Riley Tiernan, an Angel City forward and NWSL rookie, has emerged as a leading scorer this season after being overlooked by most teams. Despite finishing her college career at Rutgers as a top assist leader, she received no significant interest from NWSL teams in a year without a draft. After accepting a training camp invite from Angel City, she has scored five goals, helping her team stay competitive in the playoff race. Her journey reflects the power of resilience and being given a fair opportunity, as highlighted by the team's technical staff's foresight in recruiting her.
"Everybody loves an underdog story. It kind of added fuel to my fire. When people doubt you, it makes you want to prove it that much more."
"A fair shot. All I wanted, literally, was just a chance to prove myself. Without the draft it was kind of like you get what you get and you've got to hope for the best."
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