Maya Gordon

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Maya Gordon
Personal information
Date of birth (2001-09-13) September 13, 2001 (age 22)
Place of birth Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Height 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)
Position(s) Defender
Team information
Current team
Dallas Trinity FC
Number 4
College career
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2019–2023 LSU Tigers 86 (0)
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2024– Dallas Trinity FC 0 (0)
2024Washington Spirit (loan) 0 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of August 2, 2024

Maya Gordon is an American soccer player who plays as a defender for USL Super League club Dallas Trinity FC.

Contents

College career

LSU Tigers, 20192023

During her time at LSU, Gordon helped lead the Tigers to two NCAA Division I women's soccer tournament appearances but would only advance to the round of 32 once in 2018. [1]

Club career

Dallas Trinity, 2024

On June 12, 2024, Gordon signed her first professional contract with the newly formed Dallas Trinity FC for their inaugural season in the USL Super League. [2]

Washington Spirit (loan)

In July 2024, Dallas Trinity and the Washington Spirit agreed to a short term loan deal for Gordon, allowing her to play for the remainder of the 2024 NWSL x Liga MX Femenil Summer Cup with the Spirit. [3]

Personal life

Gordon grew up in South Florida and has three younger brothers, who are triplets. She went to and played for Cypress Bay High School in Weston, Florida. She would go on to help Cypress Bay win back to back district titles. She graduated from LSU with a Bachelor's degree in Sociology. [4]

Career Statistics

College

TeamSeasonRegular season SEC Tournament NCAA TournamentTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
LSU Lady Tigers 2019 SEC 100100
20202114030170
20211702010200
202218010190
20231801010200
Total7707020860

Club

As of August 16, 2024
ClubSeasonLeagueDomestic CupInternational CupTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Dallas Trinity FC 2024–25 USL Super League 000000
Washington Spirit (loan) 2024 NWSL 1000
Career total00001010

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References

  1. "The Up & In Show: LSU Soccer Player, Maya Gordon on Apple Podcasts". Apple Podcasts. Retrieved August 2, 2024.
  2. Carrick, Buzz (July 2, 2024). "Dallas Trinity FC signs LSU's Maya Gordon". 3rd Degree. Retrieved August 2, 2024.
  3. Spirit, Washington (July 27, 2024). "Washington Spirit Adds Two to Roster on Short-Term Loans". Washington Spirit. Retrieved August 2, 2024.
  4. "Maya Gordon". LSU. July 8, 2019. Retrieved August 2, 2024.