Katana Norman

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Katana Norman
Personal information
Full name Katana Ameorfina De Guia Norman
Date of birth (2004-09-28) September 28, 2004 (age 21)
Place of birth Glendale, California, U.S.
Height 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) [1]
Position Defender
Youth career
So Cal Blues FC
College career
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2022–2024 Portland Pilots 57 (0)
2025 TCU Horned Frogs 16 (1)
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2021–2025 SoCal FC 67 (2)
International career‡
2024– Philippines 6 (0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals
‡ National team caps and goals as of July 2, 2025

Katana Ameorfina De Guia Norman (born September 28, 2004) is a footballer who plays as a defender. Born in the United States, she plays for the Philippines national team. She played college soccer for the Portland Pilots and the TCU Horned Frogs.

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Early life

Norman grew up in Arcadia, California, and attended Temple City High School. She played youth club soccer for So Cal Blues FC. [2] While in high school Katana played on a semi-professional team, SoCal FC in the United Premier Soccer League (UPSL).

College career

Norman began her collegiate career at the University of Portland. [3] As a freshman in 2022, she appeared in 20 matches with 18 starts. She recorded her first assist in a match against Saint Mary's. [2]

In 2023, she started all 17 matches, becoming one of five Pilots to start every game. [2] She received All-West Coast Conference (WCC) Honorable Mention and was also named to the WCC All-Academic Honorable Mention list. [4] [5]

As a junior in 2024, she was one of two players to start every match for Portland. She was named to the United Soccer Coaches All-West Region Team and earned First Team All-WCC honors. [6] Over three seasons with the Pilots, she made over 50 appearances, played more than 4,600 minutes, recorded five assists, and helped the team keep 30 shutouts. In 2025, she transferred to Texas Christian University. [1]

Club career

Norman joined the North Carolina Courage as a non-roster invitee in the 2026 preseason. [7]

International career

Norman was first called up to the Philippines women's national football team on February 15, 2024, ahead of the 2024 Pinatar Cup in Spain. [8] She made her international debut in a friendly against Finland on February 21, 2024. [9] [10]

Career statistics

International

As of match played July 2, 2025
Appearances and goals by national team and year
National teamYearAppsGoals
Philippines 202430
202530
Total60

References

  1. 1 2 "Katana Norman - Women's Soccer". TCU Athletics. Retrieved June 23, 2025.
  2. 1 2 3 "Katana Norman - Women's Soccer". University of Portland Athletics. Retrieved June 23, 2025.
  3. ↑ "Women's Soccer Signs Eight Players From Class of 2022". University of Portland Athletics. November 12, 2021. Retrieved June 23, 2025.
  4. ↑ "WCC Announces 2023 Women's Soccer Honors". West Coast Conference. November 8, 2023. Retrieved June 23, 2025.
  5. ↑ "WCC Announces 2023 Women's Soccer All-Academic Team". West Coast Conference. December 7, 2023. Retrieved June 23, 2025.
  6. ↑ "Norman, Norris Earn All-West Region Accolades". University of Portland Athletics. December 5, 2024. Retrieved June 23, 2025.
  7. ↑ "NC Courage Announce Preseason Roster". North Carolina Courage. February 3, 2026. Retrieved February 3, 2026.
  8. ↑ "27 Filipinas have been called up for the upcoming Pinatar Cup which will feature 8 players". Philippine WNT (X). February 15, 2024. Retrieved June 17, 2025.
  9. ↑ "Three Filipinas made their international debut against Finland: 23-year-old midfielder Camille Sahirul, 19-yr-old defender Katana Norman and 16-year-old forward Alexa Pino who was just fresh from Filipinas U17 duties". Philippine WNT (X). February 21, 2024. Retrieved June 17, 2025.
  10. ↑ "Katana Norman - Philippines Defender". ESPN. Retrieved June 23, 2025.
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