Nikki Phillips (soccer)

Nicole Marie Phillips (née Krzysik; born 23 May 1987) is an American-born Polish professional footballer who plays as a defender and a midfielder.

She previously played for the Chicago Red Stars and the Philadelphia Independence in the WPS, and the United States U-20 national soccer team.

During her junior year, she started on a defensive unit that led the nation in goals against average (0.40) and set a school record with 15 shutouts.

As a senior, she was named Atlantic Coast Conference Defensive Player of the Year and was a semi-finalist for the Hermann Trophy.

She played every minute and led the defensive line that posted nine shutouts and allowed 5.1 shots per game.