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.

Lauren Brzykcy
Personal information
Date of birth (1999-11-08) November 8, 1999 (age 24)
Place of birth Laguna Beach, California, U.S.
Height 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Position(s) Goalkeeper
Team information
Current team
Vittsjö
Number 1
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2017–2022 UCLA 77 (0)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2023 San Diego Wave FC 0 (0)
2024– Vittsjö 1 (0)
International career
2014 United States U17
2024 Hungary
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Early life

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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

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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

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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

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

Honors

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San Diego Wave

UCLA Bruins

Individual

References

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