Devon Kerr

Devon Kerr (born July 3, 1997) is a professional soccer player who currently plays as a goalkeeper for Washington Spirit of the National Women's Soccer League.

Devon Kerr
Personal information
Date of birth (1997-07-03) July 3, 1997
Place of birth North York, Ontario, Canada
Height 180 cm (5 ft 11 in)
Position(s) Goalkeeper
Club information
Current team
 Washington Spirit
Number 25
Youth career
2011–2014 Bill Crothers Secondary School
Glen Shields FC
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2015–2018 Ohio State 63 (0)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2019 Houston Dash 0 (0)
2020 FC Metz
2020– Washington Spirit 0 (0)
National team‡
2014 Canada U-17 2
United States U-19
United States U-20
2018 United States U-23
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of March 9, 2020
‡ National team caps and goals correct as of April 22, 2019

Early years

Kerr was born to Russ and Raquel Kerr and grew up in Barrie, Ontario. She started playing soccer at age 5 for Barrie Soccer Club before joining Glen Shields Football Club. She originally played as a field player, switching to goalie at age 12. She attended Bill Crothers Secondary School in a specialized sports education program.[1]

College career

Kerr played four years for the Ohio State Buckeyes. During her time at Ohio she made 63 appearances and finished with 19 career shutouts, the third most of any Buckeye. She finished her career being named to the 2018 Big Ten Team of the Year and 2018 Big Ten Goalkeeper of the Year. She was also named a three time Academic All-Big Ten winner (2016, 2017, 2018).[2] Kerr graduated with a degree in sports industry.[3]

Club career

Houston Dash, 2019

Kerr joined Houston as a non-roster invitee for their 2019 preseason. She was signed by the Dash in April 2019.[4] On January 7, 2020 Kerr was waived by the Dash.[5]

Washington Spirit, 2020–

After playing briefly for French club FC Metz, Kerr signed a two-year contract with Washington Spirit on March 9, 2020.[6]

Broadcasting career

Kerr was the Color commentator for 2020 CONCACAF League matches along with Mike Watts.

International career

As a dual citizen, Kerr is eligible to represent either Canada or the United States. She has not been capped at the full international level.

Kerr played for the Canadian U-17 national team, participating in both the 2013 CONCACAF Women's U-17 Championship and 2014 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup.[7]

Kerr was also called up for several United States U-19, United States U-20 and United States U-23 camps.[8]

Career statistics

As of April 22, 2019

League Club Season League Playoffs Total
Apps AssistsGoalsShutoutsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsShutouts
NCAA Ohio State University 2015 13 0 0 1 0 14 0
2016 9 0 0 0 0 9 0
2017 19 0 0 2 0 21 0
2018 18 0 0 1 0 19 0
total 61 0 0 19 2 0 63 0 19
NWSL Houston Dash 2019 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
total 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Career total 61 0 0 19 0 0 63 0 19

References
  1. "Soccer goalie from Barrie signs with Ohio State University". February 16, 2015. Retrieved April 22, 2019.
  2. "Devon Kerr Ohio State Buckeyes". May 22, 2018. Retrieved April 22, 2019.
  3. "Graduate Spotlight=Devon Kerr". December 18, 2018. Retrieved April 22, 2019.
  4. "Houston Dash sign six players for 2019 NWSL season". April 13, 2019. Retrieved April 22, 2019.
  5. "Dash waive goalkeeper Devon Kerr". January 7, 2020. Retrieved January 7, 2020.
  6. Cavalier, Mason (March 9, 2020). "Washington Spirit sign Goalkeeper Devon Kerr". Washington Spirit. Retrieved March 10, 2020.
  7. "Canada Soccer Devon Kerr". Retrieved April 23, 2019.
  8. "U.S. Soccer Devon Kerr". Retrieved April 23, 2019.
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