Yazmeen Ryan | QueenBallers Player profile

Yazmeen

Ryan

Feb 25, 1999

#11 - Forward

Yazmeen Ann Ryan is an American professional soccer player who plays as a forward or a midfielder for the Houston Dash of the National Women's Soccer League and the United States national team.

Did You Know?

She started playing soccer at age three in recreational leagues and quickly fell in love with the game, especially 3v3 soccer with small goals.

While she started as a midfielder, Yazmeen now alternates between midfield and outside forward, adapting her game depending on where her coaches need her.

She led her high school team to their first-ever state championship.

Ryan was named to the all-time Best XI of Oklahoma Celtic, her youth club team.

Portland Thorns saw her as their top target in the 2021 NWSL Draft, even trading multiple picks and an international slot to move up and select her.

She made the most appearances of any player for NJ/NY Gotham FC in the 2023 season.

Ryan, originally from Oklahoma, has a soft spot for Texas BBQ, citing the variety of options and the fact that everything is bigger in Texas as reasons for her choice.

Her go-to walk-out song for 2025 is "Invincible" by Pop Smoke, a track that gets her amped up for matches.

She earned a degree in Youth Advocacy and Educational Studies from Texas Christian University.

Though Ryan humbly feels she’s not a fashion expert, she has confidence in her style and is open to being styled by a pro like Law Roach, the stylist for Zendaya.

Spending time with her family in the off-season brings her balance and grounding, showing how important family is for her well-being.

She has three siblings.

Playing with the US Women’s National Team taught her to stay confident and not take any moments for granted, which will help her in future competitions.

She described her USWNT debut in 2024 as a surreal and proud moment, feeling peaceful yet focused, and grateful to finally reach that milestone after a long journey.

She values learning about new cultures and enjoys meeting people from all over the world, enhancing her personal growth.

Best Actions

A superb strike from Yazmeen Ryan ?

Yazmeen Ryan slots a rocket right into the back of the net ‼️

Gotham's Yazmeen Ryan scores immediately ?

Yazmeen Ryan is smooth with it ?‍↕️

Yazmeen Ryan snatches a point for Portland with a goal in the 90+6th minute

Club Achievements

NWSL Championship: 2022, 2023	2×
Women’s International Champions Cup	1×
NWSL Shield	1×

Awards

NWSL Second XI: 2024

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Stats

Year	Club	AP	GL
2025 - present	Houston Dash
2023 - 2024	NJ/NY Gotham FC	65	12
2021 - 2022	Portland Thorns FC	36	3
2017 - 2019	Oklahoma City
2017 - 2021	TCU Horned Frogs	68	19
International Stats
2024 - present	United States	7	0
2019 -	United States U23	3	0
2018 -	United States U18	2	0