Shae Yanez

Jessica Shae Yáñez Couey (born May 22, 1997) is an American soccer player who plays as a goalkeeper for Women's Championship club Bristol City.

Early life
Yanez was born in 1997 in Macon, Georgia. She played trombone as a child. She studied construction management and attended the University of Tennessee in the United States.

Club career
Early in her career, Yanez played for Spanish side Santa Teresa and the University of Tennessee.

On April 2019, she joined National Women's Soccer League side Washington Spirit.

On July 16, 2020, Yanez signed for Women's Championship club London City Lionesses, signing further contracts in April 2021 ahead of the 2021–22 season, and the 2022–23 season. On August 22, 2022, she became the third player to reach 50 appearances for the Lionesses.

Over the course of three seasons and 72 appearances for the team, Yanez kept a total of 24 clean sheets for the Lionesses, and acted as co-captain for two of those seasons.

On April 26, 2023, Yanez signed for National Women's Soccer League side San Diego Wave, signing a two-year deal with the club, on a free transfer from the Lionesses. On January 5, 2024, she signed for Women's Super League side Bristol City, for an undisclosed transfer fee.

Style of play
Yanez operates as a goalkeeper. She is known for her leadership.

Personal life
Yanez has two older siblings. She is a native of Downingtown, United States.

Honours
London City Lionesses


 * Women's Championship: 2021–22 runner-up

Individual


 * London City Lionesses Player of the Season: 2021–22