The North Carolina Courage announced the signing of U.S. youth national team star Riley Jackson on Friday.
The 17-year-old midfielder is signed through the 2025 NWSL season with an option for 2026.
Jackson, who participated in training sessions with the club the past two years, will forgo her NCAA eligibility.
For an elite soccer player, facing adversity is a given. Riley Jackson has learned valuable lessons early in her career that will serve her well in the long run.
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— NC Courage (@TheNCCourage) July 28, 2023
Jackson was co-captain for the U.S. team at the 2022 U-17 World Cup.
She was the Gatorade national prep Player of the Year for 2021-22 after tallying 14 goals and 18 assists at Blessed Trinity in Roswell, Ga.
–Field Level Media
