Kolo Suliafu on Fulfilling Her NWSL Dream by Signing with KC Current Plus Goals For 2026 and Beyond

About this episode

Kolo Suliafu shares her journey from college soccer to signing with Kansas City Current in her first professional interview.

Fresh off one of the most decorated collegiate seasons in the country, rising defender Kolo Suliafu gave her first-ever interview as a professional in an exclusive and in-depth conversation with LDG. Kolo gives a glimpse into the path that led her to reach a professional level of play. Beginning with childhood memories of playing soccer and being a standout at high school all the way to deciding to join University of Washington and making history by taking the Huskies to an Elite Eight appearance, Kolo shares stories of winning Big Ten Defender of the Year and All-American awards, creating the winning mindset that she is bringing to KC. Kolo brings listeners behinds the scenes access into what it is like becoming part of Kansas City Current in its new phase, the journey of a rookie navigating a post-draft ecosystem, what made Kansas City the most appealing project to start her professional career, and her experience in her first-ever professional preseason being tasked by achieving the club's lofty goals. Lastly, Kolo chats about her initial days in Kansas City, the elite amenities of playing for the Current (dedicated stadium and training facilities,) the message she wants to…

People in this episode

Host: Liam Greco

Guest: Kolo Suliafu

Topics covered

• NWSL
• soccer
• professional sports
• athlete journey
• women's sports
• rookie experience

Keywords

• Kolo Suliafu
• NWSL
• Kansas City Current
• University of Washington
• soccer
• rookie
• Elite Eight
• Big Ten Defender of the Year
• women's soccer

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Kansas City Current, University of Washington, Big Ten

Places: Kansas City

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