Lauren Ann Brzykcy (born 8 November 1999) is a professional soccer goalkeeper who plays for Bristol City. Born in the United States, she represents Hungary internationally.
She played college soccer for UCLA Bruins before being picked 33rd overall in the 2023 NWSL Draft.
Early life Brzykcy was born in Laguna Beach, California and attended San Clemente High School, where she played varsity soccer and softball. For San Clemente's soccer team, she was named league MVP, All-South Coast League first-team three times, and several coaches referred to her as the best goalkeeper in Orange County. In 2016 and 2017, she was named a NSCAA High School All-American. In 2024, San Clemente retired her jersey number.
She played youth soccer for SoCal Blues, with which she won the 2015 ECNL U15 National Championship.
College career Brzykcy attended University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) and played college soccer for the UCLA Bruins from 2017 to 2022.
As a redshirt freshman, she was named to the Pac-12 All-Freshman Team for the 2018 season, finishing with a 0.77 goals against average in eight games.
She played one game for UCLA Bruins softball on 19 May 2019.
For the 2020–21 season, she was named Pac-12 Conference Goalkeeper of the Year and All-Pac-12 First-Team, and was named a United Soccer Coaches Third Team All-American.
For the 2021 season, she was named All-Pac-12 Second-Team.
For the 2022 season, she was again named All-Pac-12 Second-Team. UCLA won the 2022 NCAA Division I women's soccer tournament, as Brzykcy made five saves in the championship match. She finished the 2022 season with 22 wins, tying a UCLA record.
She received a BA in sociology and a master's degree in education from UCLA.
Club career On 12 January 2023, Brzykcy was selected by San Diego Wave FC in the 2023 NWSL Draft. On 14 March 2023, she signed a two-year contract with San Diego.
On 28 January 2024, Brzykcy and the Wave mutually agreed to terminate her contract. On 29 January, she signed with Swedish club Vittsjö GIK. Brzycky played one game for Vittsjö before suffering a knee injury which required surgery.
On 14 January 2025, Brzykcy signed a two-year contract with Piteå IF. Brzycky played every match for Piteå in the 2025 Damallsvenskan.
On 15 January 2026, Brzykcy signed a two-and-a-half-year contract with Women's Super League 2 side Bristol City. Head coach Charlotte Healy described her as "a very talented goalkeeper who will add to the quality and competition in our goalkeeper department." Brzycky made her Bristol City debut on 31 January, recording a clean sheet against Sunderland.
International career In June 2014, Brzykcy was named to the United States national under-17 team.
In July 2019, she represented the United States at the 2019 Summer Universiade.
In March 2024, Brzykcy received her first call-up to the Hungary women's national football team. She made her Hungary debut on 25 October 2024 against Scotland.
In December 2025, the Gyula Grosics Goalkeeping Conference named Brzykcy as the Hungarian Women's Goalkeeper of the Year.
Personal life Brzykcy was born to parents Bill and Andrea, and has one brother, Christopher.
Brzykcy is a native of San Clemente, California. She has surfed as a hobby.
Career statistics Club
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueCupIncludes the NWSL Challenge Cup, Svenska Cupen, and Women's FA CupPlayoffsIncludes NWSL playoffsTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsSan Diego Wave FC2023NWSL00000000Vittsjö GIK2024Damallsvenskan1020—30Piteå IF202526020—280Bristol City W.F.C.2025–26WSL23010—402026–2710——10Career total3105000360
International
+ Appearances and goals by national team and yearNational teamYearAppsGoalsHungary202440202590202650Total180
Honors San Diego Wave NWSL Shield: 2023
UCLA Bruins NCAA Division I women's soccer tournament: 2022
Individual Pac-12 All-Freshman Team: 2018 Pac-12 Goalkeeper of the Year: 2020–21 United Soccer Coaches Third Team All-American: 2020–21 All-Pac-12 First-Team: 2020–21 All-Pac-12 Second-Team: 2021, 2022 United Soccer Coaches NCAA Division I Scholar All-America First-Team: 2020–21 Gyula Grosics Goalkeeping Conference Hungarian Women's Goalkeeper of the Year: 2025
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