Hope Breslin Explained

Hope Breslin
Full Name:Hope Elizabeth Breslin[1]
Birth Date:10 March 1999
Birth Place:Massapequa, New York
Position:Midfielder
Currentclub:Brooklyn FC
Collegeyears1:2017–2021
College1:Illinois Fighting Illini
Collegecaps1:76
Collegegoals1:18
Years1:2022
Clubs1:Angel City FC
Caps1:8
Goals1:0
Years2:2023
Clubs2:Houston Dash
Caps2:0
Goals2:0
Years3:2023–2024
Clubs3:Wellington Phoenix
Caps3:22
Goals3:2
Years4:2024–
Clubs4:Brooklyn FC
Caps4:0
Goals4:0
Club-Update:27 May 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.

Early life

Breslin attended Massapequa High School where she would help lead the team to three state national championships.[2] [3] She earrned 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]

Notes and References

  1. College of Applied Health Sciences: Bachelor of Science in Speech And Hearing Science. University of Illinois 2022 Commencement . . 57 .
  2. Web site: Hope Breslin named top soccer player - Massapequa Post. August 16, 2017. Massapequa Post.
  3. Web site: Hope Breslin - 2021 - Soccer . 2024-08-09 . University of Illinois Athletics . en.
  4. Web site: Breslin's pro goals put on hold. August 30, 2020 . news-gazette.com.
  5. Web site: Hope Breslin disappointed but not surprised. https://archive.today/20231218110250/https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/big-ten-illinois-hope-breslin-soccer-covid-19-b49572. dead. 2023-12-18. newsday.com (Archived).
  6. Web site: Cortes . Angelle . 2021-03-25 . Breslin, Hillman, Le reflect on their four years at Illinois . 2024-08-09 . The Daily Illini.
  7. Web site: High five: Fifth-year Illini soccer senior Hope Breslin with five goals through three games . 2024-08-09 . 247Sports . en.
  8. Web site: 2021-12-18 . Breslin Selected by Angel City FC in 2022 NWSL Draft . 2024-07-30 . University of Illinois Athletics . en.
  9. Web site: brenton . 2023-08-09 . Women make first visa signing . 2024-08-09 . Wellington Phoenix . en-AU.
  10. Web site: Goalscoring midfielders move on. Wellington Phoenix. 4 June 2024.
  11. Web site: Hope Breslin Joins Brooklyn FC as Attacking Midfielder. Brooklyn FC. 11 July 2024.
  12. Web site: Dylan Nealis, Hope Breslin make next step in professional soccer. January 13, 2022 . massapequapost.com.

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