Phallon Tullis-Joyce

Phallon Abaigeal Tullis-Joyce (; born October 19, 1996) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a goalkeeper for English Women's Super League club Manchester United and the United States national team.

She previously played college soccer for the Miami Hurricanes and professionally for French Division 1 Féminine club Reims and OL Reign of the National Women's Soccer League.

Early life and education Born and raised on Long Island, New York, Tullis-Joyce attended Longwood High School where she was a five year varsity player and most valuable player (MVP). A multiple-award winner, Tullis-Joyce was named all-league, all-conference and all-county her last three seasons and Named League 1 Player of the Year in 2012. As a redshirt freshman, she started in goal nine times, made 24 saves, and conceded 13 goals with one or fewer allowed in five of the matches she played. On January 19, 2019, Tullis-Joyce signed with French Division 2 club Stade de Reims. She made her debut on April 14, 2019 in a 4–0 league win against Brest. The team was promoted as champions at the end of the season. During the 2019–20 season, she was the starting goalkeeper in 16 matches. During the 2021 season, she was a backup goalkeeper for on-loan French international Sarah Bouhaddi and made one appearance during the season. The Reign finished in second place during the regular season with a record. After advancing to the NWSL Playoffs, they were eliminated by eventual champions Washington Spirit.

Following the departure of Bouhaddi, Tullis-Joyce was the starting goalkeeper during the 2022 season, starting all 30 matches. She won five save of the week honors, was named to the NWSL Team of the Month for May and earned Challenge Cup Team of the Tournament honors. She was also nominated for NWSL Goalkeeper of the Year. In July 2022, she signed a contract extension through the 2024 season with the Reign.

Manchester United, 2023–present On September 14, 2023, Tullis-Joyce signed for Manchester United. She made her debut on November 9, 2023, keeping a clean sheet in a 7–0 win over Everton in the 2023–24 FA Women's League Cup group stage. Tullis-Joyce started all four group stage games, her only appearances of the season as backup behind Mary Earps, as she kept two clean sheets and conceded three goals. Manchester United finished as runners-up in the group but did not qualify for the knockout stage. On April 25, 2025, she extended her contract with the club until June 2028. Tullis-Joyce kept 13 clean sheets during the 2024–25 WSL season, sharing the Golden Glove award with Chelsea's Hannah Hampton.

International career In June 2022, Tullis-Joyce was included in United States national team's 59-player provisional squad for the 2022 CONCACAF W Championship. On November 18, 2024, she received her first official senior call-up for the friendly matches against England and the Netherlands. Tullis-Joyce made her senior international debut on April 5, 2025, keeping a clean sheet in a 2–0 friendly win against Brazil.

Personal life Tullis-Joyce majored in marine biology and is a certified AOW and AAUS scientific diver.

Career statistics

Club

Reims Division 2 Féminine: 2018–19

OL Reign NWSL Shield: 2022

Manchester United Women's FA Cup: 2023–24; runner-up: 2024–25 Women's League Cup runner-up: 2025–26

Individual NWSL Team of the Month: May 2022 NWSL Challenge Cup All-Tournament Team: 2022 PFA WSL Team of the Year: 2024–25 Barclays WSL Team of the Season: May 2025 Barclays WSL Golden Glove: 2024–25