Carlyn Baldwin
Carlyn Elizabeth Baldwin is an American former professional soccer player who played as a midfielder.
Early life
Baldwin attended National Cathedral School, where she played varsity soccer for head coach Richie Burke. She also played youth soccer for Braddock Road YC in Virginia.She was reportedly recruited in 2014 by Olympique Lyon to turn professional out of high school and participated in training camp with the club, but committed to the University of Tennessee to play collegiate soccer. She had also been invited to train with National Women's Soccer League team Washington Spirit.
Club career
Baldwin played half of a season for BSC YB Frauen in 2016.On July 11, 2017, Baldwin became the first foreign signing for Sporting CP. She played for Sporting CP until 2021, appearing for them in the 2017–18 and 2018–19 UEFA Women's Champions Leagues. She was one of nine players released by the club on June 2, 2021, including the club's captain Nevena Damjanović.
Baldwin played for Torreense from 2021 to 2022.
On July 4, 2022, Baldwin signed a contract with [S.L. S.L. Benfica (women)|Benfica (women)|Benfica] to 2024. She debuted for Benfica in the Lagoa Summer Cup on August 7, 2022, which Benfica won. Baldwin and Benfica mutually terminated the contract on August 28, 2022.
Baldwin played for Damaiense in 2022 and 2023. She then joined S.C. Braga before spending the 2024–25 season back with Torreense.
On August 8, 2025, Baldwin signed with Fort Lauderdale United FC ahead of its second campaign in the USL Super League. She debuted for the club on August 23, coming on as a second-half substitute for Taylor Smith in Fort Lauderdale's season-opening draw with Lexington SC.
In October 2025, Baldwin announced her retirement from professional soccer.