Stanford will retire former women’s soccer goalkeeper Katie Meyer’s jersey number 19 to honor her legacy. Multiple reports say the ceremony is scheduled to take place before the Cardinal’s home match against USC on Thursday, and that it will be the first time Stanford has retired a jersey number in women’s soccer history.
Meyer played for Stanford from 2018 to 2021 and served as a two-time team captain. She helped lead the Cardinal to the 2019 NCAA national championship. After her death in March 2022, the program and university announce the retirement as a permanent recognition of her contributions to the team. Outlets describe her as an exceptional competitor and leader. The coverage is largely consistent on the timing, the number being retired, and Meyer’s role in Stanford’s national title, while differing mainly in the length and emphasis of tributes quoted from the school and athletics staff.
