Kirsten Jane Reilly (born 20 August 1995) is a Scottish footballer who plays as a midfielder for Crystal Palace in the FA Women's Championship.
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Kirsten Jane Reilly | ||
| Date of birth | 20 August 1995 | ||
| Place of birth | Musselburgh, Scotland | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Crystal Palace | ||
| Number | 11 | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2013–2016 | West Alabama Tigers | 57 | (19) |
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2017 | Heart of Midlothian | ||
| 2017–2018 | Stirling University | ||
| 2018–2019 | Hibernian | ||
| 2019 | Bristol City | 3 | (0) |
| 2020–2022 | Rangers | 41 | (8) |
| 2022– | Crystal Palace | 21 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 23:10, 8 August 2022 (UTC) | |||
Early life and education edit
Born in Edinburgh to Kathryn and John Reilly, Kirsten was raised with her sibling Neil in Musselburgh where she attended Musselburgh Grammar School.[1] As a youth, she played for Musselburgh Windsor and Heart of Midlothian.[2]
Playing career edit
University of West Alabama Tigers, 2013–16 edit
Reilly attended the University of West Alabama where she played for the UWA Tigers from 2013 to 2016. As a freshman, she was named to the Gulf South Conference All-Tournament Team, scored one goal and provided three assists.[1] During her sophomore season, she scored three goals, including two game-winners, and recorded two assists.[1] As a junior, Reilly scored nine goals during the 2015 season, including seven game winners that ranked second in the Gulf South Conference (GSC).[3][4] Twice named GGSC Player of the Week, Reilly provided six assists on goals scored by other players.[1]
Hibernian, 2018–19 edit
Reilly signed with Hibernian ahead of the 2018 Scottish Women's Premier League season. She helped Hibs finish second in the league and qualify for the 2019–20 UEFA Women's Champions League, also winning two SWPL Cups and the Scottish Women's Cup in 2018.[5]
Bristol City, 2019 edit
On 13 September 2019, Reilly signed with Bristol City for the 2019–20 FA WSL season.[6][7] She made her debut for the team the following week in a 3–0 League Cup win over London Bees and made her only FA WSL appearance coming on as an 89th minute substitute in a 3–3 draw with Reading.[8][9]
Rangers, 2020–2022 edit
On 21 December 2019, Reilly announced her return to the SWPL, signing an 18-month contract with Rangers ahead of the 2020 season.[10]
References edit
- ^ a b c d "Kirsten Reilly". University of West Alabama. Retrieved 17 November 2019.
- ^ "Interview With The University Of West Alabama's, Kirsten Reilly!". First Point USA. Retrieved 17 November 2019.
- ^ "Kirsten Reilly's header lifts UWA to 2–1 double OT win over Union". AL.com. 13 January 2019. Retrieved 17 November 2019.
- ^ "Reilly comes up big again in UWA Tigers' soccer victory". Tuscaloosa News. 18 October 2015. Retrieved 17 November 2019.
- ^ "Kirsten Reilly: Bristol City Women sign former Hibernian midfielder". BBC. 13 September 2019. Retrieved 17 November 2019.
- ^ "Reilly is a Robin". Bristol City. 13 September 2019.
- ^ Bristol City Women sign midfielder Kirsten Reilly, SheKicks.net, 14 September 2019
- ^ "Bristol City 3–0 London Bees". womenscompetitions.thefa.com.
- ^ "Report: Reading Women 3–3 Bristol City Women". Bristol City. 17 November 2019.
- ^ "Rangers Sign Kirsten Reilly". Rangers Football Club, Official Website. 21 December 2019.
External links edit
- Kirsten Reilly – UEFA competition record (archive)
- Kirsten Reilly at Soccerway
- Bristol City player profile
- University of West Alabama player profile
- Kirsten Reilly on Twitter