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Hope Breslin
Personal information
Full name	Hope Elizabeth Breslin
Date of birth	March 10, 1999 (age 25)
Place of birth	Massapequa, New York
Height	5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)
Position(s)	Midfielder
Team information
Current team	Brooklyn FC
Number	12
College career
Years	Team
2017–2021	Illinois Fighting Illini
Senior career*
Years	Team
2022	Angel City FC
2023	Houston Dash
2023–2024	Wellington Phoenix
2024–	Brooklyn FC
	*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 24 December 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 earned 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]

Career Statistics

College

College	Regular Season				Big 10 Tournament		Total
College	Conference	Season	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Illinois Fighting Illini	Big 10	2017	12	0	—		12	0
		2018	17	4	2	1	19	5
		2019	18	6	—		18	6
		2020	11	0	—		11	0
		2021	16	7	—		16	7
Career total			74	17	2	1	76	18

Club

As of September 17, 2024

Club	Season	League			NWSL Challenge Cup		Total
Club	Season	Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Angel City FC	2022	NWSL	8	0	5	0	13	0
Houston Dash	2023	NWSL	0	0	1	0	1	0
Wellington Phoenix FC	2023–24	A-League	22	2	–		22	2
Brooklyn FC	2024–25	USL Super League	1	0	–		1	0
Career total			31	2	6	0	37	2

References

^ "College of Applied Health Sciences: Bachelor of Science in Speech And Hearing Science" (PDF). University of Illinois 2022 Commencement. University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. p. 57.
^ "Hope Breslin named top soccer player - Massapequa Post". Massapequa Post. August 16, 2017.
^ "Hope Breslin - 2021 - Soccer". University of Illinois Athletics. Retrieved August 9, 2024.
^ "Breslin's pro goals put on hold". news-gazette.com. August 30, 2020.
^ "Hope Breslin disappointed but not surprised". newsday.com (Archived). Archived from the original on December 18, 2023.
^ Cortes, Angelle (March 25, 2021). "Breslin, Hillman, Le reflect on their four years at Illinois". The Daily Illini. Retrieved August 9, 2024.
^ "High five: Fifth-year Illini soccer senior Hope Breslin with five goals through three games". 247Sports. Retrieved August 9, 2024.
^ "Breslin Selected by Angel City FC in 2022 NWSL Draft". University of Illinois Athletics. December 18, 2021. Retrieved July 30, 2024.
^ brenton (August 9, 2023). "Women make first visa signing". Wellington Phoenix. Retrieved August 9, 2024.
^ "Goalscoring midfielders move on". Wellington Phoenix. June 4, 2024.
^ "Hope Breslin Joins Brooklyn FC as Attacking Midfielder". Brooklyn FC. July 11, 2024.
^ "Dylan Nealis, Hope Breslin make next step in professional soccer". massapequapost.com. January 13, 2022.

External links

Hope Breslin at Soccerway.com
Hope Breslin at FBref.com

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[1] "College of Applied Health Sciences: Bachelor of Science in Speech And Hearing Science" (PDF). University of Illinois 2022 Commencement. University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. p. 57.

[2] "Hope Breslin named top soccer player - Massapequa Post". Massapequa Post. August 16, 2017.

[3] "Hope Breslin - 2021 - Soccer". University of Illinois Athletics. Retrieved August 9, 2024.

[4] "Breslin's pro goals put on hold". news-gazette.com. August 30, 2020.

[5] "Hope Breslin disappointed but not surprised". newsday.com (Archived). Archived from the original on December 18, 2023.

[6] Cortes, Angelle (March 25, 2021). "Breslin, Hillman, Le reflect on their four years at Illinois". The Daily Illini. Retrieved August 9, 2024.

[7] "High five: Fifth-year Illini soccer senior Hope Breslin with five goals through three games". 247Sports. Retrieved August 9, 2024.

[8] "Breslin Selected by Angel City FC in 2022 NWSL Draft". University of Illinois Athletics. December 18, 2021. Retrieved July 30, 2024.

[9] renton (August 9, 2023). "Women make first visa signing". Wellington Phoenix. Retrieved August 9, 2024.

[10] "Goalscoring midfielders move on". Wellington Phoenix. June 4, 2024.

[11] "Hope Breslin Joins Brooklyn FC as Attacking Midfielder". Brooklyn FC. July 11, 2024.

[12] "Dylan Nealis, Hope Breslin make next step in professional soccer". massapequapost.com. January 13, 2022.

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