Makenzy Robbe
Makenzy Robbe | |
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| Born | Makenzy Allyson Robbe February 25, 1994 Chino Hills, California, United States |
| Other names | Makenzy Doniak |
| Occupation | Professional soccer player |
| Years active | 2016–present |
| Known for | Forward and midfielder for San Diego Wave FC in the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) |
Makenzy Allyson Robbe (; born February 25, 1994) is a professional American soccer athlete who competes as a forward or midfielder for San Diego Wave FC in the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL).
During her collegiate career, Robbe represented the Virginia Cavaliers, where she established herself as the program’s all-time leading scorer. She was selected in the second round of the 2016 NWSL College Draft by the Western New York Flash and clinched an NWSL Championship in her debut season. Subsequently, she played for the North Carolina Courage, earning another championship title along with two NWSL Shields. Robbe’s professional journey also includes stints with the Chicago Red Stars, Utah Royals FC, and loan spells at HB Køge and Adelaide United FC.
Early life
Raised in Chino Hills, California, Robbe initially pursued dance before dedicating herself to soccer during her teenage years. She attended Ruben S. Ayala High School, where she led the soccer team to the CIF Division 3 championship final in 2017. Additionally, she competed at the club level with ECNL side Slammers FC.
College career
Robbe committed to the University of Virginia in January 2011 while still a junior in high school. As a freshman, she participated in all 24 matches, starting 17, and ranked second on the team with 10 goals, 8 assists, and a total of 28 points.
In her sophomore season, Robbe started every one of the 26 games and netted 20 goals, tying the single-season scoring record at UVA set just a year earlier. She notched her first collegiate hat trick in November 2013 and earned recognition as a Hermann Trophy semifinalist as well as a first-team NCAA All-American.
The following year, Robbe was a near-constant presence on the field, setting a new UVA single-season points record with 51 while again scoring 20 goals. She maintained a seven-game scoring streak and received first-team NSCAA All-American honors, along with NCAA All-Tournament and ACC All-Tournament accolades. She was once again named a Hermann Trophy semifinalist and made the ACC Academic Honor Roll.
In her senior year, Robbe led her squad with 11 assists and earned ACC Offensive Player of the Year honors. She was selected as a Second-Team NSCAA All-American and garnered first-team recognition on both the NSCAA All-Southeast Region and All-ACC teams. Concluding her collegiate tenure, she held UVA records for career points (164) and goals (64), having appeared in 96 matches.
Western New York Flash, 2016
Robbe entered the professional ranks when she was picked 11th overall by the Western New York Flash in the 2016 NWSL College Draft. She scored her inaugural professional goal on June 11, 2016, securing a narrow 1–0 victory over the Orlando Pride. The Flash ended the regular season in fourth place and advanced to the postseason, where Robbe contributed a goal in the semifinal against Portland Thorns FC, aiding their progression to the 2016 NWSL Championship. In the championship match, she played for 80 minutes as Western New York triumphed over the Washington Spirit via penalty shootout. Robbe wrapped up her rookie year with 22 appearances and four goals.
North Carolina Courage, 2017–2018
Robbe became part of the North Carolina Courage after the North Carolina FC Organization acquired the Western New York Flash. She played a role in securing the 2017 NWSL Shield for the Courage and entered as a first-half substitute in the 2017 Championship match, covering various positions due to team injuries. Despite her adaptability, the Courage were defeated 1–0 by Portland Thorns FC. On February 23, 2018, it was revealed that Robbe had sustained an ACL injury, which forced her to miss the entire 2018 season.
Adelaide United (loan), 2017–2018
On October 27, 2017, Robbe was sent on loan to Australian side Adelaide United for the 2017–18 W-League campaign as an international player. She netted 7 goals, finishing as the leading scorer for the team.
Utah Royals FC, 2018–2019
Robbe was traded to Utah Royals on June 28, 2018, in exchange for the rights to Heather O'Reilly. She made her debut on May 11, 2019, facing the Houston Dash and scored her sole goal for Utah on May 26 during a 2–0 victory over Orlando Pride. That goal earned a nomination for the NWSL Goal of the Week.
Chicago Red Stars, 2020–2021
On December 19, 2019, Robbe was traded to the Chicago Red Stars in return for a second-round selection in the 2021 NWSL Draft. She made her first appearance during the 2020 NWSL Challenge Cup, coming off the bench in a 2–1 defeat against the Washington Spirit on June 27, 2020. The Red Stars reached the Challenge Cup final but were defeated by the Houston Dash. Throughout the tournament, Robbe appeared as a substitute but did not participate in the quarterfinal penalty shootout.
Robbe’s inaugural regular season match occurred on May 16, 2021; she scored her first goal for Chicago ten days afterward in a 2–0 win over Kansas City NWSL. The Red Stars progressed to the NWSL Playoffs, where Robbe remained an unused substitute in both quarterfinal and semifinal rounds but was brought on early during the Championship game due to an injury. Chicago ultimately lost 2–1 to the Washington Spirit. She concluded the season with 18 appearances and three goals.
HB Køge (loan), 2020
On August 14, 2020, Chicago announced that Robbe would join Danish club HB Køge on loan alongside teammate Emily Boyd. During her stint with HB Køge, she scored five goals.
San Diego Wave FC, 2022–present
In December 2021, rights to Robbe were acquired by San Diego Wave FC through a trade with Chicago Red Stars that also involved Mexican international Katie Johnson and Kelsey Turnbow. A preseason knee injury caused Robbe to miss the entire 2022 NWSL Challenge Cup. She made her debut for San Diego on May 18, 2022, in a loss to Racing Louisville FC. Her first goal for the Wave came on June 19, contributing to a commanding 3–0 triumph over NJ/NY Gotham FC. In August of that year, Robbe earned recognition as the NWSL Player of the Week after providing two assists. She appeared as a substitute in both playoff matches against the Chicago Red Stars and Portland Thorns FC, finishing the season with 18 appearances and three goals. The club opted to exercise her contract option for the 2023 season.
During the 2023 campaign, Robbe featured in 22 matches and scored three goals, ranking third among San Diego’s scorers. She started in the semifinal against OL Reign, playing 78 minutes before a narrow 1–0 defeat. Prior to the commencement of the 2024 season, San Diego secured her services through 2025. On June 7, 2024, coming off the bench, she scored in a 1–1 draw against Orlando Pride, marking her eighth NWSL goal as a substitute—the highest total ever recorded in league history.
International career
Robbe has donned the United States jersey at both the U-20 and U-23 levels. In 2014, she earned a spot on the USA roster for the 2014 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup. Additionally, she participated with the U23 squad in the 2017 La Manga Cup tournament.
Personal life
Both of Robbe's parents were collegiate athletes at California State University, Long Beach, and her sisters, Kylie and Alyssa, also competed in college soccer. In November 2023, she announced her engagement to Eric Robbe, with their marriage taking place in January 2025.
Club
| Club | Season | League | Cup[lower-alpha 1] | Playoffs[lower-alpha 2] | Continental[lower-alpha 3] | Other | Total | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Western New York Flash | 2016 | NWSL | 22 | 4 | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | 24 | 5 | |||
| North Carolina Courage | 2017 | 23 | 0 | — | 1 | 0 | — | — | 24 | 0 | ||||
| 2018 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | 0 | |||||
| Total | 23 | 0 | — | 1 | 0 | — | — | 24 | 0 | |||||
| Adelaide United (loan) | 2017–18 | A-League | 12 | 7 | — | — | — | — | 12 | 7 | ||||
| Utah Royals | 2019 | NWSL | 11 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 11 | 1 | ||||
| Chicago Red Stars | 2020 | —[lower-alpha 4] | 7 | 0 | —[lower-alpha 4] | — | — | 7 | 0 | |||||
| 2021 | 18 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 23 | 3 | ||||
| Total | 18 | 3 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 30 | 3 | ||||
| HB Køge (loan) | 2020 | Elitedivisionen | 11 | 5 | — | — | — | — | 11 | 5 | ||||
| San Diego Wave FC | 2022 | NWSL | 18 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | — | 20 | 3 | ||
| 2023 | 22 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 28 | 3 | ||||
| 2024 | 24 | 3 | 1 | 0 | — | 4 | 0 | 3[lower-alpha 5] | 0 | 32 | 3 | |||
| Total | 64 | 9 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 80 | 9 | ||
| Career total | 161 | 29 | 17 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 192 | 30 | ||
Honors
Western New York Flash
- NWSL Championship: 2016
North Carolina Courage
- NWSL Shield: 2017, 2018
- NWSL Championship: 2018
San Diego Wave
- NWSL Shield: 2023
- NWSL Challenge Cup: 2024
External links
- Makenzy Doniak profile at Virginia Cavaliers
- Makenzy Robbe profile at San Diego Wave FC
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- 1994 births
- Living people
- Adelaide United FC (women) players
- American women's soccer players
- National Women's Soccer League players
- North Carolina Courage players
- Sportspeople from Chino Hills, California
- Soccer players from San Bernardino County, California
- United States women's under-20 international soccer players
- Virginia Cavaliers women's soccer players
- Western New York Flash draft picks
- Western New York Flash players
- Women's association football forwards
- Utah Royals players
- Chicago Red Stars players
- San Diego Wave FC players
- American expatriate women's soccer players
- American expatriate sportspeople in Australia
- Expatriate women's soccer players in Australia
- American expatriate sportspeople in Denmark
- Expatriate women's footballers in Denmark
- HB Køge (women) players
- United States women's youth international soccer players
- 21st-century American sportswomen