Lena Silano
Lena Silano (born February 28, 2000) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a forward for the Washington Spirit in the National Women's Soccer League. She is originally from Agoura Hills, California.[1]
College Career
Long Beach State
Silano appeared in six matches during her first season at Long Beach State in 2018 and played in all 17 matches in 2019.[1] Her 2020 season was canceled due to COVID-19 and she was granted an extra year of eligibility.[1] She played a total 62 matches for Long Beach State and scored 27 goals and made 10 assists.[2]
She was a two-time All-West Region selection, two-time All-Big West Team selection, and the 2022 Big West Offensive Player of the Year.[3]
In 2022, Silano's late-game bicycle kick to tie a match went viral with outlets like ESPN, Sports Illustrated, and CNN sharing the clip on social media.[4][5]
Club Career
Washington Spirit, 2023-present
Silano was selected with the 34th pick by the Washington Spirit in the 2023 NWSL Draft.[3]
References
- ^ a b c "Lena Silano". Washington Spirit. Retrieved 2023-10-13.
- ^ "Long Beach State Standout Lena Silano Selected 34th in NWSL Draft". bigwest.org. 2023-10-11. Retrieved 2023-10-13.
- ^ a b "Lena Silano Goes From Long Beach State Women's Soccer To NWSL". The562.org. 2023-01-20. Retrieved 2023-10-13.
- ^ Hendrickson, Tyler (2022-09-11). "The story behind an unbelievable Long Beach State soccer goal that went viral". Long Beach Post News. Retrieved 2023-10-13.
- ^ Scott, Jelani (2022-09-05). "Watch: Long Beach State Player Nets See-It-To-Believe-It Bicycle Kick". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 2023-10-13.