Danielle Jessica Colaprico

Danielle Jessica Colaprico was born on May 6, 1993, in Freehold Township, New Jersey. She began her collegiate soccer career at the University of Virginia, where she played for the Cavaliers from 2011 to 2014. During her time there, Colaprico set program records for assists and appearances, playing in 100 matches and contributing 44 assists. Her performance led to her selection as the Atlantic Coast Conference Midfielder of the Year in 2014.

Colaprico was drafted ninth overall by the Chicago Red Stars in the 2015 NWSL College Draft. She quickly made an impact, earning NWSL Rookie of the Year honors in her debut season. She spent eight years with the Chicago Red Stars, playing over 150 games and scoring six goals. During this period, she was named to the NWSL Second XI for three consecutive seasons from 2015 to 2017. Colaprico also gained international experience through loan spells with Australian W-League clubs. She played for Adelaide United from 2016 to 2018 and for Sydney FC in the 2018–2019 season, where she contributed to Sydney FC winning the W-League Championship.

In 2023, Colaprico signed a two-year contract with San Diego Wave FC. With San Diego, she continued to achieve success, winning the NWSL Shield in 2023 and the NWSL Challenge Cup in 2024. She made 45 appearances for the team, helping them reach the semifinals of the 2023 NWSL playoffs. In 2025, she joined the Houston Dash, signing a two-year contract. Colaprico has also represented the United States at the under-23 level and made two appearances for the senior United States women’s national team in 2018.