NWSL Seattle Reign FC

Reign FC Midfielder Mariah Bullock Announces Retirement

Published on October 8, 2015 under National Women's Soccer League (NWSL)
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SEATTLE (October 8, 2015) - Seattle Reign FC midfielder Mariah Bullock (née Nogueira) today announced her retirement from professional soccer after three seasons in the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL).

"Retirement is bittersweet. Soccer has been a huge part of my identity for my whole life," said Bullock of her decision to retire from professional soccer to pursue a Ph.D in Psychology at Brigham Young University. "I still have such a love and passion for the game and I know I could still physically and technically compete, so that makes stepping away difficult. However, I do feel confident that this is my time, and knowing that I have so many great things to transition into makes it exciting and comforting.

"I really want to thank everyone at Reign FC, as well as other players, coaches, and staff that I've played with over the years, for helping me create a career I can look back on with pride and smiles. Each one of you has helped shape me and have contributed to the beautiful memories that I'll keep in my heart forever."

Bullock, 24, made 28 appearances (10 starts) and tallied one goal in two seasons with Reign FC. Reign FC acquired Bullock via trade from the Boston Breakers prior to the start of the 2014 season. She registered three goals and one assist in 1,408 minutes (20 games, 16 starts) as part of the Breakers in 2013.

"Mariah's character, work ethic and drive to be better have pushed this squad onto new levels. Her commitment to this team over two seasons was exceptional," said head coach and general manager Laura Harvey. "I know whatever Mariah does in her future she will be successful at because she has that type of personality. I wish her and her husband Elliott every happiness in their lives together."

The Westminster, Calif. native was drafted by the Boston Breakers in the second round (No. 13 overall) of the 2013 NWSL College Draft, having previously finished her Stanford career with 99 games (95 starts) under her belt. She finished with 21 goals and 15 assists for her collegiate career and was named to the All-Pac 12 first team her senior year in 2012 after scoring a career-high seven goals.

During her freshman debut, Bullock tallied five goals and five assists, garnering several awards. She was named Pac-10 Newcomer of the Year, a NSCAA Third-Team All-American, and earned a spot on the All Pac-10 First Team.

A member of the U.S. Women's National Team U-23 player pool, Bullock previously played for the U.S. 20s and got her start in the U.S. national team youth system as a member of the U14 team.

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