Naya Vialva is a soccer player who plays as a defender. Born in the mainland United States, she plays for the U.S. Virgin Islands women's national team.

Naya Vialva
Personal information
Position(s) Defender
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2019–2021 La Salle Explorers 41 (0)
2022 Rutgers Scarlet Knights 2 (0)
2023 Grambling State Tigers 10 (2)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Morris Elite SC
International career
2023– United States Virgin Islands
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Early life edit

Vialva is the daughter of Mona Ressaissi and Devon Vialva.[1] Raised in Mount Olive Township, New Jersey, she played prep soccer at Mount Olive High School.[2]

Club career edit

Vialva played for the Princeton Soccer Academy, helping the club win the league championship.[3]

International career edit

Vialva represented the United States Virgin Islands internationally at 2024 CONCACAF W Gold Cup qualification.[4]

Style of play edit

Vialva mainly operates as a central defender.[5]

Personal life edit

Vialva has a brother and two sisters.[2]

References edit

  1. ^ Havsy, Jane (January 17, 2019). "Vialva making history". Daily Record. Retrieved December 30, 2023.
  2. ^ a b Garber, Phil (January 29, 2019). "Mount Olive soccer star shoots for the stars". Mount Olive Chronicle. Retrieved December 30, 2023.
  3. ^ "Women's Soccer Adds Two to Roster for Spring Season" (Press release). La Salle Explorers Athletics. February 18, 2019. Retrieved December 30, 2023.
  4. ^ "U.S. Based Players to Watch at the CONCACAF Women's Gold Cup Qualifiers". SoccerWire. October 26, 2023. Retrieved December 30, 2023.
  5. ^ Kiser, Bill (October 27, 2023). "USVI will get reinforcements for home match vs. the Bahamas". The Virgin Islands Daily News. Retrieved December 30, 2023.

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