Upcoming Event: Women's Soccer versus Stanford on September 13, 2026 at 12 p.m.
Women's Soccer
vs Stanford
Photo by: Imagn.com
More Honors for Rader; Earns NWSL Best XI Accolades
9/5/2026 10:00:00 AM | Women's Soccer
DURHAM, N.C. – For the first time in her professional career, Duke women's soccer graduate Kat Rader has earned National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) Best XI honors for the month of August.Â
Â
Rader became the second Dash player to earn Best XI honors and only the third player in club history to receive the recognition.
Â
A product of Stuart, Florida, Rader scored from the penalty spot in Houston's 1-1 draw against the Kansas City Current on Aug. 8 before recording her first professional brace in the Dash's 5-0 victory over Chicago Stars FC on Aug. 19. Rader opened the scoring in the fifth minute against Chicago and added her second goal of the match in the 72nd minute, helping Houston match a club record with its largest margin of victory at five goals.Â
Â
The 22-year-old has scored nine goals through her rookie campaign, tied for fifth in the league and leading all first-year players. She also leads the Dash in shots on goal (24) and chances created (32), while her 24 shots on target lead all NWSL rookies.Â
Â
The Best XI selection marks Rader's third monthly league honor of the 2026 season, following NWSL Rookie of the Month recognition in May and August.
Â
Rader and the Dash will next face the Orlando Pride Sunday, Sept. 6 at 7 p.m.
Â
#GoDuke
Â
Â
Â
Rader became the second Dash player to earn Best XI honors and only the third player in club history to receive the recognition.
Â
A product of Stuart, Florida, Rader scored from the penalty spot in Houston's 1-1 draw against the Kansas City Current on Aug. 8 before recording her first professional brace in the Dash's 5-0 victory over Chicago Stars FC on Aug. 19. Rader opened the scoring in the fifth minute against Chicago and added her second goal of the match in the 72nd minute, helping Houston match a club record with its largest margin of victory at five goals.Â
Â
The 22-year-old has scored nine goals through her rookie campaign, tied for fifth in the league and leading all first-year players. She also leads the Dash in shots on goal (24) and chances created (32), while her 24 shots on target lead all NWSL rookies.Â
Â
The Best XI selection marks Rader's third monthly league honor of the 2026 season, following NWSL Rookie of the Month recognition in May and August.
Â
Rader and the Dash will next face the Orlando Pride Sunday, Sept. 6 at 7 p.m.
Â
#GoDuke
Â
Â
Players Mentioned
F
/ Women's SoccerSunday, August 30
Sunday, August 30
Friday, August 28
Friday, August 28
