Mikhaila Bowden

Mikhaila Bowden

Bowden in 2022
Personal information
Full name	Mikhaila Bowden Gonzalez
Date of birth	(1993-08-22) 22 August 1993 (age 32)
Place of birth	United States
Height	1.68 m (5 ft 6 in)
Position(s)	Defender
Youth career
2007–2010	So Cal Blues
2007–2010	Ocean View Seahawks
College career
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2011–2014	Boise State Broncos	83	(0)
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2017	Southern United FC
International career‡
2022–	Belize	7	(5)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals ‡ National team caps and goals as of 26 October 2023

Mikhaila Bowden Gonzalez (born 22 August 1993) is a footballer who plays as a defender. Born in the United States, she is a Belize international.

Early life

Bowden started playing football at the age of four. ^[1] When Bowden was eighteen years old, her younger half-sister committed suicide. ^[2]

Education

Bowden attended Boise State University in the United States, where she was regarded as one of the soccer team's most important players. ^[3]

Club career

In 2017, Bowden signed for Australian side Southern United FC, where she was described as "established herself as one of the best centre backs in the competition". ^[4]

International career

Bowen has played for the Belize women's national football team, where she has been regarded as one of the team's most important players. ^{[5] [6]}

Style of play

Bowden mainly operates as a defender and is known for her free-kick taking ability. ^[7]

Personal life

Bowden was born to a Belizean father. ^[8] She has regarded United States international Brandi Chastain as her football idol. ^[9]

References

1. "Mikhaila Bowden - Los Angeles Times article".
2. "Bowden triumphs over tragedy". washingtontimes.com (Archived).
3. "Bowden & Boyd lead Boise State and C of Idaho". Inland Soccer News.
4. "Bowden and Hueston add rocket fuel to Southern". Peninsula Leader. ProQuest   1908901485.
5. "Mikhaila Bowden - Breaking News Belize article". 4 October 2023.
6. "Independence Day Victory for Belize Senior Women's Football Team". channel5belize.com.
7. "Mikhaila Bowden - The Corner Flag article".
8. "Mikhaila Bowden's Journey To Soccer's International Stage". bvmsports.com.
9. "Mikhaila Bowden is #SoCalMade".