Haley McCutcheon

She married her husband Payne McCutcheon in December 2022. Her former last name is Hanson.

She started playing football to follow in her older sister’s footsteps.

She also has a younger brother, Colton.

She has a dog named Finn. He helps her take a break from football.

She likes being active outdoors, such as going for walks in parks.

She likes to play pickleball with her teammates.

If she could have dinner with a celebrity, she would choose to have dinner with Mark Wahlberg, whom she finds funny and is a bit of a celebrity crush.

She loves defending, even though defenders don’t always get the glory.

Her first full national team appearance came when she was unexpectedly subbed in due to an injury around the 25th minute.

She believes that the most personal growth comes when you're uncomfortable and pushing yourself, which inspired her decision to move teams.

She likes to play tennis with her husband. They both get quite competitive.

She used to help coach at Episcopal High School in Houston during the offseason.

She is obsessed with crime podcasts, especially one called "Morbid," which she listens to religiously.

She loves coffee. She judges coffee shops based on how well they make Americanos.

She has bachelor's degree in communication studies from the University of Nebraska.

She is Christian.

She is part of the NWSL Players Association, a labor union representing NWSL players, focused on improving professional standards and advocating for players' rights.