Khyah Harper

She grew up in Lino Lakes, Minnesota.

She played softball, baseball, and track — and even danced — before fully committing to soccer.

She comes from an athletic family - her dad played college football, her sister Sadie was a longtime soccer teammate, and she’s cousins with pro ice hockey goalie Hunter Miska.

She committed to the University of Minnesota before even starting high school.

She underwent three surgeries in three years — two ankles and one knee — but kept coming back.

During a standout 2024 season, Harper scored 17 goals, including back-to-back hat tricks, making her the first Minnesota player to achieve such a feat since 1998.

She made her professional debut on March 23, 2025, entering as a second-half substitute for Sarah Schupansky during Gotham FC’s home opener against the Orlando Pride.

She enjoys four wheeling, snowmobiling, jet skiing, boating, surfing, shopping and singing.

She played with her sister in college. They were nicknamed "The Pink Headband Girls" for always wearing matching headbands during games.

She studied to become an orthopedic physician assistant, inspired by her own experience with injuries and surgeries.