Maia Perez (born October 19, 1999) is an American professional soccer player.[1] [2] She is a goalkeeper.[2] She was drafted by Angel City FC in the United States' National Women's Soccer League.[2] They sent her to play in France for a few years.[3] She is the starting goalkeeper for Grand Paris Seine Ouest 92 Issy (GPSO 92 Issy) at the age of 23. [3]

Early life

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Perez grew up in East Kentwood, Michigan.[4] She started to play soccer in the 2nd grade.[4] She was the goalkeeper when playing with the boys in her elementary school. [4]

Career

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Perez began playing division 1 soccer for the Hartford Hawks in her freshman year. [5] She was in college for 5 years. [5] Perez began playing with Angel City FC in Los Angeles, CA, USA in March of 2022. [6] She currently plays with Grand Paris Seine Ouest 92 Issy (GPSO 92 Issy). [3] In 2023 she started playing for OL Reign of Seattle.[7]

References

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  1. "Maia Pérez Stats, News, Bio". ESPN. Retrieved 2023-01-17.
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 Tomer, Matthew. "Hawks Former Star Goalkeeper Makes it to the Big Leagues". The Informer. Retrieved 2023-01-17.
  3. 3.0 3.1 3.2 "Angel City FC Goalkeeper Maia Perez to Go on Loan to Grand Paris Seine Ouest 92 Issy". OurSports Central. 2022-07-28. Retrieved 2023-01-17.
  4. 4.0 4.1 4.2 Newspapers, Greg Chrapek | Advance (2017-04-27). "East Kentwood's Maia Perez among the best-ever goalkeepers in West Michigan". mlive. Retrieved 2023-01-17.
  5. 5.0 5.1 "Maia Perez - 2021 - Women's Soccer". University of Hartford Athletics. Retrieved 2023-01-17.
  6. "Perez Signs Professionally With Angel City FC". University of Hartford Athletics. Retrieved 2023-01-17.
  7. "OL Reign sign goalkeeper Maia Pérez for remainder of season". Sounder at Heart. 2023-09-21. Retrieved 2023-09-22.