Blake Bowen
Number: 96
Position: Defender
Height: 5-8
Weight: 140
Age: 22
Born: November 4, 2000 in Mission Viejo, California
Hometown: San Clemente, California
Citizenship: United States
College: San Diego State
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2023 (Tacoma): Started 16 of 23 appearances for Defiance, including both of the club’s playoff matches. Tallied one goal and six assists during the 2023 campaign. Scored a goal and tallied two assists in Tacoma’s Western Conference Quarterfinals match against Houston Dynamo 2.
COLLEGE EXPERIENCE
Bowen recorded nine goals and five assists in 56 appearances (47 starts) over four seasons at San Diego State. He scored three goals (all game-winning strikes) and tallied two assists after starting all 16 of his appearances in his senior year, earning All-Pac-12 Second Team honors as well as being named to the United Soccer Coaches Third Team All-Far West Region. He was also an All-Pac-12 honorable mention as a sophomore and junior, leading the Aztecs with three goals in 2021 and being one of two SDSU players to start all 10 games during the pandemic-shortened 2020-2021 season.
YOUTH EXPERIENCE
Bowen recorded 34 goals and 21 assists over his career at San Clemente High School, earning Gatorade Player of the Year honors and leading his team to the CIF South Section championship.
