Riley Jackson

Midfielder • Age 21 • #16

Riley Francis Jackson is an American professional soccer player who plays as a midfielder for the North Carolina Courage of the National Women's Soccer League.

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Jackson was signed by the North Carolina Courage at just 17 years old in 2023.

She co-captained the U.S. team to win the 2022 CONCACAF Women's U-17 Championship.

She was selected for Futures Camp in January 2025, where she practiced alongside the senior national team.

She inherited her love for soccer from her parents, who met playing soccer.

Riley played soccer from a very young age, even sitting on the bench in her bassinet while her parents played indoor soccer.enjoys staying involved in the soccer community, refereeing games and training young players in her basement.

She enjoys staying involved in the soccer community, refereeing games and training young players in her basement.

Her ultimate goal is to play for the U.S. national team and make an impact on the team while inspiring younger girls.

She played ten years of club soccer for Roswell Soccer Club, a team coached by her father.

She helped the U.S. team finish third at the 2024 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup, its best result since 2012.

Riley was cut from her local Olympic Development Program (ODP) tryouts at age 12, leading her to think her soccer dreams were over. Four years later, she became a key midfielder for the U.S. U-17 Women's National Team.