Chardonnay
Athlete Consultant
Chardonnay Curran
Chardonnay Curran is a professional soccer player and athlete consultant with experience competing at the collegiate, professional, and international levels. A former University of Oregon standout, Chardonnay went on to compete in the NWSL before continuing her professional career overseas in Europe.
Having navigated the journey from youth soccer to college athletics and the professional game firsthand, Chardonnay understands the opportunities, challenges, and decisions athletes and their families face along the way. Her experience includes navigating recruiting, collegiate athletics, professional contracts, international opportunities, transitions between clubs, and the
demands of competing at the highest levels of the sport.
At 516 Sports Capital, Chardonnay works directly with athletes to help them understand their options, identify opportunities, and make informed decisions that align with both their athletic and personal goals. She brings a player-first perspective to every consultation, combining firsthand experience with a genuine passion for helping the next generation of athletes build successful and sustainable careers.
Work Experience
2026 - Present
2021 - 2025
2017 - 2021
Chardonnay joined 516 Sports Capital as an Athlete Consultant, leveraging her firsthand experience navigating the stages of an athletic career. A versatile player who has competed across various positions and systems, she understands the importance of adaptability in different environments. From representing the U.S. Youth National Teams, to now officially representing the PHILIPPINES national team, to building a career overseas, Chardonnay has faced the opportunities and challenges shape an athlete's journey. Currently from an ACL injury, she brings valuable insights into the physical and mental aspects of rehabilitation, helping athletes approach their careers with confidence and purpose.
CHARDONNAY CURRAN BEGAN HER PROFESSIONAL CAREER IN THE NWSL WITH THE KANSAS CITY CURRENT BEFORE JOINING CHICAGO STARS FC. COMPETING AT THE HIGHEST LEVELS OF THE SPORT WHILE NAVIGATING ROSTER DECISIONS, COMPETITION, AND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES TAUGHT HER THAT BECOMING A PROFESSIONAL ATHLETE IS ONLY THE BEGINNING. THE EXPERIENCES SHE GAINED
DURING THIS CHAPTER CONTINUE TO SHAPE THE PERSPECTIVE SHE BRINGS TO WORKING WITH YOUNG ATHLETES.
CHARDONNAY PLAYED DIVISION 1 SOCCER AT THE UNIVERSITY OF OREGON, WHERE SHE DEVELOPED AS BOTH A PLAYER AND A LEADER WHILE BALANCING THE DEMANDS OF HIGH-LEVEL ATHLETICS AND ACADEMICS. HER COLLEGE EXPERIENCE GAVE HER FIRSTHAND INSIGHT INTO THE RECRUITING PROCESS, CHOOSING THE RIGHT ENVIRONMENT, AND MAKING THE TRANSITION FROM YOUTH SOCCER, HER HOME AND CULTURE IN HAWAII,TO COLLEGE ATHLETICS- EXPERIENCES THAT NOW ALLOW HER TO HELP YOUNG ATHLETES NAVIGATE THOSE SAME DECISIONS.
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