Jessica Shae Yáñez Couey (born May 22, 1997) is an American soccer player who plays as a goalkeeper for Women's Super League club Crystal Palace .
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Jessica Shae Yáñez Couey[1] | ||
| Date of birth | May 22, 1997 | ||
| Place of birth | Macon, Georgia, U.S. | ||
| Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Crystal Palace | ||
| Number | 30 | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2015–2018 | Tennessee Volunteers | 56 | (0) |
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2019 | Washington Spirit | 1 | (0) |
| 2020–2023 | London City Lionesses | 63 | (0) |
| 2023 | San Diego Wave | 4 | (0) |
| 2024 | Bristol City | 7 | (0) |
| 2024– | Crystal Palace | 5 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 20 October 2024 | |||
Early life
editYanez was born in 1997 in Macon, Georgia. She played trombone as a child.[2] She studied construction management and attended the University of Tennessee in the United States.[3]
Club career
editEarly in her career, Yanez played for Spanish side Santa Teresa and the University of Tennessee.[4]
In April 2019, she joined National Women's Soccer League side Washington Spirit.[5]
On July 16, 2020, Yanez signed for Women's Championship club London City Lionesses,[6] signing further contracts in April 2021 ahead of the 2021–22 season,[7] and the 2022–23 season.[8] On August 22, 2022, she became the third player to reach 50 appearances for the Lionesses.[9]
Over the course of three seasons and 72 appearances for the team, Yanez kept a total of 24 clean sheets for the Lionesses,[10] and acted as co-captain for two of those seasons.[4]
On April 26, 2023, Yanez signed for National Women's Soccer League side San Diego Wave,[4] signing a two-year deal with the club, on a free transfer from the Lionesses.[11][12] On January 5, 2024, she signed for Women's Super League side Bristol City,[10][13] for an undisclosed transfer fee.[12]
On August 2, 2024, Yanez signed for newly promoted Women's Super League club Crystal Palace.[14]
Style of play
editYanez operates as a goalkeeper. She is known for her leadership.[15]
Personal life
editYanez has two older siblings. She is a native of Downingtown, United States.[16]
Honours
editLondon City Lionesses
- Women's Championship: 2021–22 runner-up[1]
Individual
- London City Lionesses Player of the Season: 2021–22[7]
References
edit- ^ a b Shae Yanez at Soccerway
- ^ "Shae Yanez is a shot blocker, can play trombone, saxophone". knoxnews.com.
- ^ "'I was meant to live here': A wave of American players to England extends beyond the top tier". equalizersoccer.com. December 10, 2020.
- ^ a b c "Goalkeeper Shae Yanez completes transfer to NWSL's San Diego Wave". London City Lionesses. April 26, 2023. Retrieved July 6, 2024.
- ^ Spirit, Washington (April 8, 2019). "Washington Spirit announces updated 25-player roster ahead of 2019 NWSL season". Washington Spirit. Retrieved July 6, 2024.
- ^ Frith, Wilf (July 16, 2020). "London City Lionesses land goalkeeper Shae Yanez". She Kicks. Retrieved July 6, 2024.
- ^ a b "Shae Yanez re-signs with London City Lionesses for next season". London City Lionesses. April 29, 2021. Retrieved July 6, 2024.
- ^ "Shae Yanez signs new deal ahead of 2022/23 season". London City Lionesses. June 10, 2022. Retrieved July 6, 2024.
- ^ "Shae Yanez reaches 50 appearances for London City Lionesses". London City Lionesses. August 29, 2022. Retrieved July 6, 2024.
- ^ a b "Women's Super League signings: Gorry, Momiki and Yanez move to English top-flight". BBC Sport. January 5, 2024. Retrieved July 6, 2024.
- ^ Velasco, Francisco (April 27, 2023). "San Diego Wave sign goalkeeper Shae Yanez to two-year deal". East Village Times. Retrieved July 6, 2024.
- ^ a b Emerick, Tyler (April 26, 2023). "San Diego Wave FC Signs Goalkeeper Shae Yanez". San Diego Wave FC. Retrieved July 6, 2024.
- ^ Dougherty, Noah (January 5, 2024). "City sign goalkeeper Yanez". Bristol City FC. Retrieved July 6, 2024.
- ^ Frith, Wilf (August 2, 2024). "Goalkeeper Shae Yañez signs for Crystal Palace Women". She Kicks. Retrieved October 25, 2024.
- ^ "Yanez contributes success to team as she embarks on final season". Daily Beacon. September 4, 2018.
- ^ "Shae Yanez: Last Guard for the Lionesses". yanks-abroad.co. April 18, 2023.
External links
edit
- Shae Yanez at Soccerway
- Shae Yanez at Crystal Palace F.C.