Lucy Shepherd

English soccer player (born 1998)

Lucy Shepherd
Personal information
Full name Lucy Shepherd
Date of birth (1998-11-14) 14 November 1998 (age 25)
Place of birth Worcestershire, England
Height 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Position(s) Forward
Team information
Current team
 Dallas Trinity FC
Number 9
Youth career
Aston Villa WFC
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2017–2021 Hofstra Pride 96 (25)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2022–2023 London City Lionesses 16 (1)
2023–2024 Blackburn Rovers W.F.C. 22 (4)
2024– Dallas Trinity FC 2 (0)
International career
England U19
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of September 14, 2024

Lucy Shepherd (born 14 November 1998)[1] is an English professional soccer player from Worcestershire, England, who currently plays as a forward for the Dallas Trinity FC in the USL Super League.

College career

Hofstra Pride, 2017–2021

Shepherd joined the Hofstra Pride in 2017, a year after the team finished with a 4-5 record in the Colonial Athletic Association (now the Coastal Athletic Association; CAA). Over the next four seasons, she helped lead Hofstra to four consecutive CAA conference titles in 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2021. Shepherd also helped Hofstra advance to the second round of the NCAA Women's Division I Tournament on three occasions.[2][3]

Professional career

Shepherd was selected 23rd overall by the Washington Spirit in the 2022 NWSL Draft, becoming the second player in Hofstra's history to be drafted.[4] She participated in the Spirit's preseason camp but did not secure a spot on the final roster.

London City Lionesses, 2022–2023

It was announced on 20 August 2022 that Shepherd had joined the London City Lionesses. The Lionesses finished 3rd in the 2022-23 Women's Championship league table earning 45 points only 3 points behind league winners Bristol City.[2]

Blackburn Rovers, 2023–2024

On 22 August 2023, Shepherd joined Blackburn Rovers. Her efforts earned her the Player of the Year Award, voted on by Blackburn fans.[5]

Dallas Trinity FC, 2024–present

On 1 July 2024, Shepherd joined Dallas Trinity FC in preparation for the inaugural USL Super League season.[5]

Personal life

She graduated with a Bachelors degree in Finance from Hofstra.[6]

Career statistics

College[7]

College Regular Season CAA Tournament NCAA Tournament Total
Conference Season Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Hofstra Pride CAA 2017 17 3 2 0 1 0 20 3
2018 18 3 3 0 2 1 23 4
2019 18 5 2 1 2 0 22 6
2020 9 4 — — 9 4
2021 18 8 2 2 2 0 22 8
Career total 80 21 9 3 7 1 96 25

Club

As of 14 September 2024
Club Season League League Cup[a] Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
London City Lionesses 2022–23 Women's Championship 16 1 4 0 20 1
Blackburn Rovers W.F.C. 2023–24 22 4 6 3 28 7
Dallas Trinity FC 2024–25 USL Super League 2 0 0 0 2 0
Career total 40 5 10 3 50 8

Notes

References

  1. ^ "Lucy Shepherd - Blackburn Rovers Forward". ESPN. Archived from the original on 2 August 2024. Retrieved 2 August 2024.
  2. ^ a b "Lucy Shepherd signs for London City Lionesses ahead of new season". Lionesses. 7 July 2022. Archived from the original on 3 December 2023. Retrieved 2 August 2024.
  3. ^ "WSOC: Shepherd and Taylor Selected in 2022 NWSL Draft". Hofstra University Athletics. 8 July 2024. Archived from the original on 2 August 2024. Retrieved 2 August 2024.
  4. ^ "Midfielder Shepherd joins London City Lionesses". WSL Full-Time. 7 July 2022. Archived from the original on 2 August 2024. Retrieved 2 August 2024.
  5. ^ a b Carrick, Buzz (1 July 2024). "Dallas Trinity FC signs Lucy Shepherd". 3rd Degree. Archived from the original on 26 July 2024. Retrieved 2 August 2024.
  6. ^ Treptow, Emma (9 February 2022). "Rookie Profile: The Washington Spirit". WSX. Archived from the original on 2 August 2024. Retrieved 2 August 2024.
  7. ^ "Lucy Shepherd - Women's Soccer". Hofstra University Athletics. Archived from the original on 17 August 2024. Retrieved 17 August 2024.
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