Laveni Vaka (born August 11, 2001) is a footballer who plays as a defender for Fort Lauderdale United FC of the USL Super League. Born in the United States, she is a Tonga international.[1][2]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | August 11, 2001 | ||
| Place of birth | Sandy, Utah, United States | ||
| Height | 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Fort Lauderdale United FC | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Bombers Elite | |||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2019–2023 | BYU Cougars | 97 | (0) |
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2024– | Fort Lauderdale United FC | ||
| International career | |||
| 2014 | United States U14 | ||
| 2018– | Tonga | 5 | (1) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Club career
editVaka started her career with BYU Cougars in the United States.[3][4][5][6] She was drafted by Bay FC in the fourth round of the 2024 NWSL Draft on January 12, 2024.[7]
She signed with Fort Lauderdale United FC in May 2024.[8]
International career
editVaka attended training camp with the United States under-14 team in 2014.[9]
She represents the Tonga national team.[1][2]
Honors
editIndividual
References
edit- ^ a b "Laveni Vaka: Tongan talent in the United States". oceaniafootballcenter.org. June 11, 2022.
- ^ a b "Vaka sisters to play for Tongan national soccer team". heraldextra.com.
- ^ "JDCHS girls soccer team putting in work on the field". draperjournal.com.
- ^ "What's the secret to BYU's unprecedented success in NCAA women's sports this year?". deseret.com. December 18, 2023.
- ^ "One key player in the women's College Cup". topdrawersoccer.com.
- ^ "NCAA Division I Women's Soccer All-Region Teams revealed for 2021". soccerwire.com.
- ^ "Bay FC selects five players in 2024 NWSL Draft". Bay FC. January 12, 2024. Retrieved January 22, 2024.
- ^ "Fort Lauderdale United FC makes history signing Tonga's first female professional soccer player, Laveni Vaka".
- ^ "U-14 GNT Starts New Cycle with Portland Camp". May 27, 2014. Archived from the original on November 10, 2014.
External links
edit- Laveni Vaka at Soccerway
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