Hailey Catherine Davidson (born November 10, 2000) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a defender. She most recently played for USL Super League club Dallas Trinity FC.
Early life Raised in Prosper, Texas, 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 Prosper High School, 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 college soccer career at the University of Oklahoma. 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 University of Pittsburgh and instantly became a regular starter in the Panthers' backfield.
In her final season with the Panthers in 2022, 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 Florida State.
Club career
Mallbackens IF Davidson went undrafted in the 2023 NWSL Draft. She joined the Houston Dash for pre-season camp but she did not make the final roster. Afterwards, Davidson joined Mallbacken of the Swedish Elitettan 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 Wellington Phoenix FC for the 2023–24 season, becoming the second American player to join the club after Hope Breslin. 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 Amber Brooks. She made her club debut in a friendly match against Barcelona 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 College CollegeRegular SeasonConference ChampionshipNCAA TournamentTotalConferenceSeasonAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsOklahoma SoonersBig 12201817410—184201919010—200Total3642000384Pittsburgh PanthersACC2020160——1602021180——18020221801030220Total5201030560Career total8843030944
Club
ClubSeasonLeagueLeague CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsMallbackens IF2023Elitettan1400000140Wellington Phoenix FC2023–24A-League2100000210Dallas Trinity FC2024–25USL Super League00001010Career total3500010360
References
External links
Hailey Davidson at Pittsburgh Panthers Hailey Davidson at Oklahoma Sooners