Katie Lyn Murray (born January 16, 1997) is an American professional soccer player who most recently played as a midfielder for USL Super League club Spokane Zephyr. She played college soccer for the Illinois Fighting Illini.[2][3]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Katie Lyn Murray[1] | ||
| Date of birth | January 16, 1997 | ||
| Place of birth | Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S. | ||
| Height | 1.57 m (5 ft 2 in) | ||
| Position | Midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2014 | Kings Hammer | ||
| 2011–2014 | Oak Hills Highlanders | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2015–2018 | Illinois Fighting Illini | 73 | (13) |
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2016 | Dayton Dutch Lions | (1) | |
| 2019 | IK Myran | 23 | (0) |
| 2020 | UD Tenerife | 1 | (0) |
| 2021–2022 | PEC Zwolle | 18 | (0) |
| 2022 | Washington Spirit | 0 | (0) |
| 2024–2026 | Spokane Zephyr | 33 | (3) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 23:01, May 18, 2026 (UTC) | |||
Career
editMurray attended the University of Illinois. She played for the university's team, from 2015–18.[4] After graduating, she signed for IK Myran in Finland.[5] On January 13, 2020, Murray signed for the Spanish team Granadilla Tenerife.[6]
Murray signed with the Washington Spirit of the National Women's Soccer League in June 2022 as a national team replacement player.[7] She returned to the Spirit in January 2023 as a pre-season non-roster invitee.[8]
On June 28, 2024, it was announced that Murray had signed with Spokane Zephyr ahead of the inaugural USL Super League season.[9] In May 2026, the club folded after two seasons.[10]
References
edit- ↑ Katie Murray at Soccerway
- ↑ "Katie Murray eleva la competencia en el centro del campo de la UDG Tenerife Egatesa". UD Tenerife.
- ↑ "La UDG Tenerife Egatesa ficha a la estadounidense Katie Murray". elDiario.es. January 14, 2020.
- ↑ "Katie Murray – 2018 – Soccer". University of Illinois Athletics.
- ↑ "2nd OHHS Alumna Signs Pro Contract". www.oakhillssports.com.
- ↑ H., D. (January 13, 2020). "Katie Murray, nuevo fichaje para el Granadilla Egatesa". eldia.es.
- ↑ "Washington Spirit Signs Six National Team Replacement Players". WashingtonSpirit.com. Washington Spirit. Retrieved June 28, 2024.
- ↑ "Washington Spirit Announces Official Preseason Roster". WashingtonSpirit.com. Washington Spirit. Retrieved June 28, 2024.
- ↑ "Zephyr FC Bolsters Midfield With Katie Murray". SpokaneZephyrFC.com. Spokane Zephyr. Retrieved June 28, 2024.
- ↑ "Official Zephyr FC Club Statement". Spokane Zephyr FC. May 20, 2026. Retrieved May 21, 2026.
External links
edit- Katie Murray at Soccerway.com
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