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United States Caiya Hanks is a professional soccer player who transitioned from a standout collegiate career to the National Women's Soccer League, demonstrating her value through athletic performance and brand collaborations.
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Caiya Hanks was called up to the U.S. Women's U-23's March 'Futures Camp' and played in friendlies against Germany in June.
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Caiya Hanks, born on September 26, 2004, in Oakland, California, began her soccer journey early, moving to Hawaii at age five and growing up in Kailua-Kona. Inspired by her older sister, Jadyn, and disciplined by her father, a former college football player, she developed into a dedicated athlete. She attended Konawaena High School, where she excelled in soccer, winning multiple BIIF titles, and also showcased her athleticism in track, securing a state 200 meters race title in her senior year. Despite limited exposure to college scouts from Hawaii, she committed to play for Wake Forest University.
Hanks’ collegiate career at Wake Forest Demon Deacons was marked by consistent performance and major achievements. In her freshman year (2022), she started all 22 games, contributing 1 goal and 3 assists. Her sophomore season (2023) saw her lead the team with 6 goals and 4 assists across 17 games, earning second-team All-ACC honors. As a junior in 2024, Hanks led Wake Forest to one of its most successful seasons. She played a key role in historic victories, including two goals in a 3–0 win against No. 2 Virginia and an assist in a 1–0 win against No. 1 Stanford, making Wake Forest the first team to defeat the top two ranked teams consecutively. Her performance helped the Demon Deacons reach their first NCAA Division I National Championship Final, where they finished as runners-up. She concluded her junior year with 11 goals and 12 assists in 24 games, earning first-team All-ACC and first-team All-American honors, and was named a finalist for the MAC Hermann Trophy, solidifying her status as a top collegiate talent.
Hanks made her professional debut with Portland Thorns FC in the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) on March 12, 2025, signing a four-year contract. She quickly made an impact, scoring her first professional goal and providing an assist in a 4–1 home victory against Gotham FC on April 22. Her strong start led to a call-up to the U.S. Women’s U-23 “Futures Camp” in March 2025, and she represented the team in friendlies against Germany in June. However, her rookie season was cut short on June 15, 2025, due to an anterior cruciate ligament injury. After 14 months of recovery, Hanks made a triumphant return on August 15, 2026, scoring the winning goal in stoppage time against the Orlando Pride, marking a significant milestone in her career progression.
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