Francis Marion University Athletics

FMU: Returning starter and three-year letterwinner....Expected to help anchor the backline....Played in 37 career matches....Recieved medical redshirt waiver for 2015 season (started first four matches and was injured)....Started all 16 matches in 2014....Part-time starter as a freshman in 2013....Scored at Chattanooga (10-18-13)...A strong central defender who will add depth to the center back position for the Patriots....An all-around good athlete....Very hard to get by with the ball....Possesses good skills in the air....Will be able to help FMU in a variety of ways......FMU Swamp Fox Athletic-Academic Honor Roll 2014 (fall).

PERSONAL: Born Allison Rebekah Duckworth in Kennesaw, Ga....Product of The Darlington School, where she played under the direction of coach Kate Willingham....As a senior, helped the Tigers to a 7-7-0 mark and garnered team Most Valuable Player recognition....Team's leading scorer....Played club soccer with the Southern Soccer Academy, a Chelsea FC development partner....Nickname is Allie.

PERSONAL FAVORITES: As a child what you wanted to be when you grew up: Professional soccer player and artist....Favorite Superhero when growing up: Superman....Favorite Athlete: Lionel Messi....Favorite Sports Team: Atlanta Braves....Favorite Movie: London has Fallen....Favorite TV Show: Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives....Favorite Food: Ahi Tuna....Favorite Vacation Spots: Outer Banks, N.C., and Seaside, Fla....Celebrity Crush: Gerard Butler....Favorite Sport Other than Your Own: Baseball....Favorite Website: Food Network ....Favorite Social Media Site: Instagram ....Twitter: @allieduck04 ....Instagram: allieduck4 ....Your Motivation Music: EDM....Favorite Things About FMU: The Griffin Athletic Complex and the friendly people you meet....Favorite Off-Field Activities: Working out and traveling....Goals for Upcoming Season: Go undefeated at home...Hobbies: Cooking, going to the beach, and working out....Interesting Notes: I'm obsessed with watching the Food Network and going to EDM festivals....Brush With Greatness: Played soccer with the US Women's National Team multiple years in a row. My best friend is next in line to play behind Hope Solo for the US Women’s National Team.