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Tyler Lussi with NWSL commissioner Jeff Plush after Lussi's selection by the Portland Thorns in the NWSL draft.
Lussi Selected by Portland Thorns in NWSL Draft
January 12, 2017 | Women's Soccer
Tyler Lussi, the leading scorer in Princeton women's soccer history, was selected 21st overall by the Portland Thorns in Thursday's NWSL Draft in Los Angeles.
Lussi finished her career with 53 goals and 122 points, twice earning All-America and Ivy League Offensive Player of the Year honors while being named All-Ivy League four times including three first-team honors.
"Today was a wonderful moment for Tyler, her family and our program," Princeton coach Sean Driscoll said. "Her selection by the Portland Thorns is the culmination and recognition of incalculable hours of excellence. Tyler's work rate, determination and passion, along with her incredible talent, have afforded her this amazing opportunity to continue to play a sport she absolutely loves. We couldn't be happier and more proud of what she has accomplished and we look forward to following her in the next chapter of her soccer career."
Portland was the top seed in the 2016 NWSL playoffs before taking a semifinals extra-time defeat against the eventual champion Western New York Flash. Lussi joins Diana Matheson '08 of the Washington Spirit and Jen Hoy '13 of the Chicago Red Stars among Princeton alums in the NWSL.
Below, Princeton assistant coach Kelly Boudreau, head coach Sean Driscoll, Lussi and assistant coach Mike Poller at the NWSL Draft.
Lussi finished her career with 53 goals and 122 points, twice earning All-America and Ivy League Offensive Player of the Year honors while being named All-Ivy League four times including three first-team honors.
"Today was a wonderful moment for Tyler, her family and our program," Princeton coach Sean Driscoll said. "Her selection by the Portland Thorns is the culmination and recognition of incalculable hours of excellence. Tyler's work rate, determination and passion, along with her incredible talent, have afforded her this amazing opportunity to continue to play a sport she absolutely loves. We couldn't be happier and more proud of what she has accomplished and we look forward to following her in the next chapter of her soccer career."
Portland was the top seed in the 2016 NWSL playoffs before taking a semifinals extra-time defeat against the eventual champion Western New York Flash. Lussi joins Diana Matheson '08 of the Washington Spirit and Jen Hoy '13 of the Chicago Red Stars among Princeton alums in the NWSL.
Below, Princeton assistant coach Kelly Boudreau, head coach Sean Driscoll, Lussi and assistant coach Mike Poller at the NWSL Draft.
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