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Nike signs UCLA soccer star Reilyn Turner to its first NIL student-athlete deal

Analis Bailey, USA TODAY
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Nike has made its first name, image and likeness (NIL) deal with a college athlete, signing UCLA women's soccer star Reilyn Turner.

As part of the sponsorship, the sophomore forward and Nike will "team up to work with Los Angeles-Based community partners," to encourage young girls to be active, the company announced Tuesday.

"What Nike is bringing to the future of women’s sports is why I am most excited about being a part of the family," Turner wrote on social media. "I am looking forward to being a role model and giving back to my community."

UCLA's Reilyn Turner becomes first student-athlete to sign with Nike in NIL sponsorship deal.
UCLA's Reilyn Turner becomes first student-athlete to sign with Nike in NIL sponsorship deal.

Contact Analis Bailey at aabailey@usatoday.com or on Twitter @analisbailey.

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Reilyn Turner: Nike signs UCLA soccer star to its first NIL deal