LEXINGTON, Ky. – Lexington Sporting Club announced the official signing of Shea Moyer to the inaugural USL Super League roster pending league and federation approval on Friday, July 12th.
Moyer, a midfielder, joins LSC after most recently playing for Ankara BB Fomget GSK in the top flight of women’s soccer in Turkiye.
Moyer also boasts previous national team experience, having been part of the United States U20 Women’s National Team for the 2016 Women’s World Cup in Ireland. She also was part of the team with the U14s, U15s, U18s, and U19s.
Looking back to her club career, Moyer, a native of Wyomissing, Pennsylvania, notably played NCAA Division-I soccer with the Penn State Nittany Lions.
Moyer scored three goals in college before her senior year was cut short by an ACL tear. She played 43 matches with Penn State.
Moving on from college, Moyer then moved to Iceland in 2021, joining Knattspyrnufélagið Þróttur (Throttur).
She then made a move to Israel with ASA Tel Aviv University for two seasons before returning to Throttur.
Moyer would then make another move, back to Tel Aviv with ASA, before joining Turkish outfit Ankara BB Fomget GSK in the capital of Turkiye.
Appearing in 14 matches with one goal, Moyer helped the squad in the second half of the season to finish second in the Super Lig, just two points behind league champions Galatasaray from Istanbul.
Lexington SC will kick off its first ever USL Super League season on August 25 away at Carolina Ascent FC before hosting its home opener on September 8, facing the Tampa Bay Sun FC.
“After a few years abroad, I’m really excited to be back playing professional football in the states where I’ll be closer to family and friends. I’m especially stoked to be here at Lexington Sporting Club. This organization is really special, and I’m thankful for the opportunity to be a part of it from year 1. I’m going to do everything possible to bring success to the club and make the Lexington community proud.” said Moyer.
About Lexington Sporting Club
Lexington Sporting Club is a U.S. Soccer professional soccer club competing in USL League One (U.S. Soccer third division men’s professional soccer), and in USL Super League (women’s professional soccer launching in 2024). The two professional teams are the pinnacle of the soccer ecosystem in Lexington that features more than 1,400 players within its youth and academy systems. Lexington SC in the process of building the club’s formal stadium, performance center and training fields.