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 | |||
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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 |
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]
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]
In February 2016, Kufeld signed with Swedish club Sundsvalls DFF.[16]
Kufeld has represented the United States at the under-14, under-17, under-20 and under-23 levels.[17][18][19]
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.