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Olivia

Katoa

Dec 28, 1999

#54 - Midfielder

Portland Thorns FC

Olivia Jo Wade-Katoa is an American professional soccer player who plays as a midfielder for Portland Thorns FC of the National Women’s Soccer League.

Did You Know?

Drafted 23rd overall by Portland Thorns FC in the 2024 NWSL Draft, Olivia signed her first professional contract in March 2024.

She suffered a knee injury on October 1, 2024, during a CONCACAF W Champions Cup match, ending her rookie season prematurely.

Born into a basketball-oriented family, both of Olivia's parents played college basketball, and her brother, Jesse Wade, played basketball at Gonzaga and BYU.

She married former USC football player Tayler Katoa in June 2023.

She is a devout member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served an 18-month Spanish-speaking mission in Houston, Texas.

On March 22, 2025, Olivia announced she was expecting her first child.

She began playing soccer at the age of three.

As a child, she secretly wrote “I want to be a professional soccer player” on her bedroom wall using invisible marker.

She has a degree in Psychology from Brigham Young University.

Best Actions

First professional goal

Stats

Year	Club	AP	GL
2024 - present	Portland Thorns	8	1
2018 - 2023	BYU Cougars	120	25
International Stats
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