| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Lauren Ann Brzykcy | ||
| Date of birth | 8 November 1999 | ||
| Place of birth | Laguna Beach, California, U.S. | ||
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | ||
| Position | Goalkeeper | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Bristol City | ||
| Number | 22 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| SoCal Blues | |||
| 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) |
| 2025 | Piteå IF | 26 | (0) |
| 2026– | Bristol City | 2 | (0) |
| International career | |||
| 2014 | United States U17 | ||
| 2024– | Hungary | 11 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Lauren Ann Brzykcy (born 8 November 1999) is an American professional soccer goalkeeper who plays for Bristol City. Born in the United States, she represents Hungary internationally. She played college soccer for UCLA Bruins before being picked 33rd overall in the 2023 NWSL Draft.
Brzykcy was born in Laguna Beach, California [1] and attended San Clemente High School, where she played varsity soccer and softball. [2] [3] For San Clemente's soccer team, she was named league MVP, All-South Coast League first-team three times, and several coaches referred to her as the best goalkeeper in Orange County. [4] [5] In 2016 and 2017, she was named a NSCAA High School All-American. [6]
Brzykcy attended University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) and played college soccer for the UCLA Bruins from 2017 to 2022. [1]
She played one game for UCLA Bruins softball on 19 May 2019. [7] [8]
She received her BS in Sociology and her master's degree in education.
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, earning her first cap in 2024.[ citation needed ] [9]
On 15 January 2026, it was announced that Brzycky had signed with Women's Super League 2 side Bristol City on a two-and-a-half-year contract, with head coach Charlotte Healy describing her as "a very talented goalkeeper who will add to the quality and competition in our goalkeeper department." [9]
In June 2014, Brzykcy was named to the United States national under-17 team. [10]
In July 2019, she represented the United States at the 2019 Summer Universiade. [11] [12]
She represents the Hungary women's national football team.
Brzykcy is a native of San Clemente, California. She has surfed as a hobby. [13]
While attending UCLA, Brzykcy learned she had a disorder related to reading comprehension. [5]
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