STÄFA, SWITZERLAND – Professional soccer player Rylee Foster, a Brand Ambassador and Hearing Health Champion for Phonak, has signed with Dallas Trinity FC, becoming the first athlete with hearing loss to play for a Division I professional women’s soccer team in the United States.
Foster, who grew up with hearing loss, has been active in raising awareness about hearing health and the importance of hearing devices. She credits her resilience to her family background, recovery from a serious car accident four years ago, and her determination to continue playing the sport she thought she might never return to.
“I’m excited to join Dallas Trinity and call Dallas, a city rooted deep in sports culture, my new home. As a woman and professional athlete living with hearing loss, I’m honored to be a part of an organization that empowers women to change the world through sport. My role as a Phonak Ambassador complements what I aspire to achieve on and off the field. I’ve become more open about my hearing loss because it makes me who I am.”
–Rylee Foster, Phonak Ambassador and Goalkeeper for Dallas Trinity FC
Rylee Foster, Phonak Ambassador
*Photo Courtesy of Tony Fay PR
Trip Neil, Founder and Chief Operating Officer of Dallas Trinity FC and former President of the USA Deaf Soccer Association, welcomed Foster to the team. “We’re thrilled to welcome Rylee to Dallas. Her talent and career speak for itself,” he said.
“Not only has she shown her resilience and strength on the field, but Rylee is proving every day that hearing loss is not a limitation. Her ambition, ability, and character align perfectly with our values at Dallas Trinity FC. We are proud that she has chosen this team and city for the next chapter of her career.”
“Rylee is a champion in every sense, on and off the field, and as a voice for the hearing loss community,” said Oliver Frank, Vice President of Phonak Marketing. “Her story proves that hearing loss is no barrier to excellence. Alongside our other ambassadors, she’s inspiring people everywhere to chase their dreams, connect fully, and live without limits.”
About Sonova
Sonova is a global leader in innovative hearing care solutions: from personal audio devices and wireless communication systems to audiological care services, hearing aids and cochlear implants. The Group was founded in 1947 and is headquartered in Stäfa, Switzerland. Sonova operates through four businesses – Hearing Instruments, Audiological Care, Consumer Hearing and Cochlear Implants – and the core brands Phonak, Unitron, AudioNova, Sennheiser (under license) and Advanced Bionics as well as recognized regional brands. The Group’s globally diversified sales and distribution channels serve an ever-growing consumer base in more than 100 countries. In the 2024/25 financial year, the Group generated sales of CHF 3.9 billion, with a net profit of CHF 547 million. Around 18,000 employees are working on achieving Sonova’s vision of a world where everyone enjoys the delight of hearing. For more information, please visit www.sonova.com
About Dallas Trinity FC
Dallas Trinity FC, the first professional women’s soccer team in Dallas, plays its home matches at Fair Park’s Cotton Bowl Stadium for Gainbridge Super League season play. Dallas Trinity FC ticketing information, merchandise, and more can be found at dallastrinityfc.com. All matches stream on Peacock.
Source: Sonova, Dallas Trinity FC
