Kylie Strom

Kylie Nadaner (née Strom) is a professional soccer player who has transitioned from collegiate athlete to a decorated defender in the NWSL and European leagues, known for her leadership and defensive prowess. After an illustrious collegiate career at Boston University from 2010 to 2013, during which she made 86 appearances with 14 goals and 17 assists, Kylie Strom established herself as a formidable defender. A key leader, Strom served as Boston University Team Tri-Captain in 2013 and was invited to the prestigious United States under-23 training camp in 2014, signaling her elite potential. Strom’s professional journey began in Europe, joining 1.

FFC Frankfurt II in 2015 before returning to the NWSL with the Boston Breakers in 2016. She then made a significant impact with Sparta Prague in the Czech Women’s First League from 2017 to 2019, where she was instrumental in securing back-to-back league titles in 2017–18 and 2018–19, alongside two Czech Women’s Cups in 2018 and 2019. Her outstanding performance earned her the Czech Women’s Cup Most Valuable Player in 2018 and the esteemed Czech Women’s First League Player of the Year award in 2017–18. Strom continued her success with Atlético Madrid in Spain’s Primera División from 2019 to 2021, clinching the Supercopa de España in the 2020–21 season.

She was named to the NWSL’s Best XI for August and was a finalist for the coveted Defender of the Year award. As a central figure in the Orlando Pride defense, she helped set a new league record with an impressive 13 clean sheets, culminating in the team securing both the NWSL Shield and their historic first NWSL Championship in 2024. In June 2025, Strom reached her 100th match with the Orlando Pride, further solidifying her legacy and continued influence in professional soccer, achieving NWSL 100 CAPS the same year.