![]() Baisden with the North Carolina Courage in 2024 | |||
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Rylee Ann Baisden[1] | ||
Date of birth | April 16, 1994 | ||
Place of birth | Yorba Linda, California, U.S. | ||
Height | 5 ft 3 in (1.60 m) | ||
Position(s) | Forward | ||
Team information | |||
Current team | Carolina Ascent FC | ||
College career | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2012–2016 | Pepperdine Waves | 78 | (12) |
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2018–2019 | Moreton Bay United | 23 | (33) |
2019–2020 | Brisbane Roar | 10 | (3) |
2020–2022 | North Carolina Courage | 12 | (1) |
2022–2023 | Perth Glory | 7 | (5) |
2024– | Carolina Ascent FC | 0 | (0) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
Rylee Ann Baisden (born April 16, 1994) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a forward for Carolina Ascent FC in the USL Super League.
Early life
[edit]Baisden grew up in Orange County, California and went to school in Los Angeles.
College career
[edit]Baisden attended college at Pepperdine University.[2]
Club career
[edit]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
[edit]Baisden represented the United States at the World University Games in Taiwan.[14]
Personal life
[edit]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]
References
[edit]- ^ "Football, Women, Team Roster: USA – United States of America" (PDF). 2017 Summer Universiade. August 16, 2017. Archived (PDF) from the original on June 27, 2022. Retrieved June 27, 2022.
- ^ "Rylee Baisden – Women's Soccer". Pepperdine Waves. Retrieved March 11, 2024.
- ^ "Q & A with Rylee Baisden". FTBL. Retrieved December 2, 2019.
- ^ "Baisden hopes Roar contract inspires NPL players | The Football Sack". October 22, 2019. Retrieved December 2, 2019.
- ^ "'I didn't expect a contract': Brisbane raking through NPLW talent". The Women's Game. Retrieved December 2, 2019.
- ^ "North Carolina Courage Sign Rylee Baisden and Danica Evans to Contracts Through the 2020 Season". North Carolina Courage. September 3, 2020. Retrieved March 11, 2024.
- ^ "Rylee Baisden and Havana Solaun Ink Contracts Following Stellar Fall Series Performances". North Carolina Courage. January 5, 2021. Retrieved March 11, 2024.
- ^ Morris, Neil (September 17, 2020). "Rylee Baisden's soccer odyssey and the American player logjam". The Equalizer. Retrieved March 11, 2024.
- ^ "Match Recap: Courage Rout Chicago Red Stars, 4-0". North Carolina Courage. August 20, 2022. Retrieved March 11, 2024.
- ^ "Epakis trumpets attacking depth despite Baisden ACL injury". The West Australian. January 12, 2023. Retrieved September 25, 2023.
- ^ Bertoli, Jakson (January 7, 2023). "ACL worries for Rylee Baisden as Glory and Victory share points". The Inner Sanctum. Retrieved September 25, 2023.
- ^ "Roster Update: Courage add six NRIs". North Carolina Courage. February 9, 2024. Retrieved March 11, 2024.
- ^ "Carolina Ascent FC Signs Four Accomplished Players to Join the Climb: Midfielder Taylor Porter, Forward Rylee Baisden, Midfielder Jill Aguilera and Defender Kelly Ann Livingstone".
- ^ Player Focus – Rylee Baisden, retrieved December 2, 2019
- ^ Stories, Local (June 3, 2019). "Conversations with the Inspiring Rylee Baisden – Voyage LA Magazine | LA City Guide". Retrieved December 2, 2019.
- ^ "Freelance photography and drone videography". ryleebproductions. Retrieved December 2, 2019.
- ^ Payne, Ryan (January 26, 2021). "Rylee Baisden: Running Her Business Sweat Happy While Playing for North Carolina Courage". North Carolina Courage. Archived from the original on January 26, 2021.
External links
[edit]- Rylee Baisden at Soccerway
- RyleeBaisden.com – Rylee's official website