Professional Soccer Player Paige Nielsen

Paige Nielsen

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Paige Nielsen (She/Her) is from Lincoln, Nebraska, and is now living in Los Angeles. She is a professional soccer player and has been playing for many years. Paige has played for: Seattle Reign FC, Western Sydney Wanderers, Suwon UDC, Canberra United, Washington Spirit, and Angel City FC.

What are you best known for?

I'm best known as a professional soccer player for Angel City FC. I also helped the Washington Spirit win the 2021 NWSL Championship. I also received the Spirit's 2021 Player of the Year Award in addition to being champion. I also strive to be known as a great wife, daughter, friend, and LGBTQ ally to those around me.

What is the first thing you worked on professionally?

I was the first native of Nebraska to be picked by an NWSL team when I was chosen by the Seattle Reign as the 25th overall choice in the 2016 NWSL College Draft. In May of the same year, I joined the team. I soon after made my club debut on May 22 against the Chicago Red Stars.

What are you working on that no one knows about yet?

I'm working on a couple of things right now! They are still a surprise, I'm afraid. However, I want to get more involved in the athletic space, utilize my platform to raise awareness of social issues, and keep playing professional soccer.