Lyza Bosselmann (born July 27, 2001) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a goalkeeper for the Washington Spirit in the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL). She is from Flagstaff, Arizona.

Lyza Bosselmann
Personal information
Date of birth (2001-07-27) July 27, 2001 (age 23)
Place of birth Flagstaff, Arizona
Height 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Position(s) Goalkeeper
Team information
Current team
Washington Spirit
Number 18
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2019–2022 Gonzaga Bulldogs 61 (0)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2023– Washington Spirit 1 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

College career

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Bosselmann attended Gonzaga University where she played as goalkeeper for the university.[1] In the 2023 season, she started all of Gonzaga's 18 matches and posted 10 shutouts.[2] Over Bosselmann's four years, she allowed the fewest number of goals (47) in program history.[1] She earned All-West Region and First Team All-WCC honors in her final season at Gonzaga and was also named Academic All-District and Academic All-WCC.[3]

Club career

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In March 2023, Bosselmann was the 28th overall pick in the 2023 NWSL College Draft by the Washington Spirit.[3] She signed a two-year contract with an option for 2025 and is the backup keeper behind Aubrey Kingsbury.[4]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Bosselmann Signs with Washington Spirit". Gonzaga University Athletics. March 8, 2023. Retrieved December 1, 2023.
  2. ^ "Lyza Bosselmann – Women's Soccer". Gonzaga University Athletics. Retrieved April 17, 2024.
  3. ^ a b Krueger, Henry (March 9, 2023). "Former Gonzaga goalkeeper Lyza Bosselmann signs with Washington Spirit". The Gonzaga Bulletin. Retrieved December 1, 2023.
  4. ^ Spirit, Washington (December 20, 2023). "Washington Spirit Signs Goalkeeper Lyza Bosselmann to New Contract". Washington Spirit. Retrieved April 17, 2024.
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