Lauren Brzykcy Explained

Lauren Brzykcy
Birth Date:8 November 1999
Birth Place:Laguna Beach, California, U.S.
Position:Goalkeeper
Height:5 ft 10 in
Currentclub:Vittsjö
Clubnumber:1
Collegeyears1:2017–2022
College1:UCLA
Collegecaps1:77
Collegegoals1:0
Years1:2023
Clubs1:San Diego Wave FC
Caps1:0
Goals1:0
Years2:2024–
Clubs2:Vittsjö
Caps2:1
Goals2:0
Nationalyears1:2014
Nationalteam1:United States U17
Nationalyears2:2024
Nationalteam2:Hungary

Lauren Ann Brzykcy (born 8 November 1999) is an American professional soccer goalkeeper who plays for Vittsjö. Born in the United States, she has been called up to represent Hungary internationally. She played college soccer for UCLA Bruins before being picked 33rd overall in the 2023 NWSL Draft.

Early life

Brzykcy was born in 1999 in the United States. She was described as "mentioned by several coaches as the best goalkeeper in the [Orange] county".[1]

Education

Brzykcy attended the University of California, Los Angeles in the United States. She received her BS in Sociology and her Master’s degree in Education.[2]

She played one game for UCLA Bruins softball on May 19, 2019.[3] [4]

Career

Brzykcy played for Swedish side Vittsjö. She also played professionally with The Wave in San Diego CA. She has been called up to the Hungary women's national football team.

Personal life

Brzykcy is a native of San Clemente, United States. She has surfed as a hobby.[5]

Honors

San Diego Wave

UCLA Bruins

Individual

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Girls soccer preview: Top 5 players to watch. December 3, 2016 . ocregister.com.
  2. Web site: All-American Goalie Lauren Brzykcy Ready for New Challenge at UCLA. July 14, 2017 . picketfencemedia.com.
  3. Web site: No. 2 Bruins Win L.A. Regional, Advance to Supers.
  4. Web site: Lauren Brzykcy made her UCLA Softball debut and scored a run in #UCLA's 13–1 Regional Championship win over Missouri! . .
  5. Web site: UCLA's Lauren Brzykcy shines on and off the pitch. cbsnews.com.
  6. Web site: San Diego Wave claim 2023 NWSL Shield . October 19, 2023 . CONCACAF . October 17, 2023.