Born in Philadelphia, USA, O’Rourke made her professional debut with the W-League powerhouse FC Indiana in 2008, the club with which she won the W-League Central Conference Championship, reached the League Final, and won the US Open Cup in the same year. Her no-nonsense performances earned her the selection into the 2008 W-League Championship All-Tournament Team.

O’Rourke spent 2009 season being the vice-captain of another professional team in the USL W-League, the Buffalo Flash, whom she led to the play-off spot in their first year of existence. In addition to her stellar defensive work in midfield, she notched 3 goals and 4 assists in 14 games played.

Former North Carolina State University standout and team captain, O’Rourke most recently played for Sporting Huelva in the Spanish Superliga. She was selected by Chicago Red Stars in the inaugural Women’s Professional Soccer (WPS) general draft.

Profile

Name: Jessica O’Rourke
Place of Birth: Philadelphia, USA
Date of Birth: January 3, 1986
Nationality: USA
Height: 1,68 m
Position: Midfielder
Preferred Foot: Right