Alyssa Michelle Malonson (born April 9, 1999) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a left back for Bay FC of the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL). She played college soccer for the Auburn Tigers. She has previously played for the OL Reign and Danish club FC Nordsjælland.
Early life and college career
Malonson grew up in the Houston suburb of Spring, Texas.[2] She played youth soccer as a winger for Challenge Soccer Club in Texas.[3]
Auburn Tigers
Malonson played for the Auburn Tigers from 2017 to 2021. She left as the program's record holder for games played, games started and consecutive games started.[2] In her fifth and final collegiate season, Malonson was named the Southeastern Conference Defender of the Year and second-team All-American.[4][5]
Club career
OL Reign, Denmark loan
Malonson was drafted by the North Carolina Courage 20th overall in the 2021 NWSL Draft; however, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, she opted to play a fifth collegiate season instead.[6] OL Reign acquired her rights and subsequently signed her at the start of 2022.[7]
In July 2022, having not seen action on the pitch, Malonson was loaned to Danish club FC Nordsjælland for the rest of the year.[8] She made 13 appearances for Nordsjælland, which would finish the season fourth in the Kvindeligaen.[9]
Following a successful loan in Denmark, Malonson returned to the Reign and made her NWSL debut in a Challenge Cup game against Angel City on April 19, 2023.[10][11]
Bay FC
On December 15, 2023, Malonson was selected as the first pick in the 2024 NWSL expansion draft by expansion club Bay FC.[12]
International career
Malonson was a youth international at the under-15 and under-23 level. She received her first senior national team call-up in October 2024 for the team's Olympic gold medal victory tour.[13]
Career statistics
Club
International
- As of match played October 30, 2024
| National Team | Year | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2024 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 1 | 0 | |
References
- ^ "Alyssa Malonson". Bay FC. Retrieved July 10, 2024.
- ^ a b "Alyssa Malonson - Soccer". Auburn University Athletics.
- ^ "In the Spotlight with Challenge 99 ECNL Winger Alyssa Malonson". Challenge Soccer Club. June 20, 2016.
- ^ "Malonson named SEC Defender of the Year - The Auburn Plainsman". www.theplainsman.com.
- ^ "Alyssa Malonson named United Soccer Coaches All-America". Auburn University Athletics. December 2, 2021.
- ^ "OL Reign Obtain Rights to Alyssa Malonson from Courage". OL Reign.
- ^ Voght, Steve (January 25, 2022). "OL Reign sign centerback Alyssa Malonson". Sounder At Heart.
- ^ "OL Reign loans 2 defenders to Denmark, extends Ryanne Brown's contract". FOX 13 Seattle. July 29, 2022.
- ^ "2022-2023 Nordsjælland Stats". FBref.com. Retrieved October 17, 2024.
- ^ "Match Recap: OL Reign Maintains Perfect Record Against Angel City with 2-0 Win". OL Reign.
- ^ Alyssa Malonson at FBref.com
- ^ "NWSL Expansion Draft: Live pick-by-pick tracker as Bay FC and Utah Royals FC build expansion rosters". CBSSports.com. December 16, 2023. Retrieved December 16, 2023.
- ^ "Emma Hayes Names U.S. Women's National Team Training Camp Roster, Presented by Jim Beam, for October Friendlies against Iceland and Argentina". United States Soccer Federation. October 17, 2024. Retrieved October 17, 2024.
External links
- Alyssa Malonson at Soccerway.com
- Alyssa Malonson at FBref.com
