Mariah Nguyen

Nguyen appeared in 11 of 13 games in Aurora’s inaugural season, racking up three goals and two assists. She was named Star Tribune Star of the Game in a 2-0 win over Kaw Valley FC (6/2).

Nguyen returned for her second season with Aurora in 2023. She started and played in 11 matches. Nguyen scored five goals and tied for fourth on the team with five assists, ending the 2023 season with seven career assists. 

Nguyen started her college career at Bemidji State University. With the Beavers, Nguyen scored one goal and recorded three assists. She played 729 minutes of game time, including 40 minutes in the NCAA Division II Tournament quarterfinals. 

Nguyen transferred to the University of St. Thomas where she combined for nine goals and two assists across her sophomore and junior seasons. Nguyen was named TicketSmarter Summit League Offensive Peak Performer of the Week after recording a hat trick against Niagara (8/21). 

Nguyen is known for coordinating goal celebrations for Minnesota Aurora, and she has over one million followers on TikTok.