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Alyssa Bourgeois
Personal information
Date of birth (2002-05-15) May 15, 2002 (age 22)
Height 5 ft 3 in (1.60 m)
Position(s) Full back
Team information
Current team
 Spokane Zephyr
Number 12
Youth career
NEFC Development Academy
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2020 Boston University Terriers 5 (0)
2021–2023 Santa Clara Broncos 51 (1)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2024– Spokane Zephyr 13 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of March 1, 2025

Alyssa Bourgeois (born May 15, 2002) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a full-back for Spokane Zephyr FC of the USL Super League. She played college soccer for the Boston University Terriers and the Santa Clara Broncos before being drafted with the 41st overall pick of the 2024 NWSL Draft by the Houston Dash.

Early life

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Bourgeois grew up in Maynard, Massachusetts, where she played club soccer for NEFC Development Academy.[1] Joining the Maynard High School team in 8th grade,[2] Bourgeois played as a midfielder and was a prolific offensive threat.[3] As a freshman, Bourgeois was crowned team and all-league MVP and received recognition at the state and regional levels.[4]

College career

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Boston University Terriers

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Bourgeois started her collegiate career with the Boston University Terriers. She made her first start with the Terriers on March 13, 2021, playing a full 90 minutes in a victory over Colgate.[1] The next match, Bourgeois helped Boston secure a shutout victory over Holy Cross and was named the Patriot League Rookie of the Week for her efforts.[5] She ended up making a total of 5 appearances in one season with the Terriers.

Santa Clara Broncos

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After finishing up her year in Boston, Bourgeois transferred to Santa Clara University and played on the Broncos women's soccer team from 2021 to 2023. She helped the team reach NCAA Tournament in all three seasons,[6] including in 2021, where the Broncos reached the semifinals before being eliminated by BYU on penalties.[7] As a senior, Bourgeois scored her first collegiate goal in the first round of the tournament, contributing to a 3–0 victory over Arizona State.[8] She was later named an honorable mention on the 2023 All-WCC and WCC All-Academic teams at the end of the season.[4] Bourgeois departed the program having played in 51 matches, including all 21 fixtures in her junior and senior seasons. She also recorded 6 career assists.[4]

Club career

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Bourgeois was selected by the Houston Dash in the 4th round of the 2024 NWSL Draft, becoming the 47th overall pick of the league's final college draft.[9] She was a member of the Dash's preseason roster but ultimately did not sign with the club before the start of the season.[10]

Spokane Zephyr

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On June 7, 2024, Bourgeois signed her first professional contract with USL Super League team Spokane Zephyr FC ahead of the club's inaugural season of play.[11] She played in all four of the Spokane's first matches a franchise,[12] including the team's inaugural game, which was a 1–1 draw with Fort Lauderdale United FC.[13]

Personal life

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Bourgeois has three siblings.[1] Her older brother, Harrison Bourgeois, played for the Bentley Falcons soccer team over three seasons.[14]

Career statistics

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Club

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As of March 1, 2025[15]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League Playoffs Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Spokane Zephyr FC 2024–25 USL Super League 13 0 — 13 0
Career total 13 0 0 0 13 0

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Alyssa Bourgeois - Women's Soccer". Boston University Athletics. Retrieved March 2, 2025.
  2. ^ "Youthful Tigers move forward". Wicked Local. Retrieved March 2, 2025.
  3. ^ Renzhofer, Martin. "Bourgeois leads attack". Wicked Local. Retrieved March 2, 2025.
  4. ^ a b c "Alyssa Bourgeois - 2023 - Women's Soccer". Santa Clara University. Retrieved March 2, 2025.
  5. ^ "Bourgeois Named Patriot League Rookie of the Week". Boston University Athletics. February 12, 2025. Retrieved March 2, 2025.
  6. ^ Donnelly, Patrick (March 18, 2024). "Prospect Watch: Why Alyssa Bourgeois has pro-level potential". New England Soccer Journal. Retrieved March 2, 2025.
  7. ^ "BYU women's soccer survives shootout against Santa Clara, heads to national title game". BYU Daily Universe. December 4, 2021. Retrieved March 2, 2025.
  8. ^ "Women's Soccer Advances With 3-0 Win Over Arizona State". Santa Clara University. November 11, 2023. Retrieved March 2, 2025.
  9. ^ "Alyssa Bourgeois Taken in NWSL Draft". Santa Clara University. January 13, 2024. Retrieved March 2, 2025.
  10. ^ "Houston Dash kick off its 2024 preseason schedule". CW39 Houston. January 30, 2024. Archived from the original on December 22, 2024. Retrieved March 2, 2025.
  11. ^ Release, Spokane Zephyr FC Press (June 7, 2024). "Zephyr FC adds two more promising players - Alyssa Bourgeois and Jennifer Vetter". Nonstop Local SWX Sports. Retrieved March 2, 2025.
  12. ^ "Six Athletes Experiencing First Professional Contracts in Zephyr's Inaugural Season". USL Spokane. Retrieved March 2, 2025.
  13. ^ "Spokane Zephyr F.C. earns draw in historic first match". krem.com. August 17, 2024. Retrieved March 2, 2025.
  14. ^ "Harrison Bourgeois - 2021 - Men's Soccer". Bentley University. Retrieved March 2, 2025.
  15. ^ Alyssa Bourgeois at Soccerway
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