USC Women's Soccer Adds Transfers Maria Alagoa and Molly McDougal

LOS ANGELES – The USC women's soccer program announced two additions to its incoming class this week, welcoming transfers Maria Alagoa from Florida State and Molly McDougal from Mississippi State.

McDougal comes to USC with two collegiate seasons under her belt and experience training with the United States Youth National Team. Alagoa has been a member of the Portuguese National Team, most recently joining the squad for the 2023 World Cup, and has played three seasons at FSU.

USC announced its incoming class last week, with the incoming Trojan freshmen ranked the No. 8 class in the nation.

Maria Alagoa | Midfielder
Hometown: Viseu, Portugal
Previous Schools: Florida State
Highlights:

Through three seasons at FSU, scored eight goals and recorded four assists in 57 games played
2x National Champion (2023, 2021)
2021 ACC All-Freshman Team
2021 ACC All-Tournament Team
FIFA Women's World Cup Player - Portugal (2023)

Head Coach Jane Alukonis on Alagoa: "Maria is a two-time National Champion and she brings a creativity and passion for the game that is infectious to everyone around her. Maria will be key in helping us create and finish in the final third. She is a competitor and a winner!"

Molly McDougal | 5'8'' | Defender
Hometown: Prosper, Texas
Previous Schools: Mississippi State
Highlights:

Played in 35 matches, starting in 22, across two seasons at Mississippi State
Made NCAA Tournament in both seasons at Mississippi State, reaching the Sweet 16 in 2023 and the round of 32 in 2022
Invited to U.S. U18/19 and U20 training camps in 2021-22 and 2022-23
Rated as a four-star prospect out of high school by Top Drawer Soccer

Head Coach Jane Alukonis on McDougal: "We are so excited Molly is joining the Trojan family! Her style of play aligns perfectly with what we are looking for in our center backs. Her passing and ability to keep the ball will be key in how we build out of the back. Defensively, she will help us complete as many clean sheets as possible."

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USC Women's Soccer Adds Transfers Maria Alagoa and Molly McDougal

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