Vicky Bruce
American soccer player
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Victoria Frances Bruce (born May 31, 1994) is an American soccer player who plays as a defender. She played college soccer for the North Carolina Tar Heels and the Davidson Wildcats.
|
Bruce with Bristol City in 2022 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Victoria Frances Bruce | ||
| Date of birth | May 31, 1994 | ||
| Place of birth | Cornelius, North Carolina, United States | ||
| Height | 1.63 m (5 ft 4 in) | ||
| Position | Defender | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Cannon School | |||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2012–2013 | North Carolina Tar Heels | 18 | (0) |
| 2014–2015 | Davidson Wildcats | 38 | (4) |
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2016 | Rangers | ||
| 2017 | Fimleikafélag Hafnarfjarðar | 12 | (0) |
| 2017–2018 | Apollon Limassol | ||
| 2018–2019 | Morön BK | 7 | (4) |
| 2020–2021 | Fortuna Hjørring | 27 | (2) |
| 2021–2022 | SC Sand | 22 | (0) |
| 2022–2023 | Bristol City | 21 | (0) |
| 2023–2024 | Western Sydney Wanderers | 22 | (3) |
| 2024–2025 | Carolina Ascent | 20 | (1) |
| International career | |||
| United States U14 | |||
| United States U15 | |||
| United States U16[1] | |||
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of May 31, 2025 | |||
Early life
Bruce graduated from Cannon School in Concord, North Carolina. As a player at Cannon School, she played all three positions on the field and was selected All-Conference, All-Region and All-State in the NCISAA. She did not compete during her junior year, due to an injury. She was also team captain as a senior.[2]
Career
She previously played for Morön BK in the Elitettan, Apollon Limassol in the Cypriot First Division, Fimleikafélag Hafnarfjarðar in the Úrvalsdeild kvenna[3] and Rangers in the Scottish Women's Premier League (SWPL).
Fortuna Hjørring
In January 2020, she signed with the Fortuna Hjørring, in the Elitedivisionen league.[4]
Western Sydney Wanderers
In September 2023, Bruce joined Australian club Western Sydney Wanderers.[5]
Carolina Ascent
In May 2024, Bruce was announced as the first-ever signing for USL Super League club Carolina Ascent.[6] On August 17, 2024, she guided the team to a 1-0 victory over DC Power FC in the 2024–25 USL Super League season opener, with Bruce scoring the league's first goal in the 28th minute.[7]
On July 18, 2025, Bruce announced via social media that she would be temporarily stepping away from professional soccer.[8]
Honors
Carolina Ascent
North Carolina Tar Heels
Fortuna Hjørring
- Danish Women's League: 2019–20
Bristol City
