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Women's Soccer Alumni Spotlight
July 21, 2017 | Women's Soccer
This week features Kate Cunningham
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Kate Cunningham came to the University of Louisville from Carmel, Ind. in 2007. She battled injury throughout her career and ultimately had her career cut short due to hip problems. Overall, she made a significant impact on the program both on and off the field.
Cunningham played in 20 of 21 matches during her freshman season and finished the season by playing every minute of the final seven matches. She took a penalty kick in the Big East Quarterfinals against Marquette that broke a scoreless tie and gave Cunningham her first career goal. The goal ended up being the game-winner, propelling the Cards to the semifinals.
In her sophomore year, Cunningham started all 19 games for the Cards. She was also named a Big East Academic All-Star and Athletic Director's Honor Roll.
Cunningham's soccer career was cut short during her junior year as she battled injuries pretty regularly. However, she would start in all 17 games for the Cardinals and scored the game-winning goal in Louisville's 3-2 win over Seton Hall.
Coach Ferguson Dayes had this to say about Kate:
"Kate's career ended way too early. She was an excellent soccer player, small in stature, but had a big engine. One of the smartest and most technical players I was ever able to coach."
Cunningham played in 20 of 21 matches during her freshman season and finished the season by playing every minute of the final seven matches. She took a penalty kick in the Big East Quarterfinals against Marquette that broke a scoreless tie and gave Cunningham her first career goal. The goal ended up being the game-winner, propelling the Cards to the semifinals.
In her sophomore year, Cunningham started all 19 games for the Cards. She was also named a Big East Academic All-Star and Athletic Director's Honor Roll.
Cunningham's soccer career was cut short during her junior year as she battled injuries pretty regularly. However, she would start in all 17 games for the Cardinals and scored the game-winning goal in Louisville's 3-2 win over Seton Hall.
Coach Ferguson Dayes had this to say about Kate:
"Kate's career ended way too early. She was an excellent soccer player, small in stature, but had a big engine. One of the smartest and most technical players I was ever able to coach."
Thank You, Coach: Karen Ferguson-Dayes Announces Retirement
Thursday, February 19
WSOC: Karen Ferguson-Dayes Presser (11/17/25)
Monday, November 17
NCAA Tournament: Louisville vs. Kentucky
Monday, November 17
WSOC: Mackenzie Geigle and Erynn Floyd Presser (vs. Kentucky/NCAA Tournament - 11/15/25)
Saturday, November 15
