Maya Gordon

Maya Gordon
Personal information
Date of birth (2001-09-13) September 13, 2001 (age 23)
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
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2019–2023 LSU Tigers 86 (0)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2024– Dallas Trinity FC 0 (0)
2024Washington Spirit (loan) 0 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of September 22, 2024

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

College career

LSU Tigers

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]

During the first round of the 2022 SEC Tournament on October 30, 2022, Gordon was issued a red card in a match against Ole Miss for striking Ole Miss player Ramsey Davis in double overtime. The incident occurred after Gordon regained ball possession from Davis, who fouled her. Video shows Davis using excessive force, prompting Gordon to retaliate. The fight was broken up quickly, but LSU teammate Rammie Noel went after Davis, bringing her to the ground. All three players—Gordon, Davis, and Noel—were issued red cards. LSU was eliminated by Ole Miss in a penalty shootout.[2]

Club career

Gordon entered the 2024 NWSL Draft alongside 236 other players but went undrafted.[3] On January 23, 2024, she received an invitation to join Bay FC's open training camp as a non-roster invitee.[4]

Dallas Trinity

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.[5] Gordon made her club debut on August 31, 2024 in a friendly match against Barcelona at the Cotton Bowl. In the 29th minute, she suffered an injury which forced her to leave the game. Gordon later would undergo surgery on her knee shortly after.

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 group stage games with Washington.[6] She made her club debut against Gotham FC on July 28, 2024 in a 1–0 loss at Subaru Park.

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.[7]

Career statistics

College

Team Season Regular season SEC Tournament NCAA Tournament Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
LSU Lady Tigers 2019 SEC 10 0 10 0
202021 14 0 3 0 17 0
2021 17 0 2 0 1 0 20 0
2022 18 0 1 0 19 0
2023 18 0 1 0 1 0 20 0
Total 77 0 7 0 2 0 86 0

Club

As of September 22, 2024
Club Season League Domestic Cup Continental Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Dallas Trinity FC 2024–25 USL Super League 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0
Washington Spirit (loan) 2024 NWSL 1[a] 0 1 0
Career total 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 2 0

Notes

References

  1. ^ "The Up & In Show: LSU Soccer Player, Maya Gordon on Apple Podcasts". Apple Podcasts. Retrieved August 2, 2024.
  2. ^ "Fight breaks out in women's soccer SEC Tournament involving Ole Miss, LSU; three ejected after punches thrown". CBSSports.com. November 1, 2022. Retrieved October 13, 2024.
  3. ^ "Final list of registered players announced for 2024 NWSL Draft". SoccerWire. Retrieved October 13, 2024.
  4. ^ "Bay FC announces 2024 preseason roster to open training camp". Bay FC. January 23, 2024. Retrieved October 13, 2024.
  5. ^ Carrick, Buzz (July 2, 2024). "Dallas Trinity FC signs LSU's Maya Gordon". 3rd Degree. Retrieved August 2, 2024.
  6. ^ Spirit, Washington (July 27, 2024). "Washington Spirit Adds Two to Roster on Short-Term Loans". Washington Spirit. Retrieved August 2, 2024.
  7. ^ "Maya Gordon". LSU. July 8, 2019. Retrieved August 2, 2024.