Hailey Hinkley (; born October 3, 1996) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a defender.

Early life

Hinkley was born in

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and raised in the

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neighborhood. She played for the DMCV Sharks in her childhood.

Club career

Hinkley made her NWSL debut on September 12, 2020.

Personal life

Hinkley's older sister, Meagan Harbison, is also a soccer player and is a member of the Dominican Republic women's national team. She is of Irish descent through her father, while her mother is Afro-Dominican.

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