Bemidji State University

2015 (Senior)
Simonson played in all 19 games for the Beavers and started in one of them... Collected her first career goal versus SW Minnesota State (Oct. 10), posting a total of two points on the season... She posted a total of seven shots, three of them being on goal for a .429 (SOG%)...The senior attacking midfielder played a total of 519 minutes.

2014 (Junior)
She palyed in 16 games with a total of 339 minutes... She had one assist for a total of one point... Posted two shots on goal in three attempts.

2013 (Sophomore)
Played in six games for the Beavers as a midfielder and recorded 42 minutes of play.

2012 (Freshman)
Came off the bench in six gams as a midfielder.

Prior to BSU
Simonson was an All-South Suburban Conference and pick at Rosemount High School.  A captain and Team MVP in 2011, she led the Irish to an 11-5-1 mark as a senior en route to All-Section 3AA Tournament Team laurels. Simonson also played on the OPD State Select Team. She also had the unique opportunity to represent the United States competing in the Gothia Cup in Sweden in 2008 and 2011. Simonson was also a member of the Honor Roll at Rosemount High School.

Personal
Melanie Ruth Simonson...Born Dec. 10, 1993...Daughter of Tony and Rita Simonson...Majoring in Chemistry with a minor in Mathematics.