B Hylton
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Chloe Hylton | ||
| Date of birth | April 25, 2007 | ||
| Height | 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Carolina Ascent | ||
| Number | 22 | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2024– | Carolina Ascent | 13 | (1) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2024– | England U-19 | 2 | (0) |
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of May 31, 2025 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of December 3, 2024 | |||
Chloe "B" Hylton (born April 25, 2007) is a professional soccer player who plays as a midfielder for USL Super League club Carolina Ascent. Born in the United States, she is a youth international for England.
Early life
[edit]Hylton was born and raised in Charlotte, North Carolina.[1] In 2023, at age 16, she led Charlotte Development Academy to the under-19 DPL title and was named the DPL National Player of the Year.[2] She attended Covenant Day School in Matthews, North Carolina, where she earned all-state honors twice.[2]
Club career
[edit]On June 13, 2024, Carolina Ascent FC announced that the club had signed Hylton to an academy contract ahead of the USL Super League's inaugural season.[2] She debuted in the league's inaugural game, a 1–0 win against DC Power FC, where she came on as a second-half substitute for Giovanna DeMarco.[3] Her first goal came in a 5–0 win against Brooklyn FC on April 12, 2025.[4] On June 6, the Ascent announced that Hylton had been signed to a professional contract, making her the club's first academy player to go pro.[5] She had previously been committed to play college soccer for the NC State Wolfpack.[6]
International career
[edit]Born in the United States to an English father, Hylton received her first international call-up to the England under-19 team in November 2024.[1] She made her international debut on November 27, starting in a 2–1 win against Turkey during 2025 UEFA Women's Under-19 Championship qualification.[7]
Personal life
[edit]Hylton's father, Andy, grew up in London before moving to Charlotte, where he played for the Charlotte Eagles.[1][7]
Honors and awards
[edit]Carolina Ascent
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "London calling B Hylton for England's U19 national team". The Charlotte Post. November 22, 2024. Retrieved June 6, 2025.
- ^ a b c "17-Year-Old Charlotte Standout, B Hylton, Signs with Carolina Ascent FC". Carolina Ascent FC. June 13, 2024. Retrieved June 6, 2025.
- ^ "Ascent 1–0 DC Power". Soccerway. August 17, 2024.
- ^ "Carolina Ascent Scores Five, Shuts Out Brooklyn FC". Carolina Ascent FC. April 12, 2025. Retrieved June 6, 2025.
- ^ Clark, Harrison (June 6, 2025). "B Hylton Makes History As First Academy Player To Turn Pro With Carolina Ascent". Carolina Ascent FC. Retrieved June 6, 2025.
- ^ Clark, Travis (December 18, 2023). "SIMA Recruiting Roundup: December 18-31". TopDrawerSoccer. Retrieved June 6, 2025.
- ^ a b Menayese, Elvis (December 16, 2024). "17-year-old Charlotte native and Carolina Ascent rising star debuts for England". WFAE. Retrieved June 6, 2025.
- ^ "Carolina Ascent claims 2024/25 USL Super League Players' Shield". USL Super League. May 17, 2025. Retrieved May 19, 2025.
External links
[edit]- B Hylton at Soccerway.com
