FAIRFAX, Va. – George Mason women's soccer alum Alex Myers is continuing her soccer career, playing professionally with ASPVS in Strasbourg, France.
 
"Getting to go play professional soccer has been a dream of mine," Myers said.  "It was something that I have worked for my whole life.  It was a bumpy path, I got injured my senior season and had my third knee operation and it was a long process."
 
"Head coach Todd Bramble has a purpose and a plan for everything and the way that he runs the program was beneficial," Myers said.  "I felt like he really believed in me as a player, which helped my confidence.  Ultimately, I think the coach has a huge impact and I was excited to go to training every day."
 
Myers, a native of Centreville, Va. played 40 games with 39 starts over two seasons with the Patriots.  She scored 10 goals and added 11 assists in her Mason career.
 
"We are happy to see Alex start her professional career in Europe," Bramble said.  "She was an integral part of our team for two years and it is no surprise she is moving on to the next level.  She displayed all the qualities required to become a professional player.  She set goals for herself, took care of her body, worked hard on her game and fitness outside of training and her motivation never wavered.  I feel certain this will just be the beginning of a long and productive playing career."
 
After attending and playing at USF for two years, Myers transferred to Mason prior to the 2015 season. 
 
"Transferring to Mason helped me fall in love with the game again," said Myers.  Prior to coming here, I really wanted to quit.  It wasn't until I transferred here that I found myself again as a player and built up my confidence.  Getting good minutes at Mason brought back memories as to why I started and why I played."
 
Myers attended Centreville High School, where she earned First Team All-Met, All-Region and All-District honors as well as second team All-State and 2011 Player of the Year accolades.
 
"When I transferred to Mason I really grew on and off the field," said Myers.  "When it comes to off the field, Todd wants to know his players and he has that individual relationship with every single one of us.  That was something that I really didn't have before in college.  We're student-athletes and he stressed that we need to focus on our studies."
 
Myers played in 20 matches, with 19 starts her first season with the Patriots.  She scored five goals and led the team with seven assists during the 2015 campaign.
 
Myers was selected Atlantic 10 All-Conference both of her years at Mason, including 2016, when she earned A-10 First Team honors.  Myers started all 20 games and posted five goals and four assists, becoming the first Mason women's soccer player to earn A-10 First Team honors.
 
"Through my two seasons at Mason, it really helped me see that I could play at the next level," Myers added.  "I think that Todd has a good balance.  He put emphasis on how we were going to train and what we were going to get out of it.  I feel like I was challenged throughout and that helped me see where I was and where I wanted to be."
 
Myers graduated from Mason with a degree in sport management.
 
"Coming to Mason was the best option for me, both on and off the pitch," said Myers.  "I was really able to enjoy my classes.  I have really good connections through the university and they do a really good job of giving you opportunities after you graduate."
 
Myers helped the Patriots to a 22-16-3 overall record, including a 12-5-3 mark against A-10 opponents during her Mason career.
 
"When Todd came in he wanted to change the program," Myers said.  "He scheduled top-50 schools, so we would play Tennessee, Rutgers and other top programs.  Those are the games that you want to compete in and I personally enjoyed every one of those games."
 
Myers was adopted in Russia and holds dual citizenship.
 
"This is my first official contract and it could lead to multiple things with my dual citizenship," Myers said.  "By playing in France, it could lead to exposure and a chance to play for the national team for Russia.  I would love to end up in the first division somewhere, whether it's in France, Germany or Sweden."
 
Even when she was unable to play after suffering a knee injury, Myers stayed connected to the club and that is something she hopes will help her in the future.
 
"I feel like I was able to watch from a different angle," Myers said.  "Now that I was on the other side, I was able to hear what the coaches were saying and that helped me as a player.  It had me look at the game from a different perspective.  Sometimes we get put in situations where we have to be the best that we can be and in that time frame.  I think it helped me in the end as a player and possibly as a coach in the future."