Civana Kuhlmann
American professional soccer player
Civana Grace Kuhlmann (born April 14, 1999) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a forward for the Washington Spirit in the National Women's Soccer League .
Early life
Kuhlmann is originally from Centennial, Colorado .[ 2]
She played youth soccer for Colorado Rush.[ 3]
College career
She played college soccer for Stanford from 2017 to 2021,[ 4] Colorado in 2022.[ 5]
Stanford reached the finals of the 2017 NCAA Division I women's soccer tournament and defeated the UCLA Bruins 3–2 in the championship match.[ 6]
Kuhlmann's collegiate career was impacted by multiple injuries. In August 2019, she tore her anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and medial meniscus , and underwent knee surgery to repair her ACL.[ 7] [ 8] impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic ; on August 11, 2020, the Pac-12 announced the postponement of all sports through the end of 2020.[ 9] [ 8] penalty kick goal in Stanford's season-opening win against Pepperdine .[ 10]
Kuhlmann underwent right hip surgery in July 2021 to repair a torn labrum and a microfracture,[ 7] [ 2]
In total, Kuhlmann underwent four surgeries during her college career at Stanford.[ 2] [ 11]
In July 2022, Kuhlmann transferred to Colorado.[ 12] 2022 season , she recorded 12 goals and six assists, totaling 30 points that tied her for second in team history with Jorian Baucom and Taylor Kornieck .[ 13]
Club career
On January 12, 2023, Kuhlmann was selected by the Washington Spirit in the 2023 NWSL Draft .[ 14] [ 15] 2023 NWSL Challenge Cup match against NJ/NY Gotham FC .[ 16] [ 17]
International career
Kuhlmann represented the United States under-17 team at the 2013 CONCACAF Women's U-17 Championship .[ 18] [ 19] 2016 CONCACAF Women's U-17 Championship ,[ 20] 2016 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup ,[ 21] hat-trick at a FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup.[ 22]
Kuhlmann also represented the United States under-20 team at the 2018 CONCACAF Women's U-20 Championship ,[ 23] United States under-23 team at the 2019 La Manga Tournament.[ 24]
Personal life
Kuhlmann has an older sister, Ciara, who played college soccer for Midland .[ 25]
Career statistics
As of July 1, 2023
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club
Season
League
Cup[ a]
Playoffs[ b]
Total
Division
Apps
Goals
Apps
Goals
Apps
Goals
Apps
Goals
Washington Spirit
2023
NWSL
7
0
3
0
—
10
0
Career total
7
0
3
0
0
0
10
0
Honors
Stanford Cardinal
United States U17
References
^ "School of Humanities and Sciences: Bachelor of Arts" (PDF) . Stanford University 131st Commencement . Stanford University . June 12, 2022. p. 44. Archived (PDF) from the original on April 17, 2023. Retrieved July 3, 2023 .^ a b c "CU soccer star Civana Kuhlmann gets second chance with the sport that hurt her" . KUSA.com . September 14, 2022.^ "Elite Clubs National League" . Archived from the original on June 2, 2016.^ "Civana Kuhlmann – Women's Soccer" . Stanford University Athletics . Archived from the original on January 5, 2024. Retrieved July 10, 2023 .^ "Civana Kuhlmann – Soccer" . University of Colorado Athletics . Archived from the original on July 10, 2023. Retrieved July 10, 2023 .^ "Andi Sullivan adds twist to Stanford's national title" . ESPN.com . December 3, 2017. Archived from the original on August 11, 2018. Retrieved December 4, 2023 .^ a b Schaedig, Derek (May 10, 2022). "Civana Kuhlmann: Stanford Women's Soccer Striker Shares Her Mental Health Journey" . MyHuddle . Archived from the original on December 4, 2023. Retrieved December 4, 2023 . ^ a b "Civana Kuhlmann dishes on her comeback season for women's soccer" . April 15, 2021. Archived from the original on July 15, 2023. Retrieved July 15, 2023 .^ "Pac-12 Conference postpones all sport competitions through end of calendar year" . pac-12.com . August 11, 2020. Archived from the original on September 27, 2023. Retrieved January 5, 2024 .^ "Comeback Victory" . Stanford University Athletics . February 19, 2021. Archived from the original on January 5, 2024. Retrieved January 5, 2024 .^ Ploen, Brendan (May 5, 2023). "Finally healthy, CU alum Civana Kuhlmann realizing NWSL dream with Washington Spirit" . Archived from the original on December 9, 2023. Retrieved January 5, 2024 . ^ "Buffs Add Kuhlmann for the Fall" . University of Colorado Athletics . Archived from the original on December 8, 2023. Retrieved January 5, 2024 .^ BuffZone.com (November 8, 2022). "Civana Kuhlmann lands first team All-Pac-12 honors for CU Buffs soccer" . BuffZone . Archived from the original on December 4, 2023. Retrieved December 4, 2023 . ^ Schmaedeke, Chris (January 16, 2023). "Colorado Sunshine: CU Buffs star, Colorado native Civana Kuhlmann selected in NSWL draft" . Denver Gazette . Archived from the original on December 9, 2023. Retrieved January 5, 2024 . ^ Spirit, Washington (March 8, 2023). "Washington Spirit Adds to Roster with Six First-Year Player Contracts" . Washington Spirit . Archived from the original on December 9, 2023. Retrieved January 5, 2024 . ^ Spirit, Washington (April 20, 2023). "Recap: Spirit falls, 0-1, in 2023 UKG NWSL Challenge Cup opener" . Washington Spirit . Archived from the original on December 9, 2023. Retrieved January 5, 2024 . ^ Spirit, Washington (July 12, 2023). "Washington Spirit Forward Civana Kuhlmann to Miss Remainder of 2023 Season with Injury" . Washington Spirit . Archived from the original on October 4, 2023. Retrieved December 4, 2023 . ^ "U.S. U-17 WNT Kick Off Group B Play at 2013 CONCACAF Women's Championship against Trinidad & Tobago" . ussoccer.com . October 30, 2013. Archived from the original on March 25, 2014. Retrieved December 8, 2023 .{{cite web }}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link )^ "U.S. U-17 WNT Defeats Trinidad & Tobago 8-0 to Open CONCACAF U-17 Women's Championship" . ussoccer.com . October 31, 2013. Archived from the original on January 4, 2014. Retrieved December 8, 2023 .{{cite web }}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link )^ "Snow Names Roster for 2016 CONCACAF U-17 Women's World Cup Qualifying in Grenada" . ussoccer.com . January 28, 2016. Archived from the original on March 6, 2016. Retrieved December 9, 2023 .{{cite web }}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link )^ "Snow Names 21-Player Roster for 2016 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup in Jordan" . ussoccer.com . August 26, 2016. Archived from the original on September 14, 2016. Retrieved December 9, 2023 .{{cite web }}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link )^ "Kuhlmann Scores Hat Trick as USA Dominates Paraguay 6-1 in Opening Match Of FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup" . ussoccer.com . August 26, 2016. Archived from the original on October 2, 2016. Retrieved December 9, 2023 .{{cite web }}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link )^ "Klimkova Names 20-Player U.S. Roster for 2018 CONCACAF Women's U-20 Championship in Trinidad & Tobago" . ussoccer.com . January 10, 2018. Archived from the original on January 11, 2018. Retrieved December 9, 2023 .{{cite web }}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link )^ "U.S. U-23 WNT Heads to Spain for Three Matches at Women's Under-23 La Manga Tournament" . ussoccer.com . March 30, 2019. Archived from the original on December 9, 2023. Retrieved January 5, 2024 .^ "Ciara Kuhlmann" . Midland University .
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