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 (age 31)
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 Senior Research Associate at Seagen.

She married Trevor Mitsui on May 18, 2024.

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. Archived from the original on October 18, 2021. Retrieved April 25, 2016.
3. "Sounders Women Add Elite College Stars". The News Tribune. Archived from the original on March 3, 2016. Retrieved July 27, 2012.
4. "Megan Kufeld Biography". Seattle Sounders Women. Archived from the original on February 2, 2013. 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. Archived from the original on August 8, 2016. 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. Archived from the original on May 30, 2016. 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.

External links

• 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