Kate Del Fava

Kathryn Jean Del Fava (born July 23, 1998) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a defender for Kansas City Current in the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL).

Kate Del Fava
Personal information
Full name Kathryn Jean Del Fava[1]
Date of birth (1998-07-23) July 23, 1998
Place of birth Kenosha, Wisconsin, United States
Height 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Position(s) Defender
Team information
Current team
 Kansas City Current
Number 8
Youth career
0000–2016 FC Wisconsin Eclipse
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2016–2019 Illinois State Redbirds 84 (25)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2020 Utah Royals 6 (0)
2021– Kansas City Current 40 (1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 3 October 2020

Club career

Utah Royals FC, 2020

Del Fava made her professional debut in the 2020 NWSL Challenge Cup on June 30, 2020.[2]

Kansas City Current

On October 16, 2022 Del Fava scored the winning goal in the 10th minute of overtime in a playoff match against the Houston Dash. It was the latest goal in NWSL history and the first goal of Del Fava's NWSL career.[3]

Personal life

Del Fava is a native of Kenosha, Wisconsin, and attended St. Joseph Catholic Academy.[4]

References
  1. "St. Joseph Class of 2016". Kenosha News. Kenosha, Wisconsin. May 25, 2016. Graduation, p. 21. Retrieved June 21, 2022.
  2. "Houston Dash 3–3 Utah Royals FC". NWSLSoccer.com. National Women's Soccer League. June 30, 2020. Retrieved June 30, 2020.
  3. "NWSL Playoffs Recap: Kansas City Advanece to Semi-Final with Last-GAsp Winner against Houston". National Women's Soccer League. Retrieved 22 October 2022.
  4. "Kate Del Fava". Illinois State Redbirds. Retrieved June 21, 2022.


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