Jayden Lee Perry is an American professional soccer player who plays as a center back for Portland Thorns FC of the National Women's Soccer League. She played college soccer for the UCLA Bruins, winning the 2022 national championship.
All 7 goals in her college career came from the penalty spot.
In 2022, she helped UCLA win the NCAA title by coming back from 2 goals down against North Carolina in the final.
She became the fastest NWSL rookie to score a penalty — doing it in her 4th pro appearance.
Her first pro assist won NWSL Assist of the Week, setting up a goal from near midfield.
She majored in Sociology at UCLA.
She looks up to Julie Ertz, a fellow defender and U.S. national team star.
She has been painting for years and finds it deeply therapeutic, often pairing it with music and candles for a calming routine.
She also enjoys going to the beach and surfing in her free time.
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2025
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present
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Portland Thorns | 6 | 2 |
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2021
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2024
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UCLA Bruins | 82 | 7 |
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