Maya Hayes

Maya Alexandria Hayes (born March 26, 1992) is an American soccer player from West Orange, New Jersey who plays for Sky Blue FC of the NWSL. Hayes was a member of the United States under-20 women's national soccer team, and plays the position of forward. In 2012, she helped the United States team win the 2012 FIFA Under-20 Women's World Cup in Japan. 2Early life Hayes was born in New York City to Irene Smith and Derek Hayes. She has four siblings. Hayes attended Newark Academy, a private school located in Livingston, New Jersey. She grew up in West Orange, New Jersey. 3Playing career 4Penn State Nittany Lions Hayes attended Pennsylvania State University from 2010 to 2013 where she played for the Nittany Lions. In 2011, she scored 31 goals, earned 70 points, and led the nation in goals and points. She set a new Penn State and Big Ten Conference record for points in a single season. Hayes finished her Penn State career having scored 71 goals in 89 matche