Abby Phelan

Position:
Midfielder
Height:
5-5
Class:
Freshman
Hometown:
Hingham, Mass.
High School:
Hingham

FRESHMAN (2014): Phelan saw action in five games. She made her Colorado debut in the Buffs’ inaugural home game, sending a free-position shot on goal. Phelan faced three MPSF opponents: St. Mary’s, UC Davis and San Diego State. Against the Gaels, Phelan took two free-position shots, sending both on goal.

COACH ELLIOTT ON PHELAN: “Abby is a solid and versatile player. I am excited to see where she will end up on the field for us because she has a lot of potential at both ends and in the midfield. Abby is very determined, has good speed and a solid stick. She will be a great asset to our program.”

HIGH SCHOOL: Phelan was a three-year letter-winner in lacrosse at Hingham. She was her team’s leading scorer as a senior, netting 67 goals. That year, Hingham boasted a 14-7 record, and Phelan was named an offensive MVP. She received back-to-back Patriot League All-Star honors in lacrosse and received the “Work Horse Award” as a sophomore. Phelan also excelled as a captain for the both the soccer and basketball teams. A four-year letter-winner in the midfield, Phelan was named a Patriot League soccer All-Star and received a Coaches’ Award. She was a two-year letter-winner on the basketball court, where she played point guard. Phelan also competed for the Revolution Lacrosse club.

IN THE CLASSROOM: Phelan is an open-option major.

PERSONAL: Abigail Phelan was born on May 24, 1995 in Boston. Her parents are Joseph, a lawyer, and Sandra, an accountant. She participated in Hingham’s chorus and was named the group’s most improved. Her favorite team is the Boston Bruins.