Hailey Davidson (born November 10, 2000) is an American professional

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player from

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, who plays as a defender. She most recently played for

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Early life

Davidson spent several years playing for the FC Dallas Youth Academy, participating in Nationals in 2015, 2016, and 2017. She was captain between 2017 and 2018. Davidson helped the team win the 2017 ECNL National Championship and two Texas Conference Championships. Additionally, Davidson was a two-time Market Training Invitee and played twice against the U.S. Soccer U15 Girls National Team. Davidson also played for

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, leading the team to 26 wins in her junior year as well as a 5A regional finals appearance.

College career

Oklahoma Sooners, 2018–2019

In 2018, Davidson began her

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career at the

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. As a freshman, she started 13 games for the Sooners. In her sophomore year, Davidson made 20 appearances, further establishing herself as a key player for the team.

Pittsburgh Panthers, 2020–2022

In 2020, Davidson transferred to the

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and instantly became a regular starter in the Panthers' backfield. In her final season with the Panthers in

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, Davidson played a pivotal role in the most successful campaign in program history. She helped lead the team to a record 14 wins and secured their first-ever appearances in both the ACC Tournament and the NCAA Tournament. The Panthers advanced to the Round of 16 before falling to

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Club career

Mallbackens IF

Davidson went undrafted in the

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. She joined the

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for pre-season camp but she did not make the final roster. Afterwards, Davidson joined Mallbacken of the Swedish

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on March 10, 2023. She made her professional debut as a starter a few weeks later against Eskilstuna United on March 31, 2023.

Wellington Phoenix FC

In August 2023, Davidson signed a one-year contract with

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for the 2023–24 season, becoming the second American player to join the club after

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. She made her club debut on October 15, 2023, against Melbourne City playing 90 minutes. She made an immediate impact, helping Wellington secure four victories in their first six matches, surpassing their win total from the previous season and achieving their best league finish to date.

Dallas Trinity FC

On June 3, 2024, Davidson became the second player to sign with the newly established Dallas Trinity FC, joining the club after

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. She made her club debut in a friendly match against

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on August 30, 2024. On January 29, 2025, Davidson posted on Instagram that she had left the club by mutual consent.

Style of play

Pitt Assistant Head Coach Ben Waldrum is quoted as saying: “Hailey is the definition of a competitor. She has a passion for the game and puts the extra time into making her game better."

Personal life

Davidson earned a Bachelor of Arts in health services from the University of Pittsburgh in 2021. She then pursued a master's degree in health informatics, which she completed in 2022 from the University of Pittsburgh.

Career statistics

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References

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