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Rylee Baisden
American soccer player (born 1994) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Rylee Ann Baisden (born April 16, 1994) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a forward for USL Super League club Carolina Ascent. She played college soccer for the Pepperine Waves.
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Early life
Baisden grew up in Orange County, California and went to school in Los Angeles.
College career
Baisden attended college at Pepperdine University.[2]
Club career
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After her college career, Baisden went to play briefly in Sweden and played for a year in France.[citation needed]
For the 2018–19 season, Baisden moved to Australia to play for Morton Bay United in the National Premier League where she scored 33 goals in 23 games.[3] Due to her form Baisden was named in the league's team of the season, was nominated for player of the year and participated in Morton Bay's maiden grand final appearance.[4] On the back of this form Baisden was drafted by Brisbane Roar ahead of the 2019–20 W-League season. Baisden admitted that she did not expect to be offered the contract.[5] She debuted in Brisbane's first game of the 2019–20 season against Melbourne Victory, and scored her first goal in the W-league in their next match, a 3–1 loss to Western Sydney Wanderers.
Baisden signed a fall contract with the North Carolina Courage in September 2020, followed by a one-year contract with an option for another year in January 2021.[6][7] On her debut, she recorded an assist to her former Pepperdine teammate Lynn Williams in a win against the Houston Dash in September 2020.[8] She scored her first NWSL goal in a win against the Chicago Red Stars in August 2022.[9]
On January 31, 2023, Baisden suffered a long-term ACL injury whilst playing against Melbourne Victory, ruling her out for the rest of the season.[10][11]
Baisden was named to the Courage's preseason roster in February 2024.[12]
In May 2024, Baisden signed with USL Super League club Carolina Ascent FC.[13]
International career
Baisden represented the United States at the World University Games in Taiwan.[14]
Personal life
Baisden is passionate about photography, and has started a photography business, where she also works with drones.[15][16] She started an online fitness business, Sweat Happy Club, in 2020.[17]
Honors
Carolina Ascent
North Carolina Courage
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