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Rader Receives NWSL Rookie of the Month Accolades
6/4/2026 1:58:00 PM | Women's Soccer
DURHAM, N.C. — Recent Duke women's soccer graduate Kat Rader continues to make her mark in the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) as she was named the NWSL Rookie of the Month, presented by Ally, for the month of May.
A 2025 Duke graduate, Rader helped the Houston Dash secure four points following a two-match homestand against Angel City FC and San Diego Wave FC.
Rader scored in back-to-back games during the homestand, including the go-ahead goal against San Diego May 20 and the opening goal against Angel City May 23. Rader is currently tied with midfielder Kiki Van Zanten for the most goals scored on the team with four. Rader is also tied with Lia Godfrey of San Diego for the most goals scored by a first-year player in the league.
On the season, Rader has started 11-of-12 matches and played 1,009 minutes, which leads all rookies in the NWSL. She has also added one assist on the year. Rader leads first-year players in shots (21) and shots on goal (14).
Rader is currently with the U-23 U.S. Women's National Team in Brazil for a pair of friendlies against local club teams as part of the international window. She will return to Houston later this month as the team prepares to resume league play in early July and return to Shell Energy Stadium Friday, July 24.
To stay up to date with Blue Devils women's soccer, follow the team on X, Instagram and Facebook by searching "DukeWSOC".
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A 2025 Duke graduate, Rader helped the Houston Dash secure four points following a two-match homestand against Angel City FC and San Diego Wave FC.
Rader scored in back-to-back games during the homestand, including the go-ahead goal against San Diego May 20 and the opening goal against Angel City May 23. Rader is currently tied with midfielder Kiki Van Zanten for the most goals scored on the team with four. Rader is also tied with Lia Godfrey of San Diego for the most goals scored by a first-year player in the league.
On the season, Rader has started 11-of-12 matches and played 1,009 minutes, which leads all rookies in the NWSL. She has also added one assist on the year. Rader leads first-year players in shots (21) and shots on goal (14).
Rader is currently with the U-23 U.S. Women's National Team in Brazil for a pair of friendlies against local club teams as part of the international window. She will return to Houston later this month as the team prepares to resume league play in early July and return to Shell Energy Stadium Friday, July 24.
To stay up to date with Blue Devils women's soccer, follow the team on X, Instagram and Facebook by searching "DukeWSOC".
#GoDuke
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