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Yazmeen Ann Ryan (born February 25, 1999) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a midfielder for Portland Thorns FC of the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL).

Yazmeen Ryan

Personal information
Full name	Yazmeen Ann Ryan[1]
Date of birth	(1999-02-25) February 25, 1999 (age 23)
Height	5 ft 6 in (168 cm)
Position(s)	Midfielder
Club information
Current team	Portland Thorns FC
Number	23
Youth career
	Norman Celtic
College career
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2017–2021	TCU Horned Frogs	68	(19)
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2017–2019	Oklahoma City
2021–	Portland Thorns FC	1	(0)
National team
2019	United States U23
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of June 26, 2021

Early life

Ryan grew up in Norman, Oklahoma, and attended Norman North High School. She played for the club team Norman Celtic. As a freshman, she led Norman North to their first-ever girls soccer state championship.[2]

TCU Horned Frogs

Ryan joined TCU as an attacking midfielder in 2017 and captained the team in 2020. She led the team to their first-ever Big 12 conference championship; however, Ryan missed the championship-clinching game due to injury.[3]

Club career

Ryan played for Oklahoma City and was named to the club's all-time Best XI.[4]

Ryan was drafted at No. 6 overall by the Portland Thorns in the 2021 NWSL Draft. Ryan was the Thorns' "top target". After they attempted to trade into the #4 draft position, the Thorns eventually traded two later picks plus an international slot to move up to select Ryan.[5]

Honors

Portland Thorns FC

• NWSL Championship: 2022[6]

References

External links

• TCU profile

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