Tyler Lussi

Forward • Age 31 • #17

Tyler Tompkins Lussi is an American footballer who plays as a forward. She has represented the United States at youth international level.

227 Appearances

74 Goals

4 Trophies

Fun Facts about Tyler

Quirky facts. Inspired by her game.

She set Princeton University records for career goals (53) and points (122).She was drafted 21st overall by the Portland Thorns in the 2017 NWSL College Draft.

She was drafted 21st overall by the Portland Thorns in the 2017 NWSL College Draft.

Despite never playing defense before, she became Angel City FC’s starting right back in 2022 due to injuries on the team.

She earned a Bachelor of Arts in History from Princeton University.

She is not only a professional soccer player but also an entrepreneur, co-founding multiple businesses.

She co-founded National College Recruiting Center in 2016, which helps scholar-athletes with academic and athletic planning.

She co-founded Athlete Underneath, a clothing brand that promotes the idea that everyone is an athlete at heart, regardless of their physical condition.

She has been a Project Manager for Bikes for the World since 2014, helping provide bicycles to people in developing countries.

She is known for flexing her biceps after scoring, often rolling up her sleeves to do so. She even joked that she dislikes wearing sleeves so much that they might have to get her a jersey without them.

Growing up, she participated in pull-up competitions with her dad and brothers, which contributed to her well-defined arms.

She started a "No Sleeves FC" brand promoting building confidence and upper body strength with pull-ups.

She doesn’t drink coffee, believing she already has plenty of natural energy and joking that caffeine would take it to an extreme level.

If she weren’t playing soccer, she would want to be the NWSL commissioner or head athletic director at Princeton, aiming to grow the league and expand fan investment.