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Veronica Anne Latsko (born December 12, 1995) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a forward for Seattle Reign FC of the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL).
College career
Latsko made 93 appearances for the Cavaliers during her four-year college career. In 2014 and 2017 she appeared in every game for Virginia. In 2017 she tied the UVA single-game record for points and was and All-ACC first team selection.
Club career
= Houston Dash, 2018–21
=Latsko was selected by the Houston Dash with the 28th pick in the 2018 NWSL College Draft. On March 24 she officially signed with the club and made her debut the following day against the Chicago Red Stars.
Latsko scored her first career goal on May 18 against Sky Blue FC, her goal was the game-winning goal in a 3–2 win for Houston. She also scored the game-winning goal on May 24 against the Seattle Reign. It was Houston's first ever win over Seattle.
Loan to Adelaide United, 2018–19
Latsko signed with Adelaide United for the 2018–19 W-League season, alongside Houston Dash teammate Amber Brooks. Latsko finished tied for second in the Golden Boot race with 9 goals, 4 behind Golden Boot winner Sam Kerr.
Loan to Sydney, 2019–20
Latsko returned to Australia for the 2019–20 W-League season, signing on loan with Sydney FC joining Houston Dash teammate Sofia Huerta.
= Seattle Reign, 2022–
=In January 2022, the Dash traded Latsko to Seattle Reign FC in exchange for the Reign's 3rd round pick in the 2023 NWSL Draft, along with $30,000 in NWSL allocation money. Latsko scored her first goal with the Reign on March 26, 2022, in a 3–1 win over Angel City FC in the NWSL Challenge Cup. She notched her first assist with her new club in the same match. During the 2022 Challenge Cup, Latsko started all 7 of the Reign's games, including a semifinal defeat to the Washington Spirit.
In 2023, Latsko and the Reign advanced to the NWSL playoffs. Latsko scored in both the Reign's quarterfinal and semifinal games, netting the lone goals of the match in each fixture. She started in the championship match against NJ/NY Gotham FC, which the Reign lost, 2–1. Latsko had a one-on-one opportunity in front of goal during the second half, but her attempt was saved by opposing goalkeeper Mandy Haught.
On February 7, 2024, the Latsko and the Reign agreed to a contract extension through 2025.
Honors
Houston Dash
NWSL Challenge Cup: 2020
OL Reign
The Women's Cup: 2022
NWSL Shield: 2022
References
External links
Veronica Latsko National Women's Soccer League profile
Veronica Latsko at Seattle Reign FC