Tilly James
Canadian soccer player (born 2007)
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Tilly James (born September 5, 2001) is a Canadian-New Zealand soccer player who plays for Calgary Wild FC in the Northern Super League.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | September 5, 2001 | ||
| Place of birth | New Zealand | ||
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) | ||
| Position | Defender | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Calgary Wild FC | ||
| Number | 11 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2019–2020 | TSS FC Rovers | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2021–2024 | Trinity Western Spartans | 82 | (12) |
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2022–2023 | Unity FC | 7 | (0) |
| 2024 | TSS FC Rovers | 7 | (1) |
| 2025– | Calgary Wild FC | 3 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of June 14, 2025 | |||
Early life
University career
In 2020, James began attending Trinity Western University, where she played for the women's soccer team (beginning in 2021 as the 2020 season was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic). In her first season, she was named to the Canada West All-Rookie Team, a Canada West Second Team All-Star, and the U Sports All-Rookie Team.[3][4] On September 24, 2022, Tilly scored both goals in a 2-0 victory over the UBC Okanagan Heat,[5] which earned her Canada West Player of the Week honours.[6] At the end of the 2022 season, she was named a Canada West First Team All-Star and a U Sports First Team All-Canadian.[7][8] In 2023, she helped the squad win the Canada West title and a silver medal at the U Sports National Championships, where she was named to the All-Tournament Team.[9] At the end of 2023, she was again named a Canada West First Team All-Star.[10] She was also named the 2023-24 TWU Spartans Female Athlete of the Year.[11] On October 11, 2024, she scored a brace in a 4-0 victory over the UFV Cascades.[12] At the end of 2024, she was named a Canada West First Team All-Star and a U Sports Second Team All-Canadian.[13][14] While with the team, she served as team captain.[15]
Club career
In 2022, James joined Unity FC in League1 British Columbia.[16][17] In 2024, she played with the TSS FC Rovers.[18]
In February 2025, she signed with Northern Super League club Calgary Wild FC for the 2025 season.[19]
Career statistics
- As of June 14, 2025
| Club | Season | League | Playoffs | Domestic Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Unity FC | 2023[17] | League1 British Columbia | 7 | 0 | 2 | 2 | — | 0 | 0 | 9 | 2 | |
| TSS FC Rovers | 2024[18] | League1 British Columbia | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 8 | 1 | ||
| Calgary Wild | 2025 | Northern Super League | 3 | 0 | — | — | — | 3 | 0 | |||
| Career total | 17 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 3 | ||