Hope Breslin
American soccer player (born 1999)
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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.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Hope Elizabeth Breslin[1] | ||
| Date of birth | March 10, 1999 | ||
| 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 | |||
Early life
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
Angel City FC
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
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
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
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
Breslin is a native of Massapequa, New York, United States.[12]
Career statistics
College
| 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 | ||
Club
- 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 | ||
