Katie Sullivan (soccer)


Katherine Sullivan is an American professional soccer player who plays as a forward for USL Super League club Sporting JAX. She played college soccer for the Johns Hopkins Blue Jays, where she became one of the program’s all-time top scorers.

Early life and youth career

Sullivan grew up in Yardley, Pennsylvania, and played high school soccer at Villa Joseph Marie High School under head coach Richard Finneyfrock. She helped lead the team to one state championship and four district championships, finishing her prep career with 56 goals and 44 assists.
At the club level, she played for NJ Rush Grey, winning the US Youth Soccer New Jersey State Cup. She also volunteered with Special Stars, a program supporting children with special needs in sports.

College career

Sullivan attended Johns Hopkins University, where she played four seasons for the Blue Jays women’s soccer team. As a sophomore in 2022, she emerged as the team’s central playmaker, earning regional recognition for her composure and attacking instincts. That season, she helped lead Johns Hopkins to its first-ever NCAA Division III National Championship, scoring the game-winning goal in the final against Case Western Reserve and contributing multiple goals and assists throughout the tournament.
Over her collegiate career, Sullivan scored 60 goals and recorded 31 assists, ranking second in program history in both categories and totaling 151 points. She also played a key role in helping Johns Hopkins set a program record for most goals in a single season. Her outstanding performances earned her numerous conference and national honors, including selections to the USC All-America teams.
In 2024, Sullivan was named the NCAA Division III nominee for the Honda Athlete of the Year in soccer, part of the prestigious Honda Sports Award program recognizing the top NCAA Division III women’s soccer player nationwide.
In December 2024, she was further honored as the NCAA Division III National Player of the Year by Philadelphia Soccer Now, recognizing her goal-scoring exploits, All-American accolades, and leadership during Johns Hopkins’ record-setting season.

Club career

Athlone Town A.F.C. Ladies

Sullivan signed with Athlone Town of the League of Ireland Women's Premier Division on February 22, 2025. She contributed three goals and three assists for the club.

Sporting JAX

On June 18, 2025, Sullivan signed with USL Super League expansion club Sporting JAX.

Honors

Team
Individual – Athletic
Individual – Academic

Personal life

Sullivan majored in economics. In addition to soccer, she briefly competed on Johns Hopkins' track and field team during her freshman year. Her aunt lives in Amelia Island, Florida, 33 miles north of Jacksonville.