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Lyza Jessee

#18 Goalkeeper Hear pronunciation

Status SEI
Position Goalkeeper
Hometown Flagstaff, Ariz.
Age 07/27/2001
Height 5'10"
College Gonzaga
Pronouns She/Her
Acquired Drafted by the Spirit with the 28th overall pick in the 2023 NWSL Draft
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Career Summary

  • PROFESSIONAL
  • COLLEGE

2024

Made her professional debut late in the season opener in Seattle, coming on for Aubrey Kingsbury after she was issued a red card. Served as the Spirit’s backup goalkeeper before being placed on the season-ending injury (SEI) list in May. 

2023

Did not appear during the 2023 season.

2019-2023

GONZAGA UNIVERSITY:

A steady presence in goal for Gonzaga University during her four-year career (2019-23). Named the West Coast Conference (WCC) Goalkeeper of the Year in her senior season and subsequently earned First Team All-WCC and First Team All-WCC Women’s Soccer Academic recognition. Recognized on the All-WCC Freshman Team and was named WCC Defensive Player of the Week several times throughout her career. Owned a 10-3-5 record her senior year, with shutouts in 10 of her 18 games.

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