Michaela Abam

Michaela Abam
Born	Michaela-Batya Bisi Abam (1997-06-12) June 12, 1997 Houston, Texas, United States
Occupation	Professional footballer
Years active	2018–
Known for	Midfielder for Deportivo Toluca and Cameroon national team

Michaela-Batya Bisi Abam (born 12 June 1997) is a professional footballer of Cameroonian nationality, originally from the United States. She operates primarily as a midfielder and currently represents Deportivo Toluca in the Liga MX Femenil, as well as the Cameroon national team. Her career includes playing in the American National Women's Soccer League for both Houston Dash and Sky Blue FC, competing in Spain’s top tier Primera División with Real Betis, and participating in France’s highest division, Division 1 Féminine, with Paris FC. Abam also has collegiate soccer experience at West Virginia University.

Early life

Born in Houston, Texas, Abam attended Harmony Science Academy High School. During her youth, she played soccer for Texas Rush, which later became part of the Houston Dynamo/Dash Youth Academy system.

College career

While at West Virginia University, Abam set a record by appearing in 95 matches for the Mountaineers. Over her collegiate tenure, she tallied 42 goals and contributed 16 assists. Notably, in 2016, she scored the winning goal in a 1–0 victory over the University of North Carolina during the College Cup semi-final of the NCAA Division I tournament, securing WVU’s first-ever appearance in the College Cup final.

Sky Blue FC, 2018

Abam was the fourth overall pick in the 2018 NWSL College Draft by Sky Blue FC. She earned a spot on their roster for the 2018 season but participated in only four matches before being released on July 25.

Paris FC, 2018–2019

On August 1, 2018, Abam committed to a one-year deal with French club Paris FC, competing in the Division 1 Féminine. During her time there, she featured in ten league fixtures and scored once.

Real Betis, 2019–2020

Abam signed a one-year contract with Spanish Primera División side Real Betis on 7 August 2019. She appeared in fifteen league games and netted three goals before the season was halted due to the COVID-19 pandemic. On 24 September 2020, she recorded a hat-trick against Hispalis during the Andalusian Women's Cup quarterfinals and played an additional five league matches prior to departing from the club.

Houston Dash, 2021–2022

In August 2021, Abam returned to the NWSL by signing with Houston Dash, marking her as the first player to join who had previously been part of a Dash-affiliated youth program. She made her debut on 13 August 2021 against Washington Spirit, scoring an equalizing goal that contributed to a 2–2 draw. The Houston Dash waived her on 20 March 2023.

Linköping FC, 2023–

On April 4, 2023, Damallsvenskan outfit Linköping FC announced they had secured Abam’s signature.

International career

Abam made her international debut for Cameroon on November 12, 2018, scoring twice in a commanding 7–0 friendly victory over Zambia. Though selected for the squad at the 2018 Africa Women Cup of Nations, she was unable to participate due to passport complications. In May 2019, she was included in Cameroon’s roster for the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup.

International goals

Cameroon’s goal count is listed first

No.	Date	Venue	Opponent	Score	Result	Competition
Template:Center	12 November 2018	Stade Municipal (Bingerville), Abidjan, Ivory Coast	Template:Fbw	Template:Center	7–0	Friendly
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Honours

West Virginia Mountaineers

• Big 12 Conference women's soccer tournament: Champions in 2014 and 2016

Individual

• Big 12 Conference Offensive Player of the Year Award: 2016

External links

• Profile at West Virginia Mountaineers
• Michaela Abam's profile at Linköping FC
• Archived profile at Sky Blue FC