Racing Louisville sign draft pick Riley Parker (News)

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Jan 12, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; University of Alabama Riley Mattingly Parker poses for a photo after being selected by Racing Louisville FC during the NWSL Draft at Pennsylvania Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

Racing Louisville signed rookie forward Riley Parker to a one-year contract with an option for the 2024 season.

Parker, 22, was the club's fourth-round pick in the NWSL draft last month.

"Riley is a talented young player who we were happy to draft," Racing head coach Kim Bjorkegren said. "She has a great personality, and we have a great plan to continue her development."

Parker was an All-American and the Southeastern Conference forward of the year in her senior season at Alabama, where she set program records with 17 goals, 41 points and seven game-winning goals in 2022. With the Crimson Tide, she posted 25 goals and 13 assists in 74 career matches.

The NWSL season begins March 25.

--Field Level Media

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