Tierna Davidson

Tierna Davidson is a professional soccer player notable for her contributions both at the club and national level. As a center-back, she currently plays for NJ/NY Gotham FC in the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) and the United States national team. Davidson's professional journey started with the Chicago Red Stars, being the first overall draft in the 2019 NWSL College Draft after her successful stint at Stanford. She played for the Red Stars from 2019 to 2023 before she signed a three-year contract with Gotham FC in 2024.

Davidson's contributions to the United States national team have been significant. She has made 62 appearances and scored 3 goals. She was part of the team that won the FIFA Women's World Cup in 2019 and the SheBelieves Cup in 2018, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2024. She also represented the United States national team at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, where they secured a bronze medal, and the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, where they claimed a gold medal.

Davidson's impressive college career at Stanford University from 2016 to 2018 saw her named Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Year in 2017. She was also a key player in the Stanford team that won the 2017 NCAA Division I Women's Soccer Tournament. Despite injury setbacks - an ACL injury in 2022 and a fractured ankle in 2018, Davidson has consistently showcased her resilience. As an openly gay athlete, Davidson advocates for LGBTQ+ rights in sports and proposed to her girlfriend in March 2023. In 2018, she was recognized as the U.S. Soccer Young Female Player of the Year, a testament to her tireless drive and talent on the pitch.