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Velan, who grew up in nearby Stamford, has the distinction of being the only four-time All-American in the history of the women’s soccer program.  She was twice selected as the SUNYAC Player of the Year while being a four-time, first team All-Conference selection.  She is currently the all-time leading scorer for both men’s and women’s soccer with 169 points.
 
Velan competed for two years on the track & field team and was part of a 4x400-meter relay that earned All-American honors in 2006.  She was a three-time All-SUNYAC and four-time All-ECAC performer while also capturing two conference titles as part of relays.
 
During her initial postgraduate years, Velan served as an Assistant Women’s Soccer Coach at Stevens Institute and then was a developmental player for Sky Blue FC of the Professional Women’s Soccer league.  In 2010, she signed a contract to play overseas with AIK of Sweden, but broke her back prior to leaving the states, which she then retired as a player.
 
In 2011, Velan owned and operated Dynasty Sports Training Company, which trained players in the game of soccer.  In 2017, she moved to Rhode Island where she currently works in sales for Aflac along with being married and raising two children with her wife.
 
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