FC Porto strengthen women’s squad with American Lily Bryant | OneFootball

FC Porto introduced Lily Bryant this Wednesday as a reinforcement for the women's team, marking the American's first experience outside the United States. At Dragão, the player will join her fellow countrywomen Eliza Turner and Cora Brendle.

“I was very emotional about the invitation. Throughout my life, I have dreamed of playing professional soccer at a major club, so representing FC Porto leaves me speechless. I am very excited, and my teammates are all very talented and kind. They welcomed me very well, I couldn't ask for better. So far, my experience has been very good,” the player said to FC Porto's website.

“We want to continue the good momentum from last season and move up to the First Division. I am very excited, I know this team has been very successful, and they can count on me to work hard and give everything on the field,” added the 22-year-old player.

Originally from Brookline, Massachusetts, the 22-year-old plays as a midfielder and moved to New Jersey at 18 to combine her studies with sports. During her Economics degree, she stood out for the Princeton University team.

In her first college season, she scored six goals and made four assists; in 2022, she was included in the Ivy League Best Eleven – the East Coast college competition – having participated in all of Princeton's matches that season.

In 2024, she again made the Best Team of the season after scoring three goals and recording the same number of assists in 19 matches.

Bryant stands out for her offensive characteristics, being able to play as a midfielder or winger.

At Dragão, she will wear the blue number 13 jersey, as FC Porto debuts in the National Second Division, with the goal of moving up to the First Division.

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