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Haley Bugeja becomes youngest-ever footballer to play for Orlando Pride
Haley is just 18 years old.

Emma Galea

Maltese soccer starlet Haley Bugeja has just become the youngest-ever footballer to play for American side Orlando Pride.

But Haley’s incredible achievements don’t stop here.

During her Orlando Pride debut yesterday, the Maltese footballer also became the fourth youngest person to ever play in the National Women’s Soccer League.

“A proud day for me and my family”, Haley wrote on social media, celebrating these milestones.

Hayley joined Orlando Pride last July, after a successful stint with Serie A side Sassuolo.

She made her American debut in a home match against North Carolina Courage, held yesterday, having sat on the bench for the team’s previous three games.

Haley’s efforts were also pivotal in helping the Malta women’s national team gain its best-ever result during this summer’s World Cup qualifiers.

Well done, Haley!

Facebook/Haley Bugeja & Facebook/Sports Pro Management & Consultancy

22nd September 2022


Emma Galea
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Emma Galea
Emma is a Gozitan writer who loves all things related to English literature and history. When not busy studying or writing you will either find her immersed in a fictional book or at the cinema trying to watch as many films as she possibly can!

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