Renee Lyles

Renee Grace Lyles (born October 30, 2002) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a midfielder for Portland Thorns FC of the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL). She played college soccer for the Clemson Tigers.

Early life

Lyles grew up in Atlanta, Georgia, where she attended St. Pius X Catholic High School. She played club soccer for Concorde Fire. In 2021, she was named the Georgia Class 5A Player of the Year.

College career

Lyles played college soccer for the Clemson Tigers from 2021 to 2025. As a freshman in 2021, she started 19 matches, scoring seven goals and recording five assists. She was named to the ACC All-Freshman Team and the All-ACC Academic Team. She returned in 2025, starting all 19 matches while scoring four goals and recording five assists. On March 12, 2026, after scoring four goals during the preseason, she signed her first professional contract, a short-term deal through May 31, 2026. On June 9, 2026, she signed a contract extension to remain with the Thorns through the end of the 2026 season. Lyles scored her first professional goal on July 24, 2026, in the 21st minute of a draw against Gotham FC.