# Gianna Gourley

Gianna Gourley (born January 23, 2001) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a forward for DC Power FC of the USL Super League, on loan from Fort Lauderdale United FC. She played college soccer for the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Grand Canyon Antelopes.

## Early life

Gourley was born and raised in Las Vegas, Nevada. She played club soccer for Heat FC 01 in the ECNL. Gourley attended Bishop Gorman High School, where she played both soccer and basketball. She led the soccer team to two Nevada 4A state titles and one undefeated season. As a senior, she scored 28 goals, earned TopDrawerSoccer High School All-American honors, and was named Nevada's Gatorade Player of the Year. Gourley had also previously been named to the All-State team the year prior.

## College career
### Iowa Hawkeyes

Getting off to a quick start, Gourley recored two goals and two assists in her first six games with the Iowa Hawkeyes. She scored 3 more goals and had 19 total appearances (8 starts) in her freshman year. At the end of the season, Gourley was named to the Big Ten All-Freshman team, becoming the first Hawkeye to do so since 2016.

### Grand Canyon Antelopes

After playing two seasons with Iowa, Gourley transferred to Grand Canyon University and began play with the Antelopes in 2021. She scored her first goal with GCU on August 27, 2021, netting the game-winner in a victory over the Incarnate World Cardinals. She continued to find the back of the net, recording a four-minute hat-trick against Dixie State on September 25 and subsequently being named the WAC Offensive Player of the Week. In 2022, Gourley registered the best offensive season of any player in Grand Canyon history, ranking fifth in the nation in points and goals. In her final season, she was named to the All-American third team, her first national honor. Gourley completed her career at GCU with 62 appearances, 46 goals, and three consecutive All-WAC team honors.

## Club career
### Fort Lauderdale United FC

On May 16, 2024, Gourley signed her first professional contract with Fort Lauderdale United FC of the USL Super League ahead of the league's inaugural season. She started and played 90 minutes in the club's first-ever match as a franchise, a 1–1 draw with Spokane Zephyr FC on August 17. Gourley played in 9 matches with Fort Lauderdale United before being loaned out.

#### DC Power FC (loan)

On February 11, 2025, Fort Lauderdale United sent Gourley to fellow USL Super League team DC Power FC on a four-month loan with the option for a permanent transfer. She made her debut and scored her first goal for DC Power on February 23, the sixth goal in a 3–3 draw with Carolina Ascent FC. Gourley scored her second goal in the span of three games on March 15 as DC Power were defeated by the Spokane Zephyr.

## Career statistics
### Club

    As of March 15, 2025
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition :
| Club | Season | League | League | League | Cup | Cup | Playoffs | Playoffs | Total | Total |
| Club | Season | Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals |
| Fort Lauderdale United FC | 2024–25 | USL Super League | 9 | 0 | — | — | — | — | 9 | 0 |
| DC Power FC (loan) | 2024–25 | USL Super League | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 |
| Career total | Career total | Career total | 12 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 2 |