Reilyn Turner

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Reilyn Turner
Personal information
Date of birth (2002-10-17) October 17, 2002 (age 21)
Place of birth Lakewood, California, U.S.
Height 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Position(s) Forward
Team information
Current team
Racing Louisville FC
Number 66
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2020–2023 UCLA 79 (42)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2024– Racing Louisville FC 5 (1)
International career
2018 United States U17
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 22 April 2024

Reilyn Turner (born October 17, 2002) is an American professional soccer forward who plays for Racing Louisville FC in the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL). She played college soccer for UCLA Bruins before being picked sixth overall in the 2024 NWSL Draft.

Early life

Turner was born in

Columbia.[1] She grew up in Aliso Viejo, California, and graduated from Laguna Beach High School.[1]

College career

Turner played for UCLA from 2020 to 2023, scoring 42 goals and assisting 16 more.

name, image, and likeness (NIL) deal with the sportswear company Nike.[2][3]

In 2022, Turner scored the game-winning goal in the 2022 College Cup semifinals and the game-tying goal in the ensuing championship match, helping UCLA win its second national championship. She was named to the All-Tournament Team in addition to claiming Most Outstanding Offensive Player honors.[4]

As a senior in 2023, Turner became the first player in UCLA program history to win the Pac-12 Forward of the Year award.[5] She was named a second-team All-American by United Soccer Coaches.[6]

Professional career

One of the top forward prospects in the 2024 NWSL Draft, Turner was the No. 6 pick in the first round, selected by Racing Louisville FC.[7] She became the fifth first-round pick in Racing's history, joining Emily Fox, Emina Ekic, Jaelin Howell and Savannah DeMelo.

International career

Turner has played for the U.S. Youth National Team at a number of levels, including participation in the 2018 CONCACAF U-17 Championship, where she scored twice.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Reilyn Turner – Women's Soccer". UCLA. Retrieved February 5, 2024.
  2. ^ Gastelum, Andrew (December 14, 2021). "Nike Officially Signs First Collegiate Star to NIL Deal". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved February 7, 2024.
  3. ^ Christovich, Amanda (June 30, 2022). "UCLA Soccer Star Reilyn Turner Reflects on How Title IX Has Impacted Her Career". Front Office Sports. Retrieved February 7, 2024.
  4. ^ "UCLA Storms Back, Wins Second NCAA Women's Soccer Title". UCLA. Retrieved February 5, 2024.
  5. ^ "Bruins Dominate Pac-12 Women's Soccer Year-End Awards". UCLA. Retrieved February 5, 2024.
  6. ^ "2023 NCAA Division I Women's All-Americans Announced". United Soccer Coaches. Retrieved February 5, 2024.
  7. ^ "NWSL Draft". www.nwslsoccer.com. Retrieved February 5, 2024.

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