"I spent some time with an amazing researcher called Dr. Rosa Vásquez Espinoza," Tullis-Joyce tells ESPN. "She studies stingless bees, and pairs indigenous knowledge with scientific knowledge, so I got to shadow her in the Amazon rainforest which was just incredible. It was a blast, but I was definitely ready to come back to my teammates again and get back down to work."
"This past season, Tullis-Joyce started every Women's Super League game for United and won the Golden Glove award (joint with Chelsea's Hannah Hampton) as Marc Skinner's side finished third. Having deservedly earned her place in the 2025 PFA Team of the Year, Tullis-Joyce helped United clinch qualification for the UEFA Women's Champions League league phase, under its new format, for their first time in the main draw and is part of the joint-best defense in the WSL this term."
Phallon Tullis-Joyce spent part of her offseason shadowing Dr. Rosa Vásquez Espinoza in the Amazon, studying stingless bees and combining indigenous knowledge with scientific methods. The experience broadened her interests while she returned focused on club duties. Tullis-Joyce moved to Manchester United from Seattle Reign in 2023 and transitioned from deputy to undisputed No.1 goalkeeper. She started every WSL match, shared the Golden Glove, earned a 2025 PFA Team of the Year spot, and helped United qualify for the UEFA Women's Champions League main draw while anchoring a joint-best WSL defense.
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