NedyaSawan

Sawan arrives at Rise FC as a dynamic forward fresh off an impressive collegiate career at the University of Portland (2020-23) and University of Alabama (2024). The Oregon native, who earned Gatorade State Player of the Year honors in 2019, brings a proven goalscoring pedigree after multiple All-WCC selections and Academic All-District recognitions. Sawan dominated in the WPSL with Westside Timbers SC (2021), claiming Northwest Conference Offensive Player of the Year. Now set to represent Egypt internationally after her March 2025 call-up, the clinical striker joins Rise FC ready to translate her collegiate success to the professional stage.