Kiki Pickett facts for kids
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Pickett with the North Carolina Courage in 2023
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Kiara Shaelene Pickett | ||
| Date of birth | April 30, 1999 | ||
| Place of birth | Santa Barbara, California, United States | ||
| Height | 5 ft 0 in (1.52 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Team information | |||
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Current team
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Bay FC | ||
| Number | 23 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2011–2013 | Santa Barbara SC | ||
| 2014–2017 | Eagles SC | ||
| 2014–2017 | Dos Pueblos High School | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2017–2021 | Stanford Cardinal | 81 | (5) |
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2021 | Kansas City Current | 16 | (0) |
| 2022–2023 | North Carolina Courage | 13 | (0) |
| 2024– | Bay FC | 10 | (1) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2014–2016 | United States U17 | ||
| 2015–2019 | United States U20 | ||
| 2019 | United States U23 | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of July 7, 2024 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of April 25, 2021 |
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Kiara Shaelene "Kiki" Pickett (born April 30, 1999) is an American professional soccer player. She plays as a defender for Bay FC in the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL). Kiki played college soccer for the Stanford Cardinal team. She was chosen as the fourth player overall in the 2021 NWSL Draft by the Kansas City Current.
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Kiki Pickett's College Soccer Journey
Kiki Pickett played college soccer at Stanford University. She was a key player for the Stanford Cardinal team.
Winning Championships at Stanford
Kiki helped her team win the Women's College Cup twice. They won in 2017 and again in 2019. The College Cup is a big championship for college soccer teams.
A Memorable Penalty Kick
In the 2019 championship game, Kiki scored the winning penalty kick. This happened during a shootout against the North Carolina team. It was a very exciting moment for her and her team.
Top Defensive Player Award
In April 2021, Kiki was named the Pac-12 Conference Defensive Player of the Year. This award was for her great performance during the 2020 season. It showed how important she was to her team's defense.
Kiki Pickett's Professional Club Career
After college, Kiki Pickett began her professional soccer career. She has played for several teams in the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL).
Starting with Kansas City Current
Kiki was picked fourth overall in the 2021 NWSL Draft. The Kansas City Current team chose her. She signed a three-year contract with Kansas City on May 18, 2021.
First Professional Game
Kiki made her first professional appearance on June 26, 2021. She came into the game as a substitute. Her team played against the Washington Spirit.
Moving to North Carolina Courage
Before the 2022 season, Kiki was traded to the North Carolina Courage. This trade involved another player, Sam Mewis. Kiki played for the Courage for two seasons.
Joining Bay FC
On January 21, 2024, Kiki Pickett signed a new contract. She joined Bay FC, a new team in the NWSL. She signed a two-year deal with them.
Honors and Achievements
Kiki Pickett has achieved several important honors in her soccer career.
Stanford Cardinal
- NCAA Division I women's soccer tournament: 2017, 2019
