Yazmeen Ryan

Forward • Age 27 • #11

Yazmeen Ann Ryan is an American professional soccer player who plays as a forward or a midfielder for the Houston Dash of the National Women's Soccer League and the United States national team.

181 Appearances

34 Goals

4 Trophies

1 Awards

Fun Facts about Yazmeen

Quirky facts. Inspired by her game.

She started playing soccer at age three in recreational leagues and quickly fell in love with the game, especially 3v3 soccer with small goals.

While she started as a midfielder, Yazmeen now alternates between midfield and outside forward, adapting her game depending on where her coaches need her.

She led her high school team to their first-ever state championship.

Ryan was named to the all-time Best XI of Oklahoma Celtic, her youth club team.

Portland Thorns saw her as their top target in the 2021 NWSL Draft, even trading multiple picks and an international slot to move up and select her.

She made the most appearances of any player for NJ/NY Gotham FC in the 2023 season.

Ryan, originally from Oklahoma, has a soft spot for Texas BBQ, citing the variety of options and the fact that everything is bigger in Texas as reasons for her choice.

Her go-to walk-out song for 2025 is "Invincible" by Pop Smoke, a track that gets her amped up for matches.

She earned a degree in Youth Advocacy and Educational Studies from Texas Christian University.

Though Ryan humbly feels she’s not a fashion expert, she has confidence in her style and is open to being styled by a pro like Law Roach, the stylist for Zendaya.

Spending time with her family in the off-season brings her balance and grounding, showing how important family is for her well-being.

She has three siblings.

Playing with the US Women’s National Team taught her to stay confident and not take any moments for granted, which will help her in future competitions.

She described her USWNT debut in 2024 as a surreal and proud moment, feeling peaceful yet focused, and grateful to finally reach that milestone after a long journey.