Kathryn Williamson

Number: 5
Position: Defender
Height: 5-6
Born: August 1, 1989
Hometown:  McKinney, Texas
College: University of Florida

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Bio: A fast and technical defender, Williamson joins Thorns FC as the club’s first ever draft pick, selected eighth overall in the NWSL College Draft on Jan. 18, 2013.

International
2011: Attended a week-long training camp with the U-23 Women’s National Team in January at The Home Depot Center in Carson, Calif.

College
A center back for the University of Florida, Williamson made 81 appearances (80 starts) during a four-year career with the Gators … 2012: Senior season was interrupted by a torn meniscus after the first five matches … Returned late in the season to help Florida reach the Sweet Sixteen round of the NCAA Tournament … 2011: Led the Gators with 87.04 minutes per match, playing in all 23 games during the season … Was an NSCAA All-America third team selection … Garnered multiple Southeastern Conference Defensive Player of the Week awards … 2010: Honored as SEC Defensive Player of the Year as a sophomore … NSCAA All-America second team selection … Led all Florida field players with an average of 88.29 minutes per match … 2009: Only field player to start all 24 matches for the Gators … SEC All-Freshman team selection … 2008: Used medical redshirt after suffering torn anterior cruciate ligament in the spring.

Personal
Graduated with a bachelor’s degree in psychology in December 2012.