Nyanya Touray

Nyanya Touray (born July 25, 2008) is an American college soccer player who plays as a forward for the Florida State Seminoles. She won the 2025 national championship with the Seminoles. She represented the United States at the 2025 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup.

Early life

Touray grew up in Silver Spring, Maryland. She began playing soccer when she was five, joining local club ESYDA for seven years, before moving to Bethesda Soccer Club, where she earned multiple ECNL all-conference honors. She reclassified to join the Florida State Seminoles at age 17 after graduating early from Northwood High School.

College career

Touray played 16 games and scored 2 goals for the Florida State Seminoles as a freshman in 2025.

International career

Touray began training with the United States youth national team at the under-16 level in 2023. She made her under-17 debut during the 2025 CONCACAF U-17 Women's World Cup qualification. She then helped the US to the title at the 4 Nations Tournament, leading the team with three goals including the 1–0 winner off the bench in the final against Mexico. She stood out for the US at the 2025 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup in Morocco, leading the team with four goals in three group stage games including a double against China. The US topped their group but lost to the Netherlands on penalties in the round of 16, with Touray making her penalty. Her four goals were the second-most by an American at the tournament, tying Kennedy Fuller's performance in 2024.

Honors and awards

Florida State Seminoles NCAA Division I women's soccer tournament: 2025