Michaela McGowan

Michaela McGowan 2024 Women's Soccer Header

Photo by: Brittany Evans

12 OCT 2023: The Denver Pioneers women’s soccer team takes on Kansas City at the University of Denver Soccer Stadium in Denver, CO. (Michael Ciaglo/Clarkson Creative Photography)

Photo by: Michael Ciaglo/Clarkson Creative Photography

05 OCT 2023: The Denver Pioneers women’s soccer team takes on South Dakota State at the University of Denver Soccer Stadium in Denver, CO. (C. Morgan Engel/Clarkson Creative Photography)

Photo by: C. Morgan Engel/Clarkson Creative

17 AUG 2023: The Denver Pioneers take on the Colorado State Rams at the University of Denver Soccer Stadium in Denver, CO. (Jamie Schwaberow/Clarkson Creative Photography)

Photo by: Jamie Schwaberow/Clarkson Creative Photography

Position:
Midfielder/Forward
Height:
5-3
Class:
Sophomore
High School:
Broomfield H.S.
Hometown:
Broomfield, Colorado
Club:
Real Colorado

Honors and Awards:
All-Summit League Second Team (2024)...Top Drawer Soccer National Team of the Week (8/27/24)...Summit League Offensive Peak Performer of the Week (8/26/24)...

2024:
Played in all 19 matches, making 14 total starts and playing 1178 total minutes....had third most goals scored on the team (four) and led the team in assists (seven)...was involved in eight of 10 consecutive Denver goals scored from August 21 to September 1...led team in total shot attempts (50) and shots on goal (21)...

2023:
Played in all 18 matches for 570 total minutes...scored three goals including game winner against Kansas City on October 12...totaled 15 shot attempts including six on target...

Before Denver:
Part of Real Colorado team that won 2022 ECNL National Championship...helped her high school team win the 2021 Colorado state title...was named Broomfield High School team captain for 2023.

Personal:
Chose the University of Denver not only for its athletics but for the academic rigor...wants to be a surgeon or pursue a career in the medical field, and believes DU will help her achieve those goals...also coached gymnastics prior to joining Denver.