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Rhea Moore, 15, made history as the youngest goal scorer in U.S. women’s pro soccer in her debut for Dallas Trinity FC on Sept. 6.
DALLAS — At just 15 years old, Sacramento native Rhea Moore is already making history on the soccer pitch.
Moore made her professional debut on Sept. 6 for Dallas Trinity FC, which competes in the Gainbridge Super League. She scored the lone goal in a 1-0 win over Sporting JAX in Jacksonville.
That goal made Moore the youngest goal scorer in league history — and in U.S. women’s professional soccer history.
“I had the team celebrating with me, and I was happy that we were winning,” Moore said. “We had to get back on defense and lock in for the rest of the game.”
Moore started playing soccer at age 7, joining local clubs including San Juan before moving to Trinity’s academy for a greater challenge and a professional environment. She later began training with the pro team during the preseason.
“The coaches just told me to go out there and have fun and work hard,” Moore said.
Soccer runs deep in her family. Her mother, Reyna, played at Fresno State, and her brother, Canyon, competed in both soccer and basketball.
“I would always train with my brother, and we just compete,” Moore said. “He’s always pushed me.”
Life as a teenage pro athlete comes with its challenges. Moore juggles online schoolwork with a demanding soccer schedule, staying disciplined to keep up with classes.
Motivated by her family and her love for the game, Moore dreams of one day playing for the U.S. Women’s National Team. She draws inspiration from stars like Alex Morgan, Crystal Dunn and Sophia Smith.
Moore also plans to attend USC, her dream school, where she wants to major in liberal studies.
Her advice for young players?
“Just have fun, enjoy life and work hard,” she said.
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