Julia Lester (soccer) explained

Julia Lester
Fullname:Julia Nicole Lester
Birth Date:16 January 1998
Birth Place:Tampa, Florida, U.S.
Height:5 ft 4 in
Position:Defender
Currentclub:Seattle Reign FC
Clubnumber:13
Youthclubs1:Tampa Bay United
Collegeyears1:2016–2019
College1:Florida Gators
Collegecaps1:86
Collegegoals1:3
Years1:2020–2022
Clubs1:Apollon Ladies
Years2:2022–2023
Clubs2:Racing Louisville
Caps2:33
Goals2:0
Years3:2024–
Clubs3:Seattle Reign
Caps3:0
Goals3:0
Club-Update:April 22, 2024

Julia Nicole Lester (born January 16, 1998) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a defender for Seattle Reign FC of the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL).

Collegiate career

A family youth and community sciences major, Lester played for the Florida Gators from 2016 to 2019.[1]

Club career

After graduating from the University of Florida in August 2020, Lester signed for Cypriot club Apollon Ladies and played in the UEFA Women's Champions League.[2] She was named to the league's Best XI in 2021 and captained the team.[3]

In March 2022, Lester followed Apollon Ladies' former manager Kim Björkegren and signed for Racing Louisville of the American NWSL.[4]

In January 2024, Lester was traded to fellow NWSL club Seattle Reign.[5] She subsequently extended her contract with the Reign until 2025.[6]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Julia Lester - Soccer. Florida Gators.
  2. Web site: Instagram. www.instagram.com.
  3. Web site: Julia Lester.
  4. Web site: Racing signs European champion defender Lester.
  5. Web site: Julia Lester joins Seattle Reign FC, Sam Hiatt goes to Gotham FC in three-team trade. January 24, 2024. Sounder at Heart.
  6. Web site: Seattle Reign FC Extends Defender Julia Lester. Seattle Reign FC.