Alyssa Bourgeois

Alyssa Bourgeois
Personal information
Date of birth (2002-05-15) May 15, 2002 (age 23)
Height 5 ft 3 in (1.60 m)
Position Right back
Team information
Current team
 Lexington SC
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 California Storm 8 (2)
2024–2025 Spokane Zephyr 24 (0)
2025– Lexington SC 16 (1)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 00:29, February 9, 2026 (UTC)

Alyssa Bourgeois (born May 15, 2002) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a right back for Lexington SC of the USL Super League. She played college soccer for the Boston University Terriers and the Santa Clara Broncos before being selected in the 2024 NWSL Draft by the Houston Dash. She has previously played for Spokane Zephyr FC.

Early life

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. She also received recognition at the state and regional levels.[4]

College career

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 following 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 totaling 5 appearances in one season with the Terriers.

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 college 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 team.[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

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] 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 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] She made 24 appearances in her lone season with Spokane, helping the defense earn multiple clean sheets en route to a fifth-place finish.[14]

Bourgeois transferred to Lexington SC in June 2025.[14] She debuted for the club on August 23, starting and playing all 90 minutes of Lexington's season-opening draw with Fort Lauderdale United FC.[15] On February 7, 2026, Bourgeois scored her first professional goal, a long ball misplayed by opposing goalkeeper Meagan McClelland in a 2–1 win over the Carolina Ascent.[16]

Personal life

Bourgeois has three siblings.[1] Her older brother, Harrison Bourgeois, played three seasons with the Bentley Falcons soccer team.[17]

Career statistics

Club

As of February 8, 2026[18]
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 24 0 — 24 0
Lexington SC 2025–26 16 1 — 16 1
Career total 40 1 0 0 40 1

References

  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. ^ a b Lilian, D. "Lexington Sporting Club Signs Defender Alyssa Bourgeois for 2025/26 Season". LexSporting.com. Lexington SC. Retrieved June 30, 2025.
  15. ^ "Fort Lauderdale United FC 3–3 Lexington SC". USL Super League. August 23, 2025. Retrieved August 24, 2025.
  16. ^ "Match Recap: Lexington SC Makes it Back to Back Victories with 2-1 Win Over Carolina Ascent FC". Lexington Sporting Club. Retrieved February 8, 2026.
  17. ^ "Harrison Bourgeois - 2021 - Men's Soccer". Bentley University. Retrieved March 2, 2025.
  18. ^ Alyssa Bourgeois at Soccerway
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