Megan Nicole Kufeld (born March 25, 1993) is an American former soccer goalkeeper who played for Medkila IL of the Norwegian Toppserien.[2] She previously represented Sundsvalls DFF of the Swedish Elitettan and Seattle Sounders Women in the United Soccer Leagues W-League.[3][4]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Megan Nicole Kufeld[1] | ||
| Date of birth | March 25, 1993 | ||
| Place of birth | Fremont, California, United States | ||
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2011–2015 | Washington Huskies | 67 | (0) |
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2012–2014 | Seattle Sounders | ||
| 2016 | Sundsvalls DFF | 1 | (0) |
| 2017 | Medkila IL | 1 | (0) |
| International career | |||
| 2009 | United States U17 | ||
| 2012 | United States U20 | ||
| 2012–2014 | United States U23 | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Early life
editBorn in Fremont, California to Melinda and Bob Kufeld, Megan attended Washington High School where was her class valedictorian and received honors from her school's science department.[5][6]
University of Washington Huskies, 2011–2015
editKufeld attended the University of Washington[7] where she majored in biology with a focus on molecular and cellular biology. She was named a UW President's Medalist for her academic achievement during her sophomore year.[8] She committed to play for the Washington Huskies women's soccer team for 2011 and redshirted for the season.[9][10][11]
During her senior season in 2015, she was twice-named Pac-12 Conference Goalkeeper of the Week.[12][13] In September of the same year, she tied and later broke[14] the school's shutout record previously held by Hope Solo.[15]
Club career
editIn February 2016, Kufeld signed with Swedish club Sundsvalls DFF.[16]
International career
editKufeld has represented the United States at the under-14, under-17, under-20 and under-23 levels.[17][18][19]
Post-Soccer Life
editAfter retiring from professional soccer, Kufeld entered the private sector as a Research Technician for Fred Hutch in Seattle, Washington. She currently works as a research associate at Seattle Genetics.
See also
edit
References
edit- ^ Megan Kufeld at the Norwegian Football Federation (in Norwegian)
- ^ Leidinge, Elisabeth (February 10, 2016). "Megan Kufeld ny målvakt till SDFF" (in Swedish). Sundsvalls DFF. Archived from the original on October 18, 2021. Retrieved April 25, 2016.
- ^ "Sounders Women Add Elite College Stars". The News Tribune. Archived from the original on March 3, 2016. Retrieved July 27, 2012.
- ^ "Megan Kufeld Biography". Seattle Sounders Women. Archived from the original on February 2, 2013. Retrieved July 16, 2012.
- ^ Bell, Gregg (January 29, 2014). "Unleashed: She's A Keeper: Kufeld's At The Top Of Her Class". University of Washington. Retrieved April 25, 2016.
- ^ "Megan Kufeld Biography". Retrieved September 3, 2015.
- ^ "2015 College Roundup: Week 4". Our Game Magazine. September 17, 2015. Retrieved April 25, 2016.
- ^ "Husky Goalkeeper Named Top Student". Retrieved September 3, 2015.
- ^ "Prep soccer stars commit to college". Tri-City Voice Newspaper. Archived from the original on August 8, 2016. Retrieved July 16, 2012.
- ^ "Megan Kufeld Biography". University of Washington. Archived from the original on January 24, 2013. Retrieved July 16, 2012.
- ^ "Women's Soccer Signs Five To National Letters Of Intent". University of Washington. Archived from the original on January 24, 2013. Retrieved July 16, 2012.
- ^ "Washington goalkeeper Megan Kufeld earns Pac-12 honor". The Seattle Times. September 8, 2015. Archived from the original on May 30, 2016. Retrieved April 25, 2016.
- ^ "Pac-12 Players of the Week: Kufeld, Ley and Ship claim women's soccer honors". MSN. September 9, 2015. Retrieved April 25, 2016.
- ^ Gordon, Jennifer (September 15, 2015). "NCAA Weekly: Solo's Shutout Record Eclipsed". The Equalizer. Retrieved April 25, 2016.
- ^ "Megan Kufeld ties Husky shutout record in 1–0 win over Michigan". The Seattle Times. September 6, 2015. Retrieved April 25, 2016.
- ^ "SDFF looking goalkeeper in Sweden – found biochemist Megan Kufeld in the US". Sundsvalls Tidning. February 10, 2016. Retrieved April 25, 2016.
- ^ "Megan Kufeld Biography". US Soccer. Archived from the original on July 13, 2012. Retrieved July 16, 2012.
- ^ "Kufeld to Train with U-23 National Team". University of Washington. Archived from the original on January 31, 2012. Retrieved July 16, 2012.
- ^ "Spokane routs Everett 6–1, giving coach Don Nachbaur his 500th Western Hockey League victory". Seattle Times. Retrieved July 27, 2012.
External links
edit- Washington player profile
- U.S. Soccer player profile Archived May 13, 2016, at the Wayback Machine
- Sounders Women player profile Archived May 14, 2016, at the Wayback Machine
