History of Lo'eau LaBonta in Timeline

Lo'eau LaBonta is an American professional soccer player renowned for her role as a midfielder. She currently plays for and captains the Kansas City Current in the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL). LaBonta is also a member of the United States national team, highlighting her accomplishments and skill in professional soccer.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

March 18, 1993: Lo'eau LaBonta's birth

On March 18, 1993, Lo'eau Kaiulani LaBonta was born. She is an American professional soccer player.

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2011: Attended Stanford University and won NCAA National Championship

In 2011, Lo'eau LaBonta attended Stanford University and was part of the NCAA National Championship winning team in the NCAA Division I women's soccer tournament.

2011: National Championship Win

In 2011, Lo'eau LaBonta won the national championship while playing college soccer for the Stanford Cardinal.

2014: Attended Stanford University

Lo'eau LaBonta attended Stanford University from 2011 to 2014.

July 2015: Waived by Sky Blue FC

In July 2015, Sky Blue FC waived Lo'eau LaBonta to make room on the roster for players returning from the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup.

2015: Drafted by Sky Blue FC

In 2015, Lo'eau LaBonta was drafted by Sky Blue FC in the NWSL College Draft.

May 2016: Signed by FC Kansas City and debut

In May 2016, Lo'eau LaBonta signed with FC Kansas City and debuted for FCKC against the Orlando Pride, soon earning a regular starting position.

2016: Signs with FC Kansas City

In 2016, Lo'eau LaBonta signed with FC Kansas City after being drafted by Sky Blue FC in 2015.

October 2017: Joined Western Sydney Wanderers

In October 2017, Lo'eau LaBonta joined Australian club Western Sydney Wanderers.

2017: FC Kansas City ceased operations

FC Kansas City ceased operations after the 2017 season.

February 8, 2018: Added to Utah Royals FC Roster

On February 8, 2018, Lo'eau LaBonta was officially added to the roster of the Utah Royals FC.

2018: Returned to Western Sydney Wanderers

In 2018, Lo'eau LaBonta returned to the Western Sydney Wanderers for the 2018–19 season and appeared in 9 games.

2019: Scored first goal for Utah Royals and NWSL Team of the Month

In 2019, Lo'eau LaBonta scored her first goal for the Utah Royals on April 21 and was named to the NWSL Team of the Month for August.

2021: Returns to Kansas City Current

In 2021, Lo'eau LaBonta returned to Kansas City when the Kansas City Current began play.

August 19, 2022: Viral goal celebration

On August 19, 2022, Lo'eau LaBonta's elaborate goal celebration against Angel City FC, where she pretended to injure her hamstring before twerking, went viral and earned her the nickname "Celly Queen".

2022: Named to NWSL Best XI

In 2022, Lo'eau LaBonta helped lead the Kansas City Current to the NWSL title game and was named to the NWSL Best XI.

June 23, 2024: First career brace

On June 23, 2024, LaBonta scored her first career brace in a 4–1 win against Portland Thorns.

2024: Appearance on 'The Offseason'

In 2024, Lo'eau LaBonta appeared in the first season of "The Offseason", a reality television series following NWSL players training before the new season.

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