Satara Melonie Murray (born 1 July 1993) is a professional

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who plays as a defender for

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club

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and the

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. She has previously played for English clubs

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and

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, Racing Louisville and

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of the

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, and

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of the Norwegian

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. Born in the United States, she represents

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internationally. Born in New York and raised in Texas, Murray won a collegiate national championship with

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before starting her professional career in 2015 with

of the

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. She spent four years with Liverpool before joining

on a free transfer.

Collegiate career

Murray had a stellar collegiate career, appearing 85 times for the

. She was instrumental in helping UNC win its 21st national championship in 2012. For her effort, she was twice named an All-American as well as the most outstanding defensive player at the 2012 NCAA College Cup.

Professional career

Liverpool

Murray signed with two-time defending

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champion

in 2015. While at the club she made 68 appearances at centre-back and right-back, scoring two goals.

Houston Dash

Murray was recruited through the NWSL Discovery Process by the

ahead of their 2019 season. A native from Austin she expressed excitement at playing in her home state.

Kolbotn

On 29 July 2020, Murray was announced at Kolbotn on a contract that lasts until the end of the season, with the option of an extension until 2021.

First spell at Bristol City

On 28 July 2021, Murray was announced at Bristol City.

Racing Louisville

On 16 May 2022, Murray was announced at Racing Louisville.

Second spell at Bristol City

On 26 July 2023, Murray rejoined Bristol City on a two year contract. On 5 August 2024, Murray left Bristol City.

Sheffield United

On 21 August 2024, Murray was announced at Sheffield United. On 7 September 2024, she was announced as the new club captain of the club.

International career

Born in the United States, Murray was also eligible to represent

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through her mother (who was born in London),

through her paternal family,

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through her maternal grandfather or

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through her maternal grandmother. In 2010,

named Murray to its provisional squad for the Gold Cup. Despite Guyana head coach Mark Rodrigues' excitement over her inclusion at the time, Murray ultimately did not play for Guyana. Following her move to Liverpool and after not receiving international call-ups by the

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, Murray was called up to the England U23 team for two training camps in 2016. On 24 October 2021, Murray made her senior international debut for

References

External links

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Liverpool LFC player profile
* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Murray, Satara 1993 births Living people Jamaican people of English descent Jamaican people of Antigua and Barbuda descent Sportspeople of Antigua and Barbuda descent Jamaican people of Guyanese descent Sportspeople of Guyanese descent Jamaican women's footballers 21st-century Jamaican sportswomen Women's association football defenders Kolbotn Fotball players Toppserien players Jamaica women's international footballers Jamaican expatriate women's footballers Jamaican expatriate sportspeople in Norway Expatriate women's footballers in Norway Soccer players from Brooklyn Soccer players from Austin, Texas American women's soccer players North Carolina Tar Heels women's soccer players Pali Blues players Houston Dash players USL W-League (1995–2015) players National Women's Soccer League players American expatriate women's soccer players American expatriate sportspeople in Norway African-American soccer players 21st-century African-American women American sportspeople of Jamaican descent American people of English descent American people of Antigua and Barbuda descent American sportspeople of Guyanese descent English women's footballers Liverpool F.C. Women players Bristol City W.F.C. players Women's Super League players Women's Super League 2 players English expatriate women's footballers English expatriate sportspeople in Norway Black British sportswomen 21st-century American sportswomen 21st-century English sportswomen