Kaya Hawkinson

Last updated

Kaya Hawkinson
Kaya Hawkinson in Gytariai Stadium, Siauliai. 14 April 2024.jpg
Personal information
Full name Kaya Tanada Hawkinson
Date of birth (2000-04-17) April 17, 2000 (age 24)
Place of birth Torrance, California, U.S.
Height 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in)
Position(s) Midfielder, Defender
Team information
Current team
Gintra
Number 2
Youth career
2014–2018 Palos Verdes Sea Kings
2014–2018 LA Galaxy
College career
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2018–2023 Cal State Fullerton Titans 78 (3)
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2023 Central Coast Mariners
2024– Gintra 2 (0)
International career
2022– Philippines 17 (1)
Medal record
Representing the Flag of the Philippines.svg  Philippines
AFF Women's Championship
Winner 2022 Philippines Team
Southeast Asian Games
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2021 Vietnam Team
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 25 March 2024
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 16:35; February 18, 2023 (UTC)

Kaya Tanada Hawkinson (born April 17, 2000) is a footballer who plays as a midfielder or a defender for A Lyga club Gintra. Born in the United States, she represents the Philippines at international level.

Contents

Early life

Hawkinson was born in Torrance, California and raised in Rancho Palos Verdes, California. She attended Palos Verdes High School. [1]

Club career

Youth

Hawkinson had her youth career in LA Galaxy. [2] [3]

Central Coast Mariners

In March 2023, Hawkinson joined NSW League One club Central Coast Mariners. [4] [5]

Gintra

In February 2024, after playing for a season in Australia, Hawkinson joined A Lyga defending champions FC Gintra. [6]

College career

Hawkinson has played college soccer at California State University, Fullerton. [7]

International career

Hawkinson was born in the United States to an American father and a Filipina mother, which made her eligible to represent the United States and Philippines at international level.

Philippines

Hawkinson was included in the Philippines as an alternate for the 2022 AFC Women’s Asian Cup. She joined the squad again for a month-long training camp in Australia. The training camp was part of the national team's preparation for the 2021 Southeast Asian Games held in Hanoi, Vietnam. [8] [9]

She made her debut for the Philippines in an 8–0 win against Fiji, coming in as a substitute replacing Anicka Castañeda in the 46th minute. [10] [11]

Hawkinson scored her first international goal for the Philippines in a 7–0 win against Singapore in the 2022 AFF Women's Championship. [12] [13] [14]

International goals

Scores and results list the Philippines' goal tally first.
#DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition
1.July 6, 2022 Rizal Memorial Stadium, Manila Flag of Singapore.svg  Singapore 6–07–0 2022 AFF Women's Championship

Honours

International

Philippines

Related Research Articles

The Philippines women's national football team represents the Philippines in international women's association football competitions. It is managed by the Philippine Football Federation (PFF), the sport's governing body in the country.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Alen Stajcic</span> Australian soccer coach (born 1973)

Alen Stajcic is an Australian football manager and former player, and is the current manager of Western Sydney Wanderers in the A-League. He was the head coach of the Philippine women's national football team from 2021 to 2023. While as a footballer he was a NSW Premier League player and an Australian Youth Representative.

The Philippines national under-23 football team represents the Philippines in international football competitions in the Olympic Games, Asian Games, Southeast Asian Games and any other under-23 international football tournaments. It is controlled by the Philippine Football Federation, the governing body of football in the country.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Inna Palacios</span> Filipino footballer

Inna Kristianne Beza Palacios is a Filipina footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for PFF Women's League club Kaya-Iloilo and the Philippines women's national football team.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Camille Rodriguez</span> Filipino footballer

Kathleen Camille Muldong Rodriguez is a Filipina international footballer who plays as a midfielder for PFF Women's League club Kaya-Iloilo and the Philippines women's national team.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Hali Long</span> Filipino footballer (born 1995)

Hali Moriah Candido Long is a professional footballer who plays as a center-back and captains PFF Women's League club Kaya–Iloilo. Born in the United States, she represents the Philippines at international level.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Quinley Quezada</span> Filipino footballer

Quinley Mirielle Campomanes Quezada-Keča is a professional footballer who plays as a forward for PFF Women's League club Manila Digger. Born in the United States, she represents the Philippines at international level.

Kristen Ryley Sy Bugay, known as Ryley Bugay, is a retired footballer who played as a midfielder for the Philippines women's national team.

Charisa Marie Casalda Lemoran is a Filipina footballer who plays as a midfielder for PFF Women's League side Kaya-Iloilo and the Philippines women's national football team.

Shelah Mae Robiso Cadag is a Filipina footballer who plays as a forward for Kaya–Iloilo of the PFF Women's League.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Katrina Guillou</span> Filipino footballer (born 1993)

Katrina Jacqueline Rivera Guillou is a footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder or forward for USL Super League club DC Power. Born in the United States, she represents the Philippines at international level.

Carleigh Bennett Frilles is a footballer who plays as a midfielder or forward for the Virginia Commonwealth University Rams. Born in the United States, she represents the Philippines at international level.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Kiara Fontanilla</span> Filipino footballer (born 2000)

Kiara Fabiola Reyes Fontanilla is a footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for PFF Women's League club Manila Digger. Born in the United States, she represents the Philippines at international level.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Isabella Flanigan</span> Filipino footballer

Isabella Victoria Sola Flanigan is a footballer who plays as a forward for CE Europa. Born in the United States, she represents the Philippines at international level.

Chantelle Lourdes Mariona Maniti is a footballer who plays as a defender for Blacktown Spartans. Born in Australia, she represents the Philippines women's national team.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Jaclyn Sawicki</span> Filipino footballer (born 1992)

Jaclyn Katrina Demis Sawicki is a professional footballer who last played as a midfielder for Western United in the A-League Women, which she captained. Born and raised in Canada to a Polish father and a Filipina mother, she plays for the Philippines women's national team. She previously represented Canada at under-20 and senior levels.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2022 AFF Women's Championship</span> International football competition

The 2022 AFF Women's Championship was the 12th edition of the AFF Women's Championship, an international women's football tournament organised by the ASEAN Football Federation (AFF). The final tournament was originally scheduled to run from 3 to 17 July 2020. However the tournament was postponed indefinitely due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The tournament was later rescheduled and was held from 4 to 17 July 2022 in the Philippines.

Jessika Rebecca Macayan Cowart is a professional footballer who last played as a midfielder or a defender for Perth Glory in the A-League Women. Born in the United States, she represents the Philippines at international level.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Sara Eggesvik</span> Filipino footballer (born 1997)

Sara Kristine Bantan Eggesvik is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for A-League Women club Western United. Born in Norway, she represents the Philippines at international level.

Maya Taylor Rosales Alcantara is a professional footballer who plays as a defender or a midfielder for PFF Women's League club Kaya–Iloilo and the Philippines women's national team.

References

  1. "Players to watch in South Bay girls soccer". Daily Breeze. December 27, 2016. Retrieved April 24, 2022.
  2. Serrano, Adam (February 8, 2018). "17 LA Galaxy Academy products announce college commitments on National Signing Day". LA Galaxy. Retrieved April 24, 2022.
  3. "LA Galaxy Academy players ink 17 commitments on Signing Day". SoccerWire. February 8, 2018. Retrieved April 24, 2022.
  4. "Academy Preview: Women's and Girl's (March 12th)". Central Coast Mariners. March 10, 2023. Retrieved February 23, 2024.
  5. Clarito, Ariel Ian (March 13, 2023). "More PH women's football team members sign with international clubs". Rapper. Retrieved February 23, 2024.
  6. Dambrauskas, Vilius (February 23, 2024). "Lietuvos čempionių gretose – Australijoje rungtyniavusi Filipinų rinktinės saugė" (in Lithuanian). Retrieved February 23, 2024.
  7. "Kaya Hawkinson - Cal State Fullerton Athletics". fullertontitans.com. Retrieved April 24, 2022.
  8. "Filipinas Head To Australia For SEA Games Preparations". Philippine Football Federation . March 31, 2022. Retrieved April 24, 2022.
  9. del Carmen, Lorenzo (March 31, 2022). "Malditas No More: PWNFT to carry 'Filipinas' as moniker". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved April 24, 2022.
  10. Fenix, Ryan (April 12, 2022). "Filipinas thrash Fiji in friendlies, but bigger tests await with SEA Games looming". GMA News. Retrieved April 24, 2022.
  11. Naredo, Camille B. (April 18, 2022). "Football: Stajcic pleased with Filipinas' improvement after 2 friendlies". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved April 24, 2022.
  12. del Carmen, Lorenzo (July 6, 2022). "AFF: Filipinas reach seventh heaven, coast to win over Singapore". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved July 6, 2022.
  13. Yumol, David Tristan (July 6, 2022). "Filipinas demolish Singapore, lead Group A of AFF tilt". CNN Philippines. Archived from the original on July 7, 2022. Retrieved July 7, 2022.
  14. Nasiad, Frederick (July 6, 2022). "Philippines demolishes Singapore in AFF Women's Championship". The Manila Times. Retrieved July 7, 2022.