Shae Yanez
American soccer player (born 1998)
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Jessica Shae Yáñez Couey (Latin American Spanish pronunciation: [ˈɟʝaɲes ˈka(ɣ)wi]; born May 22, 1997) is an American soccer player who plays as a goalkeeper for Women's Super League club Crystal Palace .
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London City Lionesses 2023 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Jessica Shae Yáñez Couey[1] | ||
| Date of birth | May 22, 1997 | ||
| Place of birth | Macon, Georgia, U.S. | ||
| Position | Goalkeeper | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Crystal Palace | ||
| Number | 30 | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2015–2018 | Tennessee Volunteers | 56 | (0) |
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2019 | Washington Spirit | 1 | (0) |
| 2020–2023 | London City Lionesses | 63 | (0) |
| 2023 | San Diego Wave | 4 | (0) |
| 2024 | Bristol City | 7 | (0) |
| 2024– | Crystal Palace | 5 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 20 October 2024 | |||
Early and personal life
Yanez was born in 1997 in Macon, Georgia, the youngest of three siblings. She grew up in Downingtown, Pennsylvania, and played trombone as a child.[2][3] She studied construction management and attended the University of Tennessee in the United States.[4]
Club career
Early in her career, Yanez played for Spanish side Santa Teresa and the University of Tennessee.[5]
In April 2019, she joined National Women's Soccer League side Washington Spirit.[6]
On July 16, 2020, Yanez signed for Women's Championship club London City Lionesses,[7] signing further contracts in April 2021 ahead of the 2021–22 season,[8] and the 2022–23 season.[9] On August 22, 2022, she became the third player to reach 50 appearances for the Lionesses.[10]
Over the course of three seasons and 72 appearances for the team, Yanez kept a total of 24 clean sheets for the Lionesses,[11] and acted as co-captain for two of those seasons.[5]
On April 26, 2023, Yanez signed for National Women's Soccer League side San Diego Wave,[5] signing a two-year deal with the club, on a free transfer from the Lionesses.[12][13] On January 5, 2024, she signed for Women's Super League side Bristol City,[11][14] for an undisclosed transfer fee.[13]
On August 2, 2024, Yanez signed for newly promoted Women's Super League club Crystal Palace.[15]
Style of play
Yanez operates as a goalkeeper. She is known for her leadership.[16]
Honours
London City Lionesses
- Women's Championship: 2021–22 runner-up[1]
Individual
- London City Lionesses Player of the Season: 2021–22[8]
