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Julia Lester (soccer)

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]

References

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