Imani Dorsey, United States footballer: Profile, Career, News & Videos

Imani Dorsey is an American professional soccer player who plays as a defender for the Utah Royals of the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL).

Dorsey played collegiate soccer for Duke University, where she was a semifinalist for the MAC Herman Trophy. She was selected by Sky Blue FC with the 5th overall pick in the 2018 NWSL College Draft and named the 2018 Rookie of the Year. In total, Dorsey made 72 appearances for NJ/NY Gotham FC. Dorsey did not play during the 2023 NWSL season, making use of the league's mental health leave policy. Following the 2023 season, Dorsey became a free agent and signed with the Utah Royals.

Following a strong 2020 NWSL season, Dorsey made her first appearance for the United States women's national soccer team (USWNT) in a friendly against Australia. That same year, Dorsey won the United States Soccer Federation's One Nation. Social Impact Award, which honors \"a player from U.S. Soccer's National Team programs for their off-field contributions making a positive impact in the areas of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging\" for her work with the Black Women's Players Collective.