Honors and Awards

All-CAA Third-Team in 2007
CAA Rookie of the Week for Oct. 2nd-Oct. 9th (2006)

While with the Rams:

She’s Baaaaaccckkk: After sitting out last season to captain the U-20 Canadian National Team, Bouchard returns this season as the captain of the Black & Gold.  

The Anchor: Bouchard has been recognized as the anchor of the Black & Gold back line ever since her freshman season, starting 36 contests in two seasons with the Rams.

Familiar with the Goose Egg: The opposing offenses are not happy about having Bouchard back as she has helped the Rams post 15 shutouts in her two seasons, including a school record setting 11 in 2007.

Not Just a Defensive Expert: In 2007, Bouchard showed that defense wasn’t her only area of expertise, finishing fourth on the team with 10 points after registering four goals and two assists.

Stepping It Up: With her team set as the fourth seed in the 2007 CAA Tournament, Bouchard opened up the postseason run with her first-ever two-goal contest en route to a 3-1 victory over UNC Wilmington at VCU’s SportsBackers Stadium.  

Batting 1.000:  In her two seasons at VCU, Bouchard is a perfect 2-for-2 in helping the Rams reach the CAA Tournament, including a CAA Championship game berth in 2007.

Prior to VCU:
O Canada!: Bouchard served as the team captain of the U-20 Canadian National Team who participated in the 2008 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup in Chile.

Golden Girl: Bouchard won a gold medal at the 2008 CONCACAF Women’s U-20 Championship in Puebla, Mexico with a 1-0 victory over the United States in the championship game.

The Cardinal Rule: Being an 8th-12th grade school, Bouchard was able to star on the Cardinal Roy’s girl’s soccer team for five seasons.

First Lady: Bouchard was a member of the Cometes de Laval club team in the Quebec area. She holds the honor of scoring the first goal in the team’s history.   

Getting to Know Myriam

The Hobbyist: Some of Bouchard’s hobbies include reading, watching movies and trips to the beach

Two-Sport Star: Growing up Bouchard did not only play soccer, she also took her skills onto the tennis courts in Quebec

Soccer Crazy: When asked what three people (deceased or living) she would invite to dinner, Bouchard listed soccer greats Pele, Zidane and David Beckham as her choices.

Fan of Fondue: Bouchard lists any type of fondue as her favorite food, such as cheese, meat or chocolate fondue

Bonjour Bouchard: Being from Quebec, Bouchard is fluent in both French and English