Ella Jett Bard (born March 21, 2007) is an American college soccer player who plays as a center back for the Louisville Cardinals.
Early life
Bard grew up in Wadsworth, Ohio. Her mother, Debbie, helped Wadsworth High School win the high school state basketball title in 1997. Bard began playing soccer with the Wadsworth Amateur Soccer Association before moving to Internationals SC. She earned multiple ECNL all-conference honors with the latter. She was homeschooled and committed to play college soccer for the Louisville Cardinals.
College career
Bard made 16 appearances, starting 7, for the Louisville Cardinals as a freshman in 2025. She helped the Cardinals earn their first NCAA tournament berth since 2019, reaching the third round.
International career
Bard made her international debut for the United States under-19 team in 2025. She was named to the under-20 roster for the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup. She played every minute at the tournament alongside defender Lizzie Boamah and goalkeeper Caroline Birkel, losing on penalties to Brazil in the round of 16.
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