Katherine Grace Asman Bio
Katherine Grace Asman (born May 19, 2000) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a goalkeeper for USL Super League club Lexington SC, on loan from the Orlando Pride. She played college soccer for the Penn State Nittany Lions and was selected by Portland Thorns FC in the third round of the 2024 NWSL Draft.
Early Life and Background
Katherine Grace Asman was born and raised in Roswell, Georgia. She began playing soccer at a young age, starting in goal around the age of eight or nine. Asman attended Roswell High School, where she played soccer and also competed at the club level with Tophat Soccer Club. Her early exposure to the sport laid the foundation for her future career in soccer.
Path to Soccer
Asman played college soccer for the Penn State Nittany Lions from 2019 to 2023. After redshirting her freshman year, she served as an understudy to Amanda Dennis during the 2018 season. Asman made significant contributions during her college career, including a standout 2022 season where she was named Defensive Player of the Tournament in the Big Ten Championship.
Katherine Grace Asman Career
Early Career (2019-2023)
Asman began her collegiate career with the Penn State Nittany Lions in 2019. During her time there, she made a total of 63 saves and kept 6 clean sheets in the 2020 season, which was pushed to spring 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. She became the first-choice goalkeeper during her redshirt junior season in fall 2021, making 63 saves with 3 shutouts in 21 games. In 2022, she achieved a career-high of 84 saves and kept 9 clean sheets, helping her team win another Big Ten championship.
Breakthrough (2024)
Katherine Asman’s professional career began when she was selected 39th overall by Portland Thorns FC in the third round of the 2024 NWSL Draft. She signed a one-year contract with a mutual option for an additional year. However, she did not make any appearances during the 2024 season behind established starters. Subsequently, her contract was not renewed.
Notable Works and Milestones
Asman was later signed by the Orlando Pride to a two-year contract through the 2026 season. On July 2, 2025, she joined USL Super League club Lexington SC on loan for the 2025-26 season, where she made her professional debut on August 23, 2025, in a match against Fort Lauderdale United.
Katherine Grace Asman Award Nominations
Throughout her career, Katherine Grace Asman has received recognition for her performances, including being named Defensive Player of the Tournament in the Big Ten Championship in 2022.
Katherine Grace Asman Awards Won
Asman has achieved notable recognition during her college career, including being named to the second-team All-Big Ten honors in 2023 for her outstanding performance as a goalkeeper.
Katherine Grace Asman Family
Information regarding Katherine Grace Asman’s family is not publicly available.
Personal Life
Details about Katherine Grace Asman’s personal life, including her marital status and relationships, are not publicly disclosed.