Laveni Vaka

Laveni Vaka (born August 11, 2001) is a footballer who plays as a defender for Fort Lauderdale United FC of the USL Super League. Born in the United States, she is a Tonga international.[1][2]

Laveni Vaka
Personal information
Date of birth (2001-08-11) August 11, 2001
Place of birth Sandy, Utah, United States
Height 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)
Position(s) Defender
Team information
Current team
 Fort Lauderdale United FC
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2019–2023 BYU Cougars 97 (0)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2024– Fort Lauderdale United FC
International career
2018– Tonga 5 (1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Career

Vaka started her career with BYU Cougars in the United States.[3][4][5][6] She was drafted by Bay FC in the fourth round of the 2024 NWSL Draft on January 12, 2024.[7]

She signed with Fort Lauderdale United FC in May 2024.[8]

References
  1. "Laveni Vaka: Tongan talent in the United States". oceaniafootballcenter.org. June 11, 2022.
  2. "Vaka sisters to play for Tongan national soccer team". heraldextra.com.
  3. "JDCHS girls soccer team putting in work on the field". draperjournal.com.
  4. "What's the secret to BYU's unprecedented success in NCAA women's sports this year?". deseret.com. December 18, 2023.
  5. "One key player in the women's College Cup". topdrawersoccer.com.
  6. "NCAA Division I Women's Soccer All-Region Teams revealed for 2021". soccerwire.com.
  7. "Bay FC selects five players in 2024 NWSL Draft". Bay FC. January 12, 2024. Retrieved January 22, 2024.
  8. "Fort Lauderdale United FC makes history signing Tonga's first female professional soccer player, Laveni Vaka".


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