Ally Watt Bio
Alleandra Morgan Watt Brazier (born March 12, 1997) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a forward for Denver Summit FC of the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL). A standout at Texas A&M University, she was twice named a first-team All-American before being selected sixth overall by the North Carolina Courage in the 2020 NWSL College Draft. Across her professional career, she has represented clubs in Australia and the United States, and has been part of championship-winning teams in the NWSL.
Ally Watt is also known for her earlier track and field success at the high school level and for representing the United States on the under-20 and under-23 national teams. Her journey from Colorado Springs youth soccer to a senior NWSL title with the Orlando Pride reflects steady development and a strong competitive record in front of goal.
Early Life and Background
Alleandra Morgan Watt was born and raised in Colorado Springs, Colorado. She attended Pine Creek High School, where she distinguished herself as a four-year varsity track and field athlete. During her prep career, she won state titles in the 100-meter and 200-meter events in 2012 and 2014, and claimed back-to-back state championships in the 4×100-meter and 4×200-meter relays in 2013 and 2014. She was also named Most Valuable Player at the 2014 Kansas Relays.
Beyond track and field, Watt developed her soccer game with Pride Soccer Club Predators 97 under Coach Sian Hudson, and she played for regional and state Olympic Development Program (ODP) teams. She was twice named Most Valuable Player at the Colorado State Cup, signaling her status as one of the top young players in the state before her college recruitment.
Path to Soccer
Watt committed to Texas A&M University, where she joined the Texas A&M Aggies women’s soccer program. Over four seasons with the Aggies, she competed in 90 matches and tallied more than 110 career points, including 49 goals and 12 assists, with 19 of her goals serving as game-winners. She was appointed team captain during her time in College Station, becoming the first Aggie to be selected to the United Soccer Coaches All-America First Team twice.
Her development at Texas A&M prepared her for the professional level. As a sophomore she led the team in points and goals, as a junior she earned All-America and All-SEC honors, and in her senior season she captured All-American First Team and SEC Forward of the Year recognition. That senior campaign also saw her score 16 goals with 11 assists and lead the Aggies to the second round of the NCAA Division I tournament.
Ally Watt Career
Early Career (2020)
On January 16, 2020, Watt was selected sixth overall by the North Carolina Courage in the 2020 NWSL College Draft. Rather than joining the Courage immediately, she signed on January 30, 2020, with Melbourne City in Australia for the remainder of the 2019–20 W-League season, which overlapped with the NWSL offseason. She made her professional debut on February 16, 2020, as a substitute in a 4–0 win over Melbourne Victory, and scored her first goal the following matchweek against Western Sydney Wanderers.
Watt appeared in all five matches to close the W-League season, including the grand final on March 21, which was held behind closed doors because of the COVID-19 pandemic. After Melbourne City lifted the trophy, she returned to the United States. On June 19, 2020, she signed a two-year contract with the North Carolina Courage ahead of the 2020 NWSL Challenge Cup, but suffered an ACL tear in the 13th minute of her debut on June 27, an injury that kept her out for the rest of 2020.
OL Reign Era (2021-2022)
Watt was traded to OL Reign at the end of the 2020 season. After recovering from injury, she made five appearances for the club during the 2021 NWSL season. She debuted for the Reign in a 3–2 win over the Chicago Red Stars on October 10, 2021, a result that secured a playoff berth for the club. OL Reign were eventually eliminated from the postseason by the eventual champion Washington Spirit.
In 2022, Watt featured in 14 games for the Reign, starting three. On July 1, 2022, her pass to Jess Fishlock set up a Bethany Balcer goal in a 2–0 victory over the North Carolina Courage. Her time in the Pacific Northwest ended on August 15, 2022, when she was traded to the Orlando Pride in exchange for $125,000 in allocation money.
Orlando Pride Era (2022-2025)
Watt quickly established herself as a contributor for the Orlando Pride. On July 17, 2024, she extended her contract through 2025, with an option for 2026. That same year she helped the Pride claim the NWSL Shield with the best record in the league, providing two assists in a 4–1 playoff quarterfinal win over the Chicago Red Stars and another assist in a 3–2 semifinal victory against the Kansas City Current.
Watt started the 2024 NWSL Championship against the Washington Spirit, a match Orlando won 1–0 on a goal from Barbra Banda to claim the club’s first league title. Her contributions across the postseason underscored her role as a dependable playmaker in big moments.
Denver Summit FC Era (2025-Present)
On August 19, 2025, Watt signed with NWSL expansion side Denver Summit FC, which is scheduled to begin play in 2026. A Colorado native, she became the first player signed by the club. The team immediately loaned her back to the Orlando Pride for the remainder of the 2025 NWSL season, allowing her to finish the year with her championship squad before joining Denver full time.
Driving Style and Strengths
Watt combines sharp finishing with a strong sense for the final pass, as evidenced by her 19 career game-winning goals in college and her postseason assists for the Pride. Her experience as a high school sprinter gives her the acceleration to stretch defenses in transition, while her time across multiple NWSL systems has helped her refine her movement and link-up play.
Notable Events and Milestones
Among her signature moments are her 2020 W-League grand final appearance with Melbourne City, her 2024 NWSL Shield and NWSL Championship double with the Orlando Pride, and her 2016 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup appearance, where she scored two goals for the United States. Her signing as the first player in Denver Summit FC history also stands as a milestone for the new NWSL franchise.
Ally Watt Career Wins
Ally Watt has collected major team honors at the professional and youth levels, including a W-League title with Melbourne City in 2020 and the NWSL Shield and NWSL Championship with the Orlando Pride in 2024. She has also represented the United States at a FIFA youth World Cup, adding international silverware experience to her resume.
NWSL Highlights
Watt’s most decorated NWSL run came in 2024, when the Orlando Pride posted the league’s best regular-season record to claim the NWSL Shield. She then delivered three assists across the playoff quarterfinal and semifinal before starting the championship match, a 1–0 win over the Washington Spirit that delivered Orlando’s first NWSL title.
Other Wins and Performances
Before her NWSL success, Watt won the 2019–20 W-League grand final with Melbourne City in March 2020. At the international level, she scored two goals at the 2016 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Papua New Guinea, including a brace against Sweden at the 2015 La Manga Tournament, and was called up to United States U-23 training camps in 2017 and 2018.
Ally Watt Family
Family Background and Racing Lineage
Watt is of Filipina, Black, and White heritage. Her club soccer roots trace back to the Colorado Springs area, where she played for Pride Soccer Club Predators 97 under Coach Sian Hudson, and to the Olympic Development Program pipeline that produced several of Colorado’s top young players.
Personal Life
Watt has been in a relationship with middle-distance runner Donavan Brazier since 2017, and the couple married on December 19, 2025. In 2024, she appeared in the first season of The Offseason, a reality television series that followed a group of NWSL players training before the new season.
2025 Season Performance
The 2025 NWSL season was defined by Watt’s transition between clubs. After helping the Orlando Pride claim the 2024 NWSL Shield and Championship, she signed with expansion team Denver Summit FC on August 19, 2025, becoming the franchise’s first player. The club immediately loaned her back to Orlando to finish out the 2025 campaign.
With the Pride, Watt continued to feature as a forward and playmaker, providing veteran leadership for the reigning champions. Her split-season arrangement gave Denver an established NWSL talent ahead of its 2026 launch while letting her close out the year with the team where she had won her first professional title.
Looking ahead, Watt is set to join Denver Summit FC full time in 2026 on a contract that runs through 2027, anchoring the expansion club’s attacking line as a homegrown Colorado forward with championship experience.