After making history at Colorado School of Mines, Reese McDermott will be taking her soccer talents overseas.

The Houston native and Mines striker has joined Austria’s FC Pinzgau Saalfelden, Mines Athletics recently announced. McDermott was set to join the team ahead of its season opener this month.

FC Pinzgau Saalfelden plays at the stunning 1508 Saalfelden Arena with the dramatic backdrop of the Alps making it one of the most beautiful venues for soccer in Europe, according to a club website.

Colorado School of Mines forward Reese McDermott, center, takes a penalty kick during the Sept. 15 home game against West Texas A&M.Colorado School of Mines forward Reese McDermott, center, takes a penalty kick during the Sept. 15 home game against West Texas A&M. McDermott’s penalty kick was unsuccessful, but she later scored three goals against the Buffaloes and helped the Orediggers win 5-0. Credit: Corinne Westeman

McDermott, who graduated from Mines in December with a degree in quantitative biosciences & engineering, set a number of program records and received several individual accolades during her four years with the Orediggers.

Among her recent accolades, she was named Sportswoman of the Year in NCAA Division II soccer by the Sportswomen of Colorado. She was also featured in a commercial promoting NCAA Division II student-athletes.

During the 2024 season, the Orediggers went undefeated in the regular season, won both the RMAC regular-season and tournament titles, and advanced to the NCAA Division II quarterfinals.

In that time, McDermott scored a career-high 19 goals with seven assists and played 1,457 minutes. In the postseason, she had three goals with two assists, including the game-winning goal in the RMAC tournament title game against Fort Lewis.

Colorado School of Mines senior Reese McDermott (19) vies for possession during the Nov. 3 Senior Day game versus WestminsterColorado School of Mines senior Reese McDermott (19) vies for possession during the Nov. 3 Senior Day game versus Westminster. The No. 1 Orediggers won 3-0 to end the regular season 17-0-1 overall and 11-0-1 in conference play. Credit: Corinne Westeman

McDermott tied for second in Division II in goals scored, according to Mines Athletics, and set the program record for fastest consecutive goals by an individual — 29 seconds apart during the Sept. 20 game at St. Martin’s.

Overall, McDermott is third all-time in goals, points, game-winners, shots and shots on goal at Mines. She’s also fifth all-time in assists, among other feats.

McDermott was one of nine seniors who were set to leave Mines at the end of the 2024 season, although some players had additional eligibility they could use if they wanted. The 2025 Orediggers will kick off their season in late August or early September, although the official schedule has yet to be announced.

For more information, visit MinesAthletics.com.

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