Hope Breslin

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Hope Breslin
Personal information
Full name Hope Elizabeth Breslin[1]
Date of birth (1999-03-10) March 10, 1999 (age 27)
Place of birth Massapequa, New York
Height 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)
Position Midfielder
Team information
Current team
Brooklyn FC
Number 12
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2017–2021 Illinois Fighting Illini 76 (18)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2022 Angel City FC 8 (0)
2023 Houston Dash 0 (0)
2023–2024 Wellington Phoenix 22 (2)
2024– Brooklyn FC 24 (1)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 10 June 2025

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

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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

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Angel City FC

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Breslin is a native of Massapequa, New York, United States.[12]

Career statistics

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College

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College Regular Season Big 10 Tournament Total
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
As of February 18, 2025
Club Season League NWSL Challenge Cup Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Angel City FC 2022 NWSL 8 0 5 0 13 0
Houston Dash 2023 0 0 1 0 1 0
Wellington Phoenix FC 2023–24 A-League 22 2 22 2
Brooklyn FC 2024–25 USL Super League 12 0 12 0
Career total 42 2 6 0 48 2

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