Meet Alex Henderson: ‘Love Is Blind’ Contestant and Former Soccer Star
Alex Henderson is a notable contestant from Season 10 of “Love Is Blind.” Originally from Westlake, Ohio, he is also a former collegiate soccer player with a background as a goalkeeper. Currently, he pursues a career in financial sales.
College Soccer Career
Henderson, whose former name was Alec Ferrell, excelled at Wake Forest University from 2012 to 2016. He played in 63 matches and accumulated 5,874 minutes of playtime during his collegiate tenure. Notably, he underwent a redshirt year before becoming the starting goalie in his redshirt sophomore year.
- 2012-2016: Played for Wake Forest University
- Position: Goalkeeper
- Games played: 63
- Minutes played: 5,874
In his sophomore year, Henderson recorded four shutouts in 19 games, holding an impressive 0.731 save percentage. Over the next two seasons, his performance improved, achieving save percentages of 0.846 and 0.862, respectively. During this time, the team boasted an impressive record of 26 wins, 5 losses, and 3 draws.
NCAA Tournaments
In 2015, Henderson helped lead Wake Forest to the ACC tournament as the top seed. However, the team lost to Notre Dame with a score of 1-0. In NCAA tournament play, they reached the Elite Eight but were eliminated by Stanford in a close match, finishing 2-1. The following year, under his guidance, the Demon Deacons won the ACC crown, but Henderson faced challenges due to an injury during the playoffs.
MLS Draft Experience
Henderson’s journey towards professional soccer included being drafted in the second round of the 2017 MLS SuperDraft at No. 23 by Minnesota United FC. Unfortunately, injuries hampered this dream. He shared on “Love Is Blind” that he underwent four knee surgeries, which impacted his draft experience and ultimately led to him not being signed by the team.
Reality TV Journey on “Love Is Blind”
In “Love Is Blind,” Henderson formed a relationship with contestant Ashley Carpenter and was engaged during the series. His candidness about his preferences caused some stir within the show. During a couples’ gathering, he remarked to fellow contestant Brittany Wicker that he typically favored “darker features.” This comment sparked discussions about genuine connections and physical attraction.
Future of “Love Is Blind”
The next episodes of Season 10 will continue to showcase Henderson and Carpenter’s evolving relationship. Fans can expect new developments when the upcoming episodes are released on February 18.
Alex Henderson’s story exemplifies the transition from sports to reality television, illustrating the complexities of personal connections and the challenges of professional sports.
