Merritt Mathias

Merritt Mathias is a highly decorated professional soccer player with a career spanning over a decade, marked by multiple NWSL Championships and Shields. After contributing to FC Kansas City’s NWSL Championship win in 2014, Merritt Mathias cemented her reputation as a formidable talent in professional soccer. Mathias began her professional career in 2012 with the WPSL Elite’s New York Fury before being drafted into the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) by FC Kansas City in 2013. Her collegiate career at the University of North Carolina and Texas A&M University showcased her early prowess, earning recognition on the All-Big 12 first team and the Big 12 All-Newcomer team.

Throughout her career, Mathias demonstrated remarkable adaptability, successfully transitioning from an offensive role in college to become a formidable defender in the highly competitive NWSL. In 2023, Mathias continued her impactful career with a trade to Angel City FC. After more than a decade of professional play and contributing to multiple championship-winning teams, she announced her retirement at the close of the 2024 season. Her extensive career is marked by consistent high-level performance and a lasting legacy as a versatile and impactful player in women’s professional soccer, distinguished by multiple NWSL Championships and Shields, and national team representation.