Cary, NC
HOMETOWN
Wake Forest
COLLEGE
2024/25 Season:
Ansbrow came to Fort Lauderdale United directly after her collegiate season with Wake Forest concluded in the National Championship, and the defender was relied upon immediately. Ansbrow’s arrival came at a much-needed time, as just a few matches into her time in Fort Lauderdale, a string of injuries hit the back line. The Wake Forest product stepped up and started all 17 matches in the second half of the season for FTL UTD, amassing 1,590 minutes while playing every possible second on the pitch. Despite appearing in just over half the season, the 22-year-old defender led the team in clearances (80) and tied for the lead in blocks (18). For her dominant performances in the early stages of her arrival, Ansbrow earned back-to-back Team of the Month nominations in February and March.
- 2x TOTM (February & March)
Previous Experience:
Fresh off an NCAA National Championship appearance with the Wake Forest Demon Deacons, defender Laurel Ansbrow joined the FTL UTD back line for the second half of the season. In addition to starting 61 matches for the Demon Deacons in 2023-24, Ansbrow earned the Elite 90 award, which is given to the athlete who has reached the top of competition in their sport whilst maintaining the top academic standing.
Ansbrow spearheaded a dominant Wake Forest back-line that gave up the least amount of goals in a season in team history en route to a trip to the National Championship. In addition to four years in the ACC, Ansbrow has experience in the USL W League dating back to 2022 and 2023, where she made an impact and was a First Team member on the USL W League Team of the Year for the North Carolina Courage in 2023.
More About Laurel:
- Favorite Foods
- Chocolate
- Sweet Potatoes
- Cottage Cheese
- Favorite TV Shows
- One Tree Hill
- Stranger Things
- Schitt’s Creek
- Favorite Movies
- Harry Potter (Series)
- Hunger Games (Series)
- Yours, Mine and Ours
- Favorite Music Artists
- Fleetwood Mac
- Florence and The Machine
- Caamp
- Fun Facts
- She’s always singing.
- Laurel loves to hike!
- She’s been to Alaska.
