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Canada Devon Kerr progressed from a highly decorated college goalkeeper at Ohio State to a professional career in the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) and international representation with the Canadian National Team.
The Washington Spirit signed goalkeeper Devon Kerr to a two-year deal, with a club option for a third year. She was later re-signed to a new one-year contract with a team option for a second year.
Devon Kerr joined the melin Family as their newest addition, recognized as a promising goalkeeper who is expected to excel in the sport.
Devon Kerr was featured as part of the Team MightyFIT Spotlight, acknowledging her promising professional career with the Washington Spirit.
Devon Kerr, born on July 3, 1997, in North York, Ontario, Canada, began her soccer journey at the age of five with Barrie SC, transitioning to goalkeeper at 12. Her early development also included playing with Glen Shields FC in Canada and participating with the Florida Magic Jacks in the U.S. at 15. She attended Bill Crothers Secondary School before committing to collegiate soccer in the United States. Kerr’s collegiate career at Ohio State University spanned from 2015 to 2018. During her time with the Buckeyes, she played in 63 matches, recording 206 saves and 19 clean sheets. Her performance earned her First Team All-Big Ten honors and Big Ten Goalkeeper of the Year in her senior season. She was also recognized with Big Ten All-Freshman team honors in 2015 and appearances on the Big Ten Second Team in 2017. Her academic achievements include being a three-time Academic All-Big Ten and an OSU Scholar-Athlete.
Kerr’s professional career initiated with the Houston Dash as a non-roster invitee in 2019, leading to her official signing by the team. Following her tenure with Houston, she had a brief spell with French club FC Metz in January 2020 before signing with the Washington Spirit in March 2020 on a two-year contract, with an option for a third year. She made her debut for the Spirit in the 2022 NWSL Challenge Cup and later earned her first regular season cap on July 3, 2022. The Spirit picked up her option for the 2022 season. In January 2023, Kerr returned to the Houston Dash, signing a one-year contract. She announced her retirement from professional soccer in December 2023.
On the international stage, Kerr represented the Canadian U-17 national team, appearing in the 2013 CONCACAF Women’s U-17 Championship and the 2014 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. She also participated in several U.S. youth national team camps for the U-19, U-20, and U-23 teams due to her dual citizenship. In 2022, she received her first call-up to the Canadian women’s national soccer team for the Arnold Clark Cup.
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