On October 10, NWSL Legend Kristen Hamilton announced her retirement on social media with 2025 being her final season.
Proud (and a little emotional) to share that I’ll be retiring from professional soccer at the end of the 2025 season.
I’ve been incredibly blessed to play this game for most of my life and 11 years professionally. The journey hasn’t always been easy, but it’s always been worth it. I’ve experienced some amazing moments on the field, but nothing compares to the friendships, memories,
and people I’ve met along the way.
Thank you to everyone: my family, friends, fans, coaches, and all the performance and medical staff I’ve worked with. Your love, support, and belief in me are what made this dream possible. I wouldn’t have made it here without you.
Cheers to the next chapter!
Today, the Kansas City Current, made the announcement as well.
“Words cannot express how grateful we are for Kristen’s contributions to our club, the Kansas City community and the NWSL throughout her exceptional professional career,” said general manager Caitlin Carducci. “She arrived in Kansas City during our inaugural season and has been instrumental in elevating the club each year while setting the standard for years to come. Her love for the game and for her teammates is evident in everything she does on and off the pitch, and we look forward to seeing her tackle this next chapter with the same infectious energy.”
Since being drafted with the No. 36 overall pick in the 2014 NWSL Draft to the Western New York Flash, she has been an absolute winner.
Kristen Hamilton’s incredible career included three National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) championships and four NWSL Shields. Her eight total NWSL trophies is second all-time in league history.
Hamilton has 41 career goals and 14 assists in 184 appearances (all competitions).
She joined KC Current in July 2021 via trade from North Carolina Courage.
The club plans to celebrate her career in the home and regular season finale on November 2 against San Diego Wave FC.
