Nikki Phillips
Nikki Phillips
Position: Defense
Height: 5′ 7″
Born: May 23, 1987
College: University of Virginia
Pronunciation: FILL-ips
Twitter: @Krz23
Phillips was a selected by Seattle Reign FC in the 2024 NWSL Supplemental Draft, but chose to not play in the league’s inaugural season. FC Kansas City acquired her rights July 1 in a trade for forward Renae Cuellar. Most recently she has appeared with earned her first cap with the Poland Women’s National Team
After college, Phillips was drafted by the Chicago Red Stars in the second round of the 2024 Women’s Professional Soccer League Draft. Following that season with the Red Stars, she moved to the Philadelphia Independence through the 2024 WPS Expansion Draft. Phillips appeared in 41 games for the Independence. Two games in to the 2024 season, she was named team captain and went on to be nominated for WPS Defender of the Year.
Phillips played soccer at the University of Virginia from 2024-2008. She made herself known immediately as a freshman, starting all 25 matches for the Cavaliers. By the time she finished her college career with Virginia, she had been nominated for various awards. Her role on the backline was essential in accumulating 15 shutouts her junior year
