Katie Meyer, the Stanford University women’s soccer team’s captain and goalie, has died. She was 22 years old at the time.
Meyer’s death was verified by the university in a letter addressed to the school’s community on Wednesday.
Meyer died in a college house, according to the letter acquired by NBC News.
“Katie was incredibly dedicated to everything and everyone in her life,” according to the statement. “Her friends describe her as a larger-than-life team player in all of her endeavours, from choosing an academic discipline that ‘changed my perspective on the world and the very important challenges that we need to work together to overcome’ to the passion she brought to the Cardinal women’s soccer programme and to women’s sports in general,” according to her friends.
Meyer’s two penalty-kick saves in a penalty-kick shootout helped Stanford win its third NCAA women’s soccer title in 2019.
The institution provided students with tools and stated that it will provide information about ways to memorialise Meyer. It didn’t say anything about how she passed away.
Meyer was a senior who studied international relations with a history minor. She worked as a resident assistant as well.
Stanford Athletics sent out a touching statement on Twitter.
The Stanford community has suffered an unimaginable loss. Our thoughts & love are with Katie’s family & friends. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/3qXOyx7atO
— Stanford Athletics (@GoStanford) March 2, 2022
“An unfathomable loss has befallen the Stanford community. “Our hearts and prayers go out to Katie’s family and friends,” the message added. Meyer was photographed in her soccer jersey and a heart emoji was included in the post.
“The thoughts and sympathies of the entire United States Soccer Federation are with the family, friends, teammates, and loved ones of Katie Meyer,” the official U.S. Soccer Twitter page said.
Meyer was also honoured on Twitter by the NCAA and the Pac-12 Conference.
Meyer was shown in action on the pitch by the Stanford women’s soccer team. The message said, “We love you, Katie.”
We love you, Katie. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/vkrAisQABi
— Stanford Women’s Soccer (@StanfordWSoccer) March 2, 2022