Alyssa Bourgeois
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | May 15, 2002 | ||
| 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.
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]
