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Liz Bogus (FA)

Midfielder

Team: Boston Breakers

Height: 5'6"
Birth Date: 2/24/1984
Hometown: Sandy, Utah
Previous Team: FC Gold Pride
How Acquired:
Signed as a free agent

2010:

Started five of 11 games she appeared in
Scored first WPS goal July 11 in 3-1 win against the Atlanta Beat
Signed as a free agent

2009:

Was drafted in the 2008 WPS General Draft by FC Gold Pride
Moved to Los Angeles Sol before the final rosters were announced
She appeared in 7 games for the Los Angeles Sol

International:

Member of the U.S. U-21 National Team player pool

College:

Played for Arizona State from 2002-2005
Scored 31 goals and 18 assists during her four-year career as a Sun Devil
As a senior she was All-Pac-10 First Team
Made the All-conference second team in 200
Named to the 2002 All-Pac-10 First Team
Named Pac-10 Freshman of the Year (2002)
Named to the Soccer America Magazine's Freshman All-American Team
As a freshman she led the conference in game-winning goals (7), which tied the school record for a single season

Club/High School:

Member of the 2008 W-League Champion Pali-Blues
In 2006 was the All-WPSL First Team & All-Final Four Tournament selection with Ajax America
Played for the Utah Firebirds from 1998-2001
She was the leading scorer for the Firebirds in 2001 when the team captures the state championship
Played for the Utah Futbol Club from 1997-1998
Played for Sparta Soccer Club from 1995-1997
Was a member of the Region IV Olympic Development Team in 2001-2002 and was on the Utah Olympic Development Team from 1998-2000
Played for Brighton High School in Sandy, Utah
Finished her high school career with 79 goals and 27 assists
Was named offensive MVP her sophomore, junior, and senior years
Named Utah High School Gatorade Player of the Year as a senior
Named NSCAA adidas All-American as a senior
Was a USSSA honorable-mention All-American

When did you start playing soccer?
When I was 8.
When did you realize your dream to play soccer professionally?
I wanted to play professionally at age 12. There wasn't a league yet, but I figured there would be when I grew up.
What is your favorite thing about playing soccer?
Pushing myself to improve everyday.
What was your most memorable game experience?
Winning the 2008 W-League Championship with the Pali Blues.
Most embarrassing soccer moment
On Chicago Cobras, I tried to do something funny when they announced my name, but I slipped and fell in the mud instead.
What famous person most inspires you?
Obama.
What's your most interesting and fun soccer trip and why?
Going to Hawaii with my team at ASU, because some of the best people I know were on that team.
What's your perfect day off?
Getting a Peet's coffee and pancakes for breakfast, and renting some movies.
Name a sports team other than the Boston Breakers that you can't live without
I think I better say the Red Sox.
If you could eat one food item or meal for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Breakfast (pancakes and coffee).
What are three things you can never be without while traveling?
Cleats and a good book.
If you could travel anywhere in the world where would you want to go and why?
Japan, so I can try authentic Sushi.
What was your first job?
A paper route in third grade.
What's your biggest quirk?
I talk in monotone.
What's your biggest pet peeve?
When people chew loud.
If you could be on any reality TV show what would it be?
The Price is Right.
If you could be a part of any TV family who would it be?
Modern Family
What's on your workout/pre-game iPod list?
The Beep Test, and Lady Gaga
Describe your impression of Boston in three words
Cold, Awesome, Fun.
If you had a dinner party, who are the four people you would invite (can be living or dead) and why?
Obama, Abe Lincoln, Ellen Degeneres, and Chef Ramsey so he can cook for us.
What's your favorite restaurant in Boston?
Can't wait to find out!
What's your favorite thing to do in Boston?
Can't wait to find out!

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Aside from soccer I'm really good at...
rock climbing.
Not many people know that I can...
play the Ukulele (learning to).
If I were stranded on a deserted island with one of my current Breakers teammates, I would want to be with...
Kristine Lilly because she is like super woman and would probably save us both.
I want my experience in the WPS to be...
end in a Championship, with a lot of fun along the way.