Katie Atkinson

Goalkeeper • Age 30 • #27

Katherine Atkinson (née Lund) is an American footballer who plays as a goalkeeper.

167 Appearances

1 Trophies

2 Awards

Fun Facts about Katie

Quirky facts. Inspired by her game.

In 2023, she raised over $14,000 to build a new playroom for kids in the cancer wing at Norton Children’s Hospital.

She was one of three finalists for NWSL Goalkeeper of the Year for the 2023 season.

She had a breakout season in 2022, setting the NWSL record for saves in a single season.

She has a younger brother, Will.

She holds a Master of Science in Operations Management from the University of Arkansas.

She scored the game-winning penalty kick in the 2021 Women's Cup final for Racing Louisville FC against Bayern Munich.

In high school, she was a field player, and a photo of her celebrating the 2014 state title is still displayed in her coach's office.

Her first memory is playing with her middle school team, where the coach sprayed the team with pickle juice after every win—a quirky and fun tradition she loved.

She realized she might be good at soccer when she made the varsity high school soccer team as a freshman at an elite program in Dallas, Texas.

In the summer, she loves hanging by the pool and reading.

She also enjoys playing pickleball near her apartment and staying active.

She loves Colleen Hoover books and plans to reread some before the movie adaptations.

Her go-to food after a game is sushi or burgers.

She is from Dallas, Texas.

She is a huge Cowboys fan.

Her favorite karaoke song is "No Air" by Jordin Sparks, though she’s unsure if she’s a good singer.

She became a goalkeeper in high school after her coach suggested the position due to her height and coordination, and she discovered she was good at it.