Hope Breslin

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Hope Breslin
Personal information
Full name Hope Elizabeth Breslin [1]
Date of birth (1999-03-10) March 10, 1999 (age 25)
Place of birth Massapequa, New York
Height 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
Brooklyn FC
Number 12
College career
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2017–2021 Illinois Fighting Illini 76 (18)
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2022 Angel City FC 8 (0)
2023 Houston Dash 0 (0)
2023–2024 Wellington Phoenix 22 (2)
2024– Brooklyn FC 12 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 24 December 2024

Hope Elizabeth Breslin (born March 10, 1999) is an American soccer player who plays as a midfielder for Brooklyn FC in the USL Super League.

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Early life

Breslin attended Massapequa High School where she would help lead the team to three state national championships. [2] [3] She earned New York State Gatorade Player of the Year award twice.

She attended the University of Illinois where she was regarded as one of the soccer team's most important players. In 2018, Breslin scored an equalizer goal at the 2018 Big Ten women's soccer tournament that helped send Illinois to their first semifinal appearance since 2012. [4] [5] [6]

During the summer of 2021, Breslin played for the NJ/NY Gotham FC reserves. [7]

Club career

Angel City FC

Breslin was drafted by Angel City FC in the 2022 NWSL Draft, making her just the third player in Illinois program history to be drafted. She was the team's first ever pick, selected 28th overall. [8] She signed a one year contract with the team for their inaugural season.

Houston Dash

After her contract expired with Angel City, Breslin joined the Houston Dash on a national team replacement contract during the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup.

Wellington Phoenix

Breslin joined New Zealand side Wellington Phoenix in fall 2023 as the team's first Visa signing. [9] She was the only member of the team to appear in all 22 matches for the Phoenix for the season.

Brooklyn FC

In June 2024, Breslin announced she would depart the Wellington Phoenix to explore other opportunities. [10] The following month, it was announced that Breslin signed for USL Super League club Brooklyn FC. [11]

Personal life

Breslin is a native of Massapequa, New York, United States. [12]

Career Statistics

College

CollegeRegular Season Big 10 Tournament Total
ConferenceSeasonAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Illinois Fighting Illini Big 10 2017120120
201817421195
2019186186
2020110110
2021167167
Career total7417217618

Club

As of September 17, 2024
ClubSeasonLeagueNWSL Challenge CupTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Angel City FC 2022 NWSL 8050130
Houston Dash 2023 001010
Wellington Phoenix FC 2023–24 A-League 222222
Brooklyn FC 2024–25 USL Super League 1010
Career total31260372

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References

  1. "College of Applied Health Sciences: Bachelor of Science in Speech And Hearing Science" (PDF). University of Illinois 2022 Commencement. University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. p. 57.
  2. "Hope Breslin named top soccer player - Massapequa Post". Massapequa Post. August 16, 2017.
  3. "Hope Breslin - 2021 - Soccer". University of Illinois Athletics. Retrieved August 9, 2024.
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  6. Cortes, Angelle (March 25, 2021). "Breslin, Hillman, Le reflect on their four years at Illinois". The Daily Illini. Retrieved August 9, 2024.
  7. "High five: Fifth-year Illini soccer senior Hope Breslin with five goals through three games". 247Sports. Retrieved August 9, 2024.
  8. "Breslin Selected by Angel City FC in 2022 NWSL Draft". University of Illinois Athletics. December 18, 2021. Retrieved July 30, 2024.
  9. brenton (August 9, 2023). "Women make first visa signing". Wellington Phoenix. Retrieved August 9, 2024.
  10. "Goalscoring midfielders move on". Wellington Phoenix . June 4, 2024.
  11. "Hope Breslin Joins Brooklyn FC as Attacking Midfielder". Brooklyn FC . July 11, 2024.
  12. "Dylan Nealis, Hope Breslin make next step in professional soccer". massapequapost.com. January 13, 2022.