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Biography
Shade Pratt (born 2 April 1993) is an American soccer player who last played for Portland Thorns FC of the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL).
Early life and collegiate career
Pratt attended the Rosemount High School at her hometown. In her time there she earned several accolades, including being nominated two-times All-Metro selection, two-times all-state and three-times all-conference selection. In 2011, Pratt went to University of Maryland. She played only seven matches in her freshman year. In her sophomore year, she became a starter for the Terrapins, playing most as a wide midfield and a wide back. In her junior year, Pratt played for the first time in her career as a centre-back. In her senior year, after several Terrapins were sidelined by injuries, Pratt was moved to frontline, becoming a forward.
Club career
Pratt was the 25th overall pick in the 2015 NWSL College Draft when she was picked by Sky Blue FC. Pratt only played one match for the SBFC, on June 28, 2015 against Chicago Red Stars. For the 2016 National Women's Soccer League season, Pratt signed with Portland Thorns FC. She played five matches for the Thorns in that season.