Riley Jackson is the Latest Women's Soccer Star to Pass On College and Join the NWSL

The pathway from high school to professional women's soccer no longer requires a college stop. Riley Jackson has chosen to bypass the traditional route and sign directly with the NC Courage of the NWSL. At 17, she joins a growing trend of elite prospects who believe their development is best served by immediate professional competition. Her signing signals the continued evolution of women's soccer player development in America.