| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | February 28, 2000 | ||
| Place of birth | Agoura Hills, California | ||
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Washington Spirit | ||
| Number | 24 | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2018–2022 | Long Beach State Beach | 62 | (27) |
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2023– | Washington Spirit | 12 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Lena Silano (born February 28, 2000) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a forward for the Washington Spirit in the National Women's Soccer League. She is originally from Agoura Hills, California.[1]
Silano appeared in six matches during her first season at Long Beach State in 2018 and played in all 17 matches in 2019.[1] Her 2020 season was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic and she was granted an extra year of eligibility.[1] She played a total 62 matches for Long Beach State and scored 27 goals and made 10 assists.[2]
She was a two-time All-West Region selection, two-time All-Big West Conference selection, and the 2022 Big West Offensive Player of the Year.[3]
In 2022, Silano's late-game bicycle kick to tie a match went viral with outlets like ESPN, Sports Illustrated, and CNN sharing the clip on social media.[4][5]
Silano was selected with the 34th pick by the Washington Spirit in the 2023 NWSL Draft.[3]