Haley Hopkins Bio
Haley Elizabeth Hopkins (born December 21, 1998) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a forward for the Kansas City Current of the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL). She has been the president of the NWSL Players Association since 2025. Hopkins played six years of college soccer, four with the Vanderbilt Commodores and two with the Virginia Cavaliers. She was selected by the North Carolina Courage in the first round of the 2023 NWSL Draft.
Early Life and Background
Haley Hopkins grew up in Newport Beach, California, as one of four children born to David and Beth Hopkins. Her father played college football and baseball at the University of Virginia and was drafted by the Texas Rangers in the 1982 Major League Baseball draft. Hopkins began playing soccer at the age of four and attended Mater Dei High School, where she played ECNL club soccer for Slammers FC.
Path to Soccer
After high school, Haley Hopkins joined the Vanderbilt Commodores soccer team in 2017. She faced challenges early in her career due to knee pain that required multiple surgeries, limiting her to just one game in her first season. However, she rebounded in her second season, leading the team with 14 goals and 7 assists, earning the Southeastern Conference (SEC) Freshman of the Year award. Over her four years at Vanderbilt, she became a standout player, finishing with the second-most goals in the program’s history.
Haley Hopkins Career
Early Career (2017–2021)
During her time with the Vanderbilt Commodores from 2017 to 2021, Haley Hopkins established herself as a key player. After her impressive freshman year, she continued to excel, leading the team in goals during her sophomore year as well. Despite facing injuries, she contributed significantly to the team’s success, helping them win the SEC tournament in 2020. Her performance earned her multiple All-SEC selections and recognition as a third-team All-American.
Breakthrough (2023)
In 2023, Haley Hopkins was drafted by the North Carolina Courage as the 11th overall pick in the NWSL Draft. She made her professional debut on April 1, 2023, and quickly made an impact by scoring her first professional goals in July during the NWSL Challenge Cup. By the end of her rookie season, she had scored three goals in 20 games across all competitions, showcasing her potential as a forward.
Notable Works and Milestones
Haley Hopkins’s signature work includes her contributions to the North Carolina Courage and her leadership role within the NWSL Players Association. She was instrumental in the Courage’s success, including a Challenge Cup victory in her rookie season.
Haley Hopkins Award Nominations
Throughout her career, Haley Hopkins has received recognition for her performances, particularly during her college years, but specific award nominations have not been detailed in the available information.
Haley Hopkins Awards Won
While specific awards won by Haley Hopkins are not documented, her accolades during her college career include multiple All-SEC selections and recognition as a third-team All-American.
Haley Hopkins Family
Haley Hopkins was born to David and Beth Hopkins. Her father has a background in college athletics, having played football and baseball at the University of Virginia.
Personal Life
In July 2024, Haley Hopkins was one of five active players representing the NWSL Players Association during negotiations that updated the league’s collective bargaining agreement through 2030. In March 2025, she was elected as the fourth president of the NWSL Players Association, succeeding Tori Huster.