Lily Yohannes is showcasing her exceptional ability in the 2025-26 UEFA Women’s Champions League. The 18-year-old scored a magnificent goal from near the halfway line during a 3-0 win for OL Lyonnes against St. Pölten on Matchday 2 on Wednesday. Yohannes, who signed with the French club in July, is rapidly making an impact, having also scored in the domestic league.

Her transfer to Lyon, winners of the Champions League eight times, signifies a significant step in her career. This goal came shortly after she was included in the USWNT October roster by Emma Hayes.

LILY YOHANNES WITH A MOMENT OF MAGIC 🪄
The @USWNT and OL Lyonnes young star with an absolute worldie for her first #UWCL goal ✨
Stream OL Lyonnes vs. St. Pölten on @paramountplus right now 📺 pic.twitter.com/qv4hUZbrkr
— W Golazo (@WGolazo) October 15, 2025

Yohannes previously netted a goal in her club debut against Marseille in September. Her talent isn’t a secret; at just 16 years old, she became the youngest player to start a UWCL group stage match while at Ajax, making her the youngest American to participate in the tournament. Her ingenious play has earned her the Johan Cruyff Talent of the Year award.

OL’s head coach, Jonatan Giraldez, is already employing the young talent as a starter, and her future looks promising. The next Champions League fixture for OL Lyonnes is set in November when they will face the Frauen Bundesliga team Wolfsburg at home in Groupama Stadium. All UWCL matches can be seen on Paramount+.