Kate Del Fava | QueenBallers Player profile

Kate

Del Fava

Jul 23, 1998

#8 - Defender

Kathryn Jean Del Fava is an American professional soccer player who plays as a defender for the Utah Royals of the National Women's Soccer League.

Did You Know?

Her first soccer memory is playing with her friends when she was five years old and her mom being the coach.

She is from Kenosha, Wisconsin.

She scored the latest goal in NWSL history in a 2022 playoff match, netting the winner in the 10th minute of overtime.

Her first NWSL goal was also a playoff game-winner for Kansas City Current.

She played every minute of the 2024 season for Utah Royals, achieving iron woman status.

She is a morning person but wishes she wouldn't get tired so early.

She has two siblings, an older brother and a younger sister.

Her party trick is sounding like Perry the Platypus from Phineas and Ferb.

She double-majored in veterinary science and chemistry in college.

She prefers books over movies.

She looks up to her parents, appreciating their sacrifices for her career.

Her go-to meal after a game is Chili's Cajun shrimp pasta.

She is passionate about volunteering and giving back to the community.

Her favorite football player is Roberto Firmino while he played for Liverpool.

She says she enjoys playing wingback and the freedom the position gives her.

She would like to have a veterinary clinic after her active career.

Best Actions

Late-game winning header

Kate Del Fava with a perfect header for Utah’s first goal of 2024

90+10th minute winning goal for Kansas

Stats

Year	Club	AP	GL
2024 - present	Utah Royals	29	2
2021 - 2024	Kansas City Current	71	1
2020 -	Utah Royals	4	0
2016 - 2019	Illinois State Redbirds	84	25
International Stats
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Team: Utah Royals

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