Welsh attended Penn State University and ended her collegiate career as one of the most decorated athletes in the school's history.
In her freshman campaign, Welsh piloted the Lions to their first ever Final Four, led the team and was tied nationally for goals scored (27), and earned Penn State's first College Cup all-tournament honor.
Her junior year, Welsh's received the Hermann Trophy, the sport's most prestigious award given to the nation's top player.
[3] After the Freedom was moved to Florida under new ownership for the 2011 season, Welsh joined D.C. United Women originally as an assistant coach, but has attained a second role as a substitute forward.
In January 2000 Welsh made her National Team debut scoring against the Czech Republic in a 8-1 rout in Melbourne, Australia.
[6][7] Welsh took a leave of absence from school and college soccer to establish a residency with the United States Women's National Team in Florida to train.