Alexandra Mackenzie Pfeiffer (born November 26, 2007) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a forward for the Kansas City Current of the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) and the United States national under-17 team. She was signed by the Current at age 15 in 2023.
.jpg) Pfeiffer with the Kansas City Current in 2024 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Alexandra Mackenzie Pfeiffer | ||
| Date of birth | November 26, 2007 | ||
| Place of birth | St. Louis, Missouri | ||
| Height | 5 ft 5 in (1.65 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Kansas City Current | ||
| Number | 47 | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2024– | Kansas City Current | 10 | (1) |
| International career | |||
| 2024– | United States U-17 | 5 | (6) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of July 8, 2024 | |||
Early life
editPfeiffer grew up in St. Louis, Missouri. She played youth soccer for St. Louis Scott Gallagher of the Elite Clubs National League (ECNL), winning under-16 national club title in 2022.[1]
Club career
editPfeiffer signed a three-year contract with the Kansas City Current through the NWSL Under-18 Entry Mechanism on October 30, 2023, at 15 years and 338 days old, becoming the fourth-youngest signing in NWSL history.[2][3] She scored on her NWSL debut against the Portland Thorns on March 16, 2024, becoming the youngest scorer in NWSL history at 16 years, 3 months, and 20 days old.[3] In a match against the Houston Dash on June 28, Pfeiffer tore her ACL and meniscus in the second half, ending her rookie season[4] and making her unable to compete at the 2024 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup.[5]
International career
editPfeiffer trained with the national youth program at the under-15, under-16, and under-17 levels.[2]
Career statistics
editClub
edit- As of July 8, 2024
| Club | Season | League | Cup[a] | Playoffs[b] | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Kansas City Current | 2024 | NWSL | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | 10 | 1 | |
| Career total | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 1 | ||
- ^ Includes the NWSL Challenge Cup & NWSL x Liga MX Femenil Summer Cup.
- ^ Includes NWSL Playoffs.
Honors
editUnited States U-17
References
edit- ^ Includes the NWSL Challenge Cup & NWSL x Liga MX Femenil Summer Cup.
- ^ a b Yang, Steph (October 30, 2023). "How NWSL's youngest goalscorer Alex Pfeiffer landed with the KC Current at age 15". The Athletic. Retrieved March 19, 2024.
- ^ a b "Alex Pfeiffer becomes youngest goalscorer in NWSL history in KC Current stadium opener". The Athletic. March 16, 2024. Retrieved March 19, 2024.
- ^ "Kansas City Current forward Alex Pfeiffer placed on Season Ending Injury List". Kansas City Current. July 4, 2024. Retrieved July 8, 2024.
- ^ @alexpfeiffer.17 (July 5, 2024). "Something that you never expect to happen. I am devastated and gutted that my rookie season has been cut short and that I will not be able to go to the u17 World Cup and represent my country" – via Instagram.
External links
edit- Alex Pfeiffer at Soccerway.com
- Alex Pfeiffer at FBref.com
- Alex Pfeiffer at the Kansas City Current
- Alex Pfeiffer at the National Women's Soccer League
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