Abigail CrosbyBrighton

Abigail Crosby Brighton was born in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, on March 29, 2002, and took her first steps in soccer with Heritage Academy (where she was also captain) and later with Tormenta FC. She began her college career in 2020 with the Vanderbilt Commodores: as a freshman she was part of the team that won the SEC title, and in 2024, as captain, she led the Commodores to a major NCAA Tournament upset, knocking out defending champion and seeded side Florida State. She wrapped up her college career with 93 total appearances, 10 goals and 15 assists. Her professional career began in Italy: in January 2025 she joined Juventus, winning the Scudetto and the Coppa Italia in her first season and adding the Serie A Women's Cup and the Italian Super Cup in 2025/26. In all, she made 39 appearances for the Bianconere across Italian competitions and the Women's Champions League. At international level, she has represented the U.S. Under-23 national team.