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

On Wednesday, FC Porto introduced Lily Bryant 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 moved by the invitation. Throughout my life, I have dreamed of playing professional soccer for a big club, so representing FC Porto leaves me speechless. I’m 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 told FC Porto’s website.

“We want to continue the good momentum from last season and move up to the First Division. I’m very enthusiastic, 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.

Born in Brookline, Massachusetts, the 22-year-old plays as a midfielder and moved to New Jersey at 18 to balance 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 provided four assists; in 2022, she was included in the Ivy League Best XI—the East Coast collegiate competition—having participated in all of Princeton’s matches that season.

In 2024, she was again named to the Team of the Season, after scoring three goals and recording the same number of assists in 19 matches.

Bryant stands out for her offensive qualities, 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, aiming for promotion to the First Division.

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