Hana Lessard

I live in a small town on the Washington coast, where I’ve learned the value of hard work, resilience, and making the most of every opportunity. Soccer has always been a huge part of my life, and I love competing, challenging myself, and continuing to improve every time I step on the field. This year, I joined the Washington Premier FC ECNL-RL team because I am now able to make the two-hour drive each way to practices and fully commit to the ECNL-RL schedule. I’m excited about the opportunity to compete at a higher level and continue developing as a player. Outside of team practices, I also work with a personal soccer coach and trainer to continue developing my technical skills, fitness, and overall game. Before joining the ECNL-RL team, I played with local club teams and the Washington Premier League Academy Showcase team from 2023–2026, traveling throughout the U.S. for showcase events and competing against teams and players from different parts of the country. At Aberdeen High School, I play the 8 and defensive positions and have been a two-time First Team All-Conference Defense selection in 2024 and 2025. I take pride in being a physical, hardworking player who competes with intensity, communicates, and puts the team first. I enjoy winning the ball, defending, helping organize the field, and being someone my teammates can rely on. My goal is to play competitive college soccer at a program where I can contribute on the field, continue developing as a player, and challenge myself academically. In the classroom, I have a 4.0 GPA and am currently ranked #1 academically in my class. I believe the same discipline and commitment that help me succeed in school also drive me in soccer. I have an older brother, a twin brother, and a younger sister, and growing up in a competitive household has shaped who I am. We constantly push each other to be our best in sports, school, and everyday life, while also being each other’s biggest supporters. That combination of competition and encouragement has taught me to embrace challenges, work hard, and celebrate the success of the people around me. Whether I’m training, competing, or learning, my goal is always to keep improving and be better than I was yesterday.