{{Short description|American soccer player (born 1994)}} {{Use mdy dates|date=March 2022}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Katelyn Rowland | image = Katelyn Rowland NC Courage (27542423917).jpg | image_size = 200px | caption = Rowland with the North Carolina Courage in 2018 | fullname = Katelyn Morgan Rowland<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.fifadata.com/document/FU20W/2014/pdf/FU20W_2014_SquadLists.pdf |title=FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Canada 2014 – List of Players: USA |publisher=FIFA |page=16 |date=August 8, 2016 |access-date=April 10, 2022 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190802183151/http://www.fifadata.com/document/FU20W/2014/pdf/FU20W_2014_SquadLists.pdf |archive-date=August 2, 2019}}</ref> | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1994|3|16}} | birth_place = Walnut Creek, California, United States | height = {{convert|1.80|m|ftin|abbr=on}} | currentclub = North Carolina Courage<br/>(goalkeeper coach) | position = Goalkeeper | youthyears1 = | youthclubs1 = | collegeyears1 = 2011–2014 | college1 = UCLA Bruins | collegecaps1 = 90 | collegegoals1 = 0 | years1 = 2015–2016 | clubs1 = FC Kansas City | caps1 = 3 | goals1 = 0 | years2 = 2016 | clubs2 = Western New York Flash | caps2 = 6 | goals2 = 0 | years3 = 2016–2017 | clubs3 = → Newcastle Jets (loan) | caps3 = 8 | goals3 = 0 | years4 = 2017–2021 | clubs4 = North Carolina Courage | caps4 = 30 | goals4 = 0 | years5 = 2021 | clubs5 = Kansas City | caps5 = 4 | goals5 = 0 | years6 = 2022–2023 | clubs6 = North Carolina Courage | caps6 = 6 | goals6 = 0 | years7 = 2024 | clubs7 = Bay FC | caps7 = 20 | goals7 = 0 | nationalyears1 = 2013–2014 | nationalteam1 = United States U20 | nationalcaps1 = 4 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | nationalyears2 = 2015–2017 | nationalteam2 = United States U23 | nationalcaps2 = | nationalgoals2 = |manageryears1 = 2025 |managerclubs1 = North Carolina Courage<br/>(asst. goalkeeper coach) |manageryears2 = 2026– |managerclubs2 = North Carolina Courage<br/>(goalkeeper coach) | pcupdate = November 10, 2024 | ntupdate = May 25, 2015 }}
'''Katelyn Morgan Rowland''' (born March 16, 1994) is an American professional soccer coach and former player who is the goalkeeper coach for the North Carolina Courage of the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL). She played as a goalkeeper in the NWSL for ten seasons.
Rowland played college soccer for the UCLA Bruins, winning the 2013 national championship, and was drafted by FC Kansas City in the second round of the 2015 NWSL College Draft. She also played for the Western New York Flash, Newcastle Jets, North Carolina Courage, Kansas City Current, and Bay FC. She achieved her greatest success during two stints with the Courage, collecting three NWSL Shields, two NWSL Championships, and two NWSL Challenge Cups, and being named to the NWSL Second XI in 2017. She also won league titles with FC Kansas City and the Western New York Flash. She represented the United States at the under-20 and under-23 levels, appearing at the 2014 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup.
==Early life== Born in Walnut Creek, California, Rowland attended Vacaville Christian High School where she played on the varsity basketball and volleyball teams and earned all-league honors in both sports. She played club soccer for San Juan and helped the team win a national championship in 2008. At the tournament, she was awarded the Golden Gloves Award. The same year, Top Drawer Soccer named her a "Player to Watch".<ref name="ucla_bio">{{cite web |title=Katelyn Rowland |url=http://www.uclabruins.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=992 |publisher=UCLA Bruins |access-date=February 22, 2017}}</ref>
=== UCLA Bruins, 2011–2014=== Rowland attended the University of California, Los Angeles where she played for the UCLA Bruins women's soccer team from 2011 to 2014. As a freshman, she was the starting goalkeeper in 20 of 21 matches and finished the year with a {{Win–loss record|w=13|l=1|d=4}} record. Rowland was named to the Pac-12 All-Freshman Team and ranked second in the Pac-12 in shutouts (10), shutouts per game (0.50) and goals against average (0.61).<ref name="ucla_bio" /> During her sophomore year, she led the Pac-12 in shutouts (11) and shutouts per game (0.55). Her 0.57 goals against average (GAA) ranked second in the Pac-12 conference and 13th across the nation.<ref name="ucla_bio" /> She finished the season with a 17–3 record, tallied 46 saves, and allowed 11 goals.<ref name="ucla_bio" /> She earned Pac-12 second-team all-conference and honorable mention all-academic team honors.<ref name="ucla_bio" /> As a junior in 2013, Rowland's goals against average (GAA) of 0.27 and her save percentage of .903 led goalkeepers across the country.<ref name="ucla_bio" /> Her 15 shutouts set a school record and her 22 wins tied the school record for wins in a season. Rowland ranked second on UCLA's career charts with 52 wins and 36 shutouts.<ref name="ucla_bio" /> She was named to Soccer America's MVP team and to the NSCAA All-Pacific Region first-team<ref name="ucla_bio" /> UCLA won the school's first NCAA Women's Soccer championship, the College Cup, in 2013.
As a senior, Rowland played every minute and set new school records for goals against average (GAA) with 0.245, consecutive shutouts (10) and consecutive shutout minutes (969).<ref name="ucla_bio" /> She set NCAA records for career shutouts (55) and single-season shutouts (19).<ref name="ucla_bio" /> As a goalkeeper, Rowland tallied two assists during consecutive games in the NCAA tournament. She finished her first year with the Bruins with a {{Win–loss record|w=21|l=1|d=2}} record. She tallied 49 saves and allowed six goals (a school record).<ref name="ucla_bio" /> Rowland was named the Pac-12 Conference Goalkeeper of the Year and was named to the MAC Hermann Trophy Watch List.<ref name="ucla_bio" />
== Club career == === FC Kansas City, 2015–2016=== In January 2015, Rowland was selected by FC Kansas City as the 17th overall pick in second round of the 2015 NWSL College Draft.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Miller |first1=Matt |title=Vacaville native Rowland drafted by FC Kansas City |url=http://www.thereporter.com/article/NG/20150116/SPORTS/150119886 |work=The Reporter |location=Vacaville, California |access-date=February 22, 2017 |date=January 15, 2015}}</ref> As a backup keeper to Nicole Barnhart, Rowland played three matches for the Blues and recorded a 1.33 goals against average (GAA). FC Kansas City won the 2015 NWSL Championship.<ref name="wny_trade"/>
=== Western New York Flash, 2016 === Rowland was traded to the Western New York Flash in June 2016.<ref name="wny_trade">{{cite web |last1=Jackson-Gibson |first1=Adele |title=FC Kansas City sends Rowland to the WNY Flash |url=http://www.excellesports.com/news/fc-kansas-city-trades-rowland-wny-flash/ |work=Excelle Sports |access-date=February 22, 2017 |date=June 10, 2016 |archive-date=February 23, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170223042925/http://www.excellesports.com/news/fc-kansas-city-trades-rowland-wny-flash/ |url-status=dead}}</ref> Kansas City general manager, Huw Williams noted that the trade would provide Rowland with "an opportunity to compete for immediate playing time. It also provides us with more options in the strong 2017 college draft."<ref name="wny_trade"/> Rowland made six appearances for the Flash. After finishing the regular season in fourth place with a {{Win–loss record|w=9|l=6|d=5}} record, the team advanced to the playoffs where they defeated the Portland Thorns 4–3 in extra time.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Blue |first1=Molly |title=Portland Thorns' season ends with 4-3 loss to Western New York Flash: Chat recap |url=http://www.oregonlive.com/portland-thorns/2016/10/portland_thorns_vs_western_new_10.html |work=The Oregonian |location=Portland, Oregon |access-date=February 22, 2017 |date=October 2, 2016}}</ref> The Flash defeated the Washington Spirit in penalty kicks during the NWSL championship final to win their first NWSL title.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Gonzalez |first1=Roger |title=Western New York edges Washington Spirit to win NWSL Championship |url=http://www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/western-new-york-edges-washington-spirit-to-win-nwsl-championship-final-score/ |work=CBS Sports |access-date=February 22, 2017 |date=October 10, 2016}}</ref>
==== Newcastle Jets, 2016–2017 ==== Rowland played on loan for the Newcastle Jets in the Australian W-League during the 2016–17 W-League season. She arrived at the Jets as an injury replacement for Kelsey Wys.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://nwslsoccer.com/flash-loan-rowland-to-newcastle-jets |title=Flash loan Rowland to Newcastle Jets |date=November 29, 2016 |publisher=National Women's Soccer League |access-date=February 23, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170223212105/http://nwslsoccer.com/flash-loan-rowland-to-newcastle-jets |archive-date=February 23, 2017 |url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.newcastleherald.com.au/story/4325491/keeper-in-line-for-fast-arrival/?cs=4783 |title=W-League: US goalkeeper Katelyn Rowland a chance to debut for Newcastle Jets on Sunday against Sydney |last=Kerry |first=Craig |date=November 30, 2016 |newspaper=The Newcastle Herald |access-date=February 23, 2017 |archive-date=February 23, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170223125853/https://www.theherald.com.au/story/4325491/keeper-in-line-for-fast-arrival/?cs=4783 |url-status=live}}</ref>
===North Carolina Courage, 2017–2021 === In January 2017, it was announced that the Western New York Flash has been sold to the ownership group of the Carolina Railhawks. The team re-located to Cary, North Carolina and was renamed North Carolina Courage.<ref>{{cite magazine |title=NWSL champion Flash relocates, becomes North Carolina Courage |url=https://www.si.com/planet-futbol/2017/01/09/north-carolina-courage-western-new-york-flash-nwsl-relocation |agency=Associated Press |magazine=Sports Illustrated |access-date=February 22, 2017 |date=January 9, 2017}}</ref> Rowland was named to the 2017 NWSL Second XI and nominated for NWSL Goalkeeper of the Year.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://equalizersoccer.com/2017/10/10/tuesday-roundup-nwsl-announces-playoff-heavy-best-xi/ |title=Tuesday Roundup: NWSL announces playoff-heavy Second XI |access-date=June 26, 2018 |date=October 10, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://equalizersoccer.com/2017/10/18/shutout-record-helps-adrianna-franch-snag-nwsl-goalkeeper-of-the-year-honors/|title=Shutout record helps Adrianna Franch snag NWSL Goalkeeper of the Year honors|date=2017-10-18|website=The Equalizer|access-date=2024-06-27}}</ref>
In the 2018 NWSL season, Rowland started 18 games for North Carolina. She recorded 8 clean sheets, helping the Courage win their second straight NWSL Shield. In the play-offs, Rowland didn't play in the semi-final as she was recovering from a concussion, but returned to play in the NWSL Championship game. She recorded 3 saves, as the Courage defeated the Portland Thorns 3–0 to win the 2018 NWSL Championship.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.nwslsoccer.com/players/katelyn-rowland#gamelog |title=KATELYN ROWLAND |access-date=September 22, 2018 |archive-date=August 22, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220822051439/https://www.nwslsoccer.com/players/katelyn-rowland#gamelog |url-status=dead }}</ref>
===Kansas City Current, 2021-2022 === On July 22, 2021, the Kansas City Current (then KC NWSL) acquired Rowland in a trade with the North Carolina Courage. Kansas City acquired Rowland and teammates Hailie Mace and Kristen Hamilton in exchange for Amy Rodriguez and $60,000 in allocation money.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.kansascitycurrent.com/news/kansas-city-nwsl-acquires-three-players-from-the-north-carol |date=January 10, 2022 |title=Kansas City NWSL Acquires Three Players from the North Carolina Courage for Forward Amy Rodriguez - Kansas City Current}}</ref>
===Return to North Carolina Courage, 2022–2023=== After appearing in 4 games for the Current, Rowland was traded back to the North Carolina Courage along with $200,000 in allocation money and a first round pick in the 2023 NWSL Draft in exchange for Lynn Williams.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.nccourage.com/news/lynn-williams-traded-to-kansas-city-current/ |title=Lynn Williams Traded to Kansas City Current |date=January 10, 2022 |publisher=North Carolina Courage |access-date=March 23, 2023}}</ref>
===Bay FC, 2024===
Rowland was selected by NWSL expansion team Bay FC in the 2024 NWSL expansion draft.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://bayfc.com/press-releases/bay-fc-selects-five-players-in-2024-nwsl-expansion-draft/|title=Bay FC selects five players in 2024 NWSL Expansion Draft |date=2024-12-15|publisher=Bay FC|access-date=2026-03-12}}</ref>
Rowland was poised to return as Bay FC's starter in the 2025 season.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.sfchronicle.com/sports/article/bay-fc-starting-goalkeeper-katelyn-rowland-20168594.php|title=Bay FC starting goalkeeper Katelyn Rowland retires during training camp|last=Ingemi|first=Marisa|date=2025-02-14|newspaper=San Francisco Chronicle|access-date=2026-03-12}}</ref> On February 12, 2025, during preseason training, Bay FC announced Rowland's retirement from professional soccer.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://bayfc.com/press-releases/bay-fc-goalkeeper-katelyn-rowland-announces-retirement-from-professional-football/|title=Bay FC Goalkeeper Katelyn Rowland Announces Retirement from Professional Football|date=2025-02-14|publisher=Bay FC|access-date=2025-02-14}}</ref>
==International career== Rowland has represented the United States on the under-15, under-17, under-20, and under-23 national teams. In 2014, she was the starting goalkeeper at the 2014 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup and 2014 CONCACAF Women's U-20 Championship tournaments and was awarded the Golden Glove award at the CONCACAF Championship after tallying four shutouts.<ref name="ucla_bio" />
==Coaching career== Upon her retirement, Rowland joined the North Carolina Courage as an assistant goalkeeping coach in March 2025.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nccourage.com/news/nc-courage-hires-katelyn-rowland-as-assistant-goalkeeping-coach/|title=NC Courage adds Katelyn Rowland as assistant goalkeeping coach|publisher=North Carolina Courage|access-date=2025-03-11}}</ref> In 2026, following Sean Nahas and Nathan Thackeray's departures, she was named the head goalkeeping coach under new head coach Mak Lind.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nccourage.com/news/north-carolina-courage-announce-2026-team-staff|title=North Carolina Courage announce 2026 team staff|publisher=North Carolina Courage|access-date=2026-03-05}}</ref>
==Honors and awards==
'''UCLA Bruins''' *NCAA Division I women's soccer tournament: 2013 *Pac-12 Conference: 2013, 2014
'''FC Kansas City''' *NWSL Championship: 2015
'''Western New York Flash''' *NWSL Championship: 2016
'''North Carolina Courage''' *NWSL Championship: 2018, 2019; runner-up: 2017 *NWSL Shield: 2017, 2018, 2019 *NWSL Challenge Cup: 2022, 2023
'''Individual''' *NWSL Second XI: 2017 *Second-team All-American: 2013, 2014 *Pac-12 Goalkeeper of the Year: 2014 *First-team All-Pac-12: 2013, 2014 *Second-team All-Pac-12: 2012
==References== {{reflist|30em}}
== External links == {{Commons category}} * {{Sports links}} * [https://bayfc.com/player-profile/katelyn-rowland/ Katelyn Rowland] at Bay FC * [http://www.fckansascity.com/katelyn-rowland/ Katelyn Rowland] at FC Kansas City * [http://www.uclabruins.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=30500&ATCLID=207924952 Katelyn Rowland]{{Dead link|date=August 2025 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} at UCLA Bruins * {{FIFA player|381361}} * [https://web.archive.org/web/20150905204513/http://www.ussoccer.com/players/2014/03/15/05/10/katelyn-rowland Katelyn Rowland] at U.S. Soccer (archived)
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