Brittany Bock


Brittany Christine Bock is an American soccer midfielder.

Early life

Bock was born in Naperville, Illinois and attended Neuqua Valley High School. In 2009, she was enrolled in the Mendoza College of Business at the University of Notre Dame, majoring in Marketing.
Bock played for Windy City Pride from 2002 to 2004 under Ko Thanadabouth. Prior to that she played with Team Chicago Soccer Club under Hudson Fortune. In 2004 and 2005, she played for the Eclipse Select Soccer Club alongside future Notre Dame teammate Elise Weber.

University of Notre Dame

Bock became a highly influential player during her career at Notre Dame. In the 2006 NCAA Division 1 Women's Soccer National Finals, Notre Dame lost 2–1 to the University of North Carolina. Bock scored the only goal for the Irish in the 81st minute.

Club career

Los Angeles Sol

Bock was the fifth overall pick in the 2009 Women's Professional Soccer draft, going to Los Angeles Sol, becoming part of a defense that allowed a mere ten goals in twenty-one matches.

Washington Freedom

When the Sol folded in January 2010, Bock was drafted by the Washington Freedom in the ensuing 2010 Dispersal Draft.

Western New York Flash

In 2011, Bock was signed by the Western New York Flash.

Colorado Rush

In 2012 after the WPS suspended operations, Bock was signed by the Colorado Rush in the W-League. While with the Rush, she led the team in minutes playing 12 games and scoring four goals.

Sky Blue FC

On February 1, 2013 it was announced that Bock had agreed to terms and signed with Sky Blue FC of the National Women's Soccer League.

Houston Dash

On January 10, 2014, it was announced that the Houston Dash selected Bock with the first pick in the 2014 NWSL Expansion Draft. The move reunited her with former Notre Dame coach Randy Waldrum. She was injured in the Dash's inaugural game and was out for the rest of the season, then only saw five appearances the following year due to continuing injury issues.
She was waived by the Houston Dash in October 2015.

Chicago Red Stars

The Chicago Red Stars claimed Bock off waivers on October 21, 2015, and was picked up by Chicago Red Stars the next day; returning her to her hometown. However she was never added to the roster in 2016, and made no appearances for the club

International career

Bock was a member of the fourth-place United States U-20 women's national soccer team that competed at the 2006 FIFA U-20 Women's World Championship in Russia alongside Notre Dame classmate Carrie Dew.
In 2009 Bock was on the United States U-23 women's national soccer team player pool.