Tyler Lussi | QueenBallers Player profile

Tyler

Lussi

Jan 26, 1995

#14 - Forward

Tyler Tompkins Lussi is an American professional soccer player who plays as a forward for the North Carolina Courage of the National Women's Soccer League.

Did You Know?

She set Princeton University records for career goals (53) and points (122).She was drafted 21st overall by the Portland Thorns in the 2017 NWSL College Draft.

She was drafted 21st overall by the Portland Thorns in the 2017 NWSL College Draft.

Despite never playing defense before, she became Angel City FC’s starting right back in 2022 due to injuries on the team.

She earned a Bachelor of Arts in History from Princeton University.

She is not only a professional soccer player but also an entrepreneur, co-founding multiple businesses.

She co-founded National College Recruiting Center in 2016, which helps scholar-athletes with academic and athletic planning.

She co-founded Athlete Underneath, a clothing brand that promotes the idea that everyone is an athlete at heart, regardless of their physical condition.

She has been a Project Manager for Bikes for the World since 2014, helping provide bicycles to people in developing countries.

She is known for flexing her biceps after scoring, often rolling up her sleeves to do so. She even joked that she dislikes wearing sleeves so much that they might have to get her a jersey without them.

Growing up, she participated in pull-up competitions with her dad and brothers, which contributed to her well-defined arms.

She started a "No Sleeves FC" brand promoting building confidence and upper body strength with pull-ups.

She doesn’t drink coffee, believing she already has plenty of natural energy and joking that caffeine would take it to an extreme level.

If she weren’t playing soccer, she would want to be the NWSL commissioner or head athletic director at Princeton, aiming to grow the league and expand fan investment.

Best Actions

Angel City FC | Tyler Lussi Goal

Lussi explodes for a goal in her third straight game! 🧨

Tyler Lussi's game-winner vs. KC NWSL

Tyler Lussi, Portland Thorns FC | Week 11 #NWSL Goal of the Week

Lussi's shooting skills

Club Achievements

NWSL Championship: 2017	1×
NWSL Shield: 2021	1×
NWSL Challenge Cup: 2021, 2023	2×

Stats

Year	Club	AP	GL
2023 - present	North Carolina Courage	55	10
2021 - 2023	Angel City FC	26	1
2017 - 2021	Portland Thorns	52	6
2013 - 2016	Princeton Tigers	68	53
International Stats
2017 -	United States U23	3	0