Hayley Taylor-Young (born 25 February 2002) is an Australian soccer player. She plays for Canberra United in the W-League. She is a graduate of their pathway program and had a breakout season with the Canberra United Academy in 2019, after which she was signed by the senior team for the 2019–20 W-League season.[1][2]

Hayley Taylor-Young
Taylor-Young in 2019
Personal information
Full name Hayley Taylor-Young
Date of birth (2002-02-25) 25 February 2002 (age 22)
Place of birth Canberra, Australia,
Height 5 ft 3 in (1.61 m)
Position(s) Forward
Team information
Current team
Canberra United
Number 12
Youth career
Canberra United
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2019– Canberra United 44 (2)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 28 May 2024

She made her debut, coming off the bench in Canberra's 3–2 win over Newcastle Jets FC in round 3 of the 2019–20 season,[3] and scored her first goal in a 2–1 victory over Adelaide United in round 6.[4]

Taylor-Young grew up in Canberra and began playing in the Canberra senior team while still at school.[5]

References

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  1. ^ "Taylor-Young ready to leave her mark on Westfield W-League". Canberra United. 27 October 2019. Retrieved 27 January 2020.
  2. ^ Bertoldo, Lucie (25 October 2019). "Green machine looks to score 'bangers'". The Canberra Times. Retrieved 27 January 2020.
  3. ^ "Hayley Taylor-Young reflects on Westfield W-League debut". Canberra United. 3 December 2019. Retrieved 27 January 2020.
  4. ^ "Adelaide United vs Canberra United Player Ratings". The Women's Game. Retrieved 27 January 2020.
  5. ^ Giannini, Dominic. "Canberra United's newest star aims to leave her mark on the big stage". The RiotACT. Retrieved 27 January 2020.