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Rutgers alumni make impact in NWSL during 2026 season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 24, 2026, 10:19 PM

Last updated Jun 24, 2026

Rutgers alumni make impact in NWSL during 2026 season

Summary

As the NWSL pauses for an international window, Rutgers women’s soccer players are contributing significantly across three teams in the league. Riley Tiernan, with Angel City FC, scored her first goal of the season on March 30. Casey Murphy, now with Boston Legacy FC, is recognized as the starting goalkeeper after transitioning from the North Carolina Courage. Emily Mason of Seattle Reign FC is also navigating her second professional season. The presence of these players highlights Rutgers' strong development program for women's soccer.

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By the Numbers

•Riley Tiernan scored in Angel City FC's opener against Houston Dash.
•Casey Murphy is the starting goalkeeper for Boston Legacy FC.
•Emily Mason is in her second professional season with Seattle Reign FC.
•All three players illustrate Rutgers' strong pipeline to professional soccer.

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What they're saying

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With the National Women’s Soccer League paused for the international window, it is a fitting moment to check in on the Scarlet Knight footprint in America’s top women’s professional soccer league. Rutgers women’s soccer has spent the last decade quietly building a professional pipeline that few programs in its conference can match, and the 2026 […]
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