Megan Kufeld

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]

Megan Kufeld
Personal information
Full name Megan Nicole Kufeld[1]
Date of birth (1993-03-25) 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

Born 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

Kufeld 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

In February 2016, Kufeld signed with Swedish club Sundsvalls DFF.[16]

International career

Kufeld has represented the United States at the under-14, under-17, under-20 and under-23 levels.[17][18][19]

Post-Soccer Life

After 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

References
  1. Megan Kufeld at the Norwegian Football Federation (in Norwegian)
  2. Leidinge, Elisabeth (February 10, 2016). "Megan Kufeld ny målvakt till SDFF" (in Swedish). Sundsvalls DFF. Retrieved April 25, 2016.
  3. "Sounders Women Add Elite College Stars". The News Tribune. Retrieved July 27, 2012.
  4. "Megan Kufeld Biography". Seattle Sounders Women. Retrieved July 16, 2012.
  5. 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.
  6. "Megan Kufeld Biography". Retrieved September 3, 2015.
  7. "2015 College Roundup: Week 4". Our Game Magazine. September 17, 2015. Retrieved April 25, 2016.
  8. "Husky Goalkeeper Named Top Student". Retrieved September 3, 2015.
  9. "Prep soccer stars commit to college". Tri-City Voice Newspaper. Retrieved July 16, 2012.
  10. "Megan Kufeld Biography". University of Washington. Archived from the original on January 24, 2013. Retrieved July 16, 2012.
  11. "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.
  12. "Washington goalkeeper Megan Kufeld earns Pac-12 honor". The Seattle Times. September 8, 2015. Retrieved April 25, 2016.
  13. "Pac-12 Players of the Week: Kufeld, Ley and Ship claim women's soccer honors". MSN. September 9, 2015. Retrieved April 25, 2016.
  14. Gordon, Jennifer (September 15, 2015). "NCAA Weekly: Solo's Shutout Record Eclipsed". The Equalizer. Retrieved April 25, 2016.
  15. "Megan Kufeld ties Husky shutout record in 1–0 win over Michigan". The Seattle Times. September 6, 2015. Retrieved April 25, 2016.
  16. "SDFF looking goalkeeper in Sweden – found biochemist Megan Kufeld in the US". Sundsvalls Tidning. February 10, 2016. Retrieved April 25, 2016.
  17. "Megan Kufeld Biography". US Soccer. Archived from the original on July 13, 2012. Retrieved July 16, 2012.
  18. "Kufeld to Train with U-23 National Team". University of Washington. Archived from the original on January 31, 2012. Retrieved July 16, 2012.
  19. "Spokane routs Everett 6–1, giving coach Don Nachbaur his 500th Western Hockey League victory". Seattle Times. Retrieved July 27, 2012.


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