Phallon Tulllis-Joyce: Diving into the mix to be the USWNT’s next no.1

Phallon Tullis-Joyce knows all about patience.

Whether it is plunging 130ft down into the depths of the ocean, or waiting to become Manchester United’s first-choice goalkeeper, the football player is well-versed in the art of biding her time.

The 28-year-old is considered a late bloomer in the sport, something relatively common for those who spend their career between the goalposts.

A move to England two years ago represented a new phase in her career, one that was duly rewarded with a senior debut for the United States Women's National Soccer Team (USWNT) in April 2025.

When she is not on the pitch, though, you can find her scouring the ocean for wildlife.

“I was obsessed with soccer from the start and I was obsessed with marine biology from the start,” she said in an interview with the Guardian.

“I always knew that those were my paths.”

But for now, at least, she is focused on diving into a new opportunity – one that could see her assume the no.1 spot for the USWNT.

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