Mikhaila Bowden
 Bowden in 2022 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Mikhaila Bowden Gonzalez | ||
| Date of birth | 22 August 1993 | ||
| 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, correct 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
[edit]Bowden started playing football at the age of four.[1] When Bowden was eighteen years old, her younger half-sister committed suicide.[2]
Education
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]Bowden mainly operates as a defender and is known for her free-kick taking ability.[7]
Personal life
[edit]Bowden was born to a Belizean father.[8] She has regarded United States international Brandi Chastain as her football idol.[9]
References
[edit]- ^ "Mikhaila Bowden - Los Angeles Times article".
- ^ "Bowden triumphs over tragedy". washingtontimes.com (Archived).
- ^ "Bowden & Boyd lead Boise State and C of Idaho". Inland Soccer News.
- ^ "Bowden and Hueston add rocket fuel to Southern". Peninsula Leader. ProQuest 1908901485.
- ^ "Mikhaila Bowden - Breaking News Belize article".
- ^ "Independence Day Victory for Belize Senior Women's Football Team". channel5belize.com.
- ^ "Mikhaila Bowden - The Corner Flag article".
- ^ "Mikhaila Bowden's Journey To Soccer's International Stage". bvmsports.com.
- ^ "Mikhaila Bowden is #SoCalMade".