FF
On August 11, 2008, Cross joined Swedish Damallsvenskan club Umeå Södra FF.
Medkila IL
On August 31, 2011, Cross inked a contract in Norway with Medkila IL.
FC Bayern Munich
On January 12, 2012, Cross joined German Bundesliga side FC Bayern Munich. On May 9, 2012, Cross signed a new two-year contract to remain in Munich. On May 12, 2012, she was part of the FC Bayern Munich squad who dethroned the German Cup title holders 1. FFC Frankfurt with a 2–0 in the 2011–12 final in Cologne and celebrated the biggest success of the club's history since winning the 1976 championship.
Honours
Club
- FC Bayern Munich
- Frauen DFB-Pokal: 2011–12
Personal life
Cross holds a German passport.
Married Molly S Bodell on Feb. 6th 2016. Sister-in-law Adelaide Bodell.