Alyssa Malonson

Alyssa Michelle Malonson (born April 9, 1999) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a defender for Bay FC of the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL).

Early life
Malonson played youth soccer as a winger for Challenge Soccer Club in Texas.

College career
Malonson played for Auburn Tigers from 2017 to 2021, finishing her collegiate career as the program's record holder for games played, games started and consecutive games started. In her fifth and final collegiate season, Malonson was named the SEC Defender of the Year and a second-team All-American.

Club career
Malonson was drafted by North Carolina Courage in the 2021 NWSL Draft but, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, opted to play a fifth collegiate season instead. OL Reign acquired her rights and subsequently signed her in January 2022.

In July 2022, having not seen action on the pitch, Malonson was loaned to Danish club FC Nordsjælland for the rest of the year.

Following a successful loan in Denmark, Malonson returned to OL Reign and made her NWSL debut in the 2023 NWSL Challenge Cup.

On December 15, 2023, Malsonson was selected as the first pick in the 2024 NWSL expansion draft by expansion club Bay FC.

International career
Malonson is a former United States youth international.