Lauren James is a professional soccer player for Chelsea F.C. She was named Chelsea's Women's Player of the Year after the 2023-2024 season. Before joining Chelsea in 2021, she played for Manchester United of the English Women's Super League. James began her professional career with Arsenal at the age of 17. In July of 2018, James joined Manchester United’s first professional women’s team as they competed in the FA Women’s Championship. On September 9th, 2018, Lauren scored the first goal for United in the Women’s Championship. Additionally, Lauren scored the first goal for Manchester United in the Women’s Super League on September 28th, 2019. Lauren plays a crucial role for Manchester United’s success.
