Kayleigh Hines Explained

Kayleigh Hines
Fullname:Kayleigh Hines
Birth Date:27 February 1991
Birth Place:Reading, England
Position:Midfielder
Currentclub:Loughborough Lightning
Youthclubs1:Reading
Youthclubs2:Arsenal
Youthclubs3:St Albans
Clubs1:Millburn Magic
Caps1:0
Goals1:0
Years2:2014–2015
Clubs2:Oxford United
Caps2:41
Goals2:7
Years3:2016–2017
Clubs3:Reading
Caps3:18
Goals3:0
Years4:2017–2018
Clubs4:Oxford United
Caps4:9
Goals4:6
Years5:2019-2022
Clubs5:Oxford United
Caps5:17
Goals5:6
Years6:2022-
Clubs6:Loughborough Lightning
Pcupdate:12:51. 15 October 2022 (UTC)

Kayleigh Hines (born 27 February 1991) is an English footballer who plays as a midfielder for Loughborough Lightning[1] She previously played for Reading.[2]

Early life

Hines began playing football at age 8 and eventually joined a local boys' team where she played until the age of 12.[3] She then joined the Reading F.C.'s Centre of Excellence.[3] As a teenager, Hines played for Arsenal Academy and St Albans. At the age of 18, she travelled to New Jersey in the United States where she played for Women's Premier Soccer League (WPSL) side Millburn Magic.[4] Named to the WPSL's All-East First Team in 2010,[5] Hines also coached the Millburn Magic Under-9 summer select team.[6]

Playing career

Oxford United, 2014–2015

Hines signed with Oxford United in the FAWSL 2 for the league's inaugural season.[7] [8] In June 2014, she scored a goal from 40 yards out against Durham helping Reading win 2–1.[9] [7] Oxford finished the regular season in ninth place with a record. Hines made 22 appearances for the club and scored two goals during the 2014 season.[10]

Returning for the 2015 season, Hines scored a brace against Reading leading Oxford United to a draw in April.[11] [12] She finished the season with seven goals in 17 appearances.[10] Oxford United finished sixth in the season.

Reading FC, 2016–

In December 2015, it was announced that Hines had signed a professional contract with Reading F.C. in FA WSL 1. Of her signing, Reading manager Kelly Chambers said, 'I have known of Kayleigh's ability for a long time. It's great to get her signature on the dotted line, she will bring a different dimension to our team that maybe we have been lacking previously."

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Loughborough Lightning Football Squad. Loughborough University. 15 September 2022.
  2. Web site: Midfielder moves on. Oxford United. 15 June 2016. 28 October 2015.
  3. Web site: Kayleigh Hines. FA WSL. 15 June 2016.
  4. Web site: Royals sign Hines from Oxford Utd for 2016 . FA WSL. 15 June 2016. 28 December 2015.
  5. Web site: 2010 All-East Teams. WPSL. 15 June 2016.
  6. Web site: Millburn Magic places second in Pocono Cup. North Jersey. 15 June 2016. 22 July 2011.
  7. Web site: Oxford United Ladies get first ever Super League win. BBC. 15 June 2016. 30 June 2014.
  8. Web site: Hines double can't save Oxford United women in final game. Oxford Mail. 15 June 2016. 20 October 2015.
  9. Web site: Durham boss defends back four despite Oxford setback. Sunderland Echo. 15 June 2016. 30 June 2014.
  10. Web site: Player Stats. Oxford United. 15 June 2016.
  11. Web site: Kayleigh Hines brace earns Oxford a point at Reading. BBC. 15 June 2016. 24 April 2015.
  12. Web site: Oxford United 'playing smarter, says Kayleigh Hines. BBC. 15 June 2016. 18 May 2015.