10 Facts About Hayley Bowden

Hayley Rose Bowden is a women's association footballer who has represented New Zealand at international level.

In 2003 and 2004, Bowden played varsity soccer for Southwest Baptist University in Missouri.

Hayley Bowden represented Virginia Commonwealth University in 2005, scoring three goals in 23 appearances.

Hayley Bowden played most of her club football in New Zealand before signing a one-year deal with Chelsea for the 2011 FA WSL season.

Hayley Bowden was included in the New Zealand squad for the 2008 Summer Olympics where they drew with Japan before losing to Norway and Brazil.

Hayley Bowden went on to surpass Wendi Henderson's record for New Zealand women's international appearances when she earned her 65th cap against Colombia on 19 June 2011.

Hayley Bowden returned to the national team after giving birth to a son, only to announce her retirement from international football on 11 May 2015.

Hayley Bowden finished her career with 92 caps and 10 goals for New Zealand.

Hayley Bowden's partner is New Zealand rugby union player Daniel Hayley Bowden.

Hayley Bowden accompanied him when he left New Zealand to join London Irish.