A Stanford College pupil discovered lifeless on campus has been recognized as Katie Meyer, the group captain and star goalkeeper for the 2019 Cardinal ladies's nationwide champion soccer group, CBS San Francisco stories.
Whereas not disclosing any particulars surrounding Meyer's dying, the college stated the campus was in a state of mourning and that grief counselors had been obtainable.
"It's with nice disappointment that we report that Katie Meyer, a senior majoring in Worldwide Relations and minoring in Historical past, a Resident Assistant, and a group captain and goalkeeper on the Stanford Ladies's Soccer Group, has handed away," college officers stated in a information launch. "Please be part of us in providing our deepest condolences to her dad and mom and sisters. We'd additionally like to increase our heartfelt condolences to Katie's mates, hallmates, classmates, teammates, college and coaches."
"Katie was terribly dedicated to all the things and everybody in her world," the assertion continued. "Her mates describe her as a larger-than-life group participant in all her pursuits."
The 22-year-old grew up in Burbank and excelled at soccer at an early age. She was a member of the U16 lady's nationwide group that performed matches in Italy and the Netherlands.
At Stanford, as a red-shirt freshman she made 16 begins in 2019 with a 0.26 goals-against common and a 0.818 save share. However she's going to at all times be remembered for her play within the shootout of the 2019 NCAA championship match. A video of her making a vital save within the shootout and celebrating went viral.
"Fiercely aggressive, Katie made two essential saves in a penalty shootout towards North Carolina to assist Stanford win its third NCAA ladies's soccer championship in 2019," college officers stated. "Katie was a brilliant shining gentle for thus many on the sphere and in our neighborhood."
Information of Meyer's dying triggered an outpouring of emotion on social media.
"Ahhhh. Sending ❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏 to Katie's household and mates. Coronary heart wrenching. Hug somebody near you. Inform them how a lot you like them," posted former Stanford star and US Nationwide Group nice Julie Foudy.
"Relaxation Simple ❤️ we miss you, fly excessive angel .. please everybody hug your family members at the moment," posted former teammate and professional soccer participant Tegan McGrady.
"I'm heartbroken💔 I had the glory to play alongside Katie for a season & she impressed not solely me however everybody else round her❤️ Your superb coronary heart & smile can be missed❤️ Sending like to her mates & household❤️," posted former teammate Lauren Sesselmann.
In a message on Tuesday to Stanford college students, college and employees, Vice Provost for Scholar Affairs Susie Brubaker-Cole stated an undergraduate pupil had died inside a residence on the campus. It appeared to have occurred at Crothers Corridor the place police and emergency car had been seen at round 11 a.m.
The Stanford Day by day reported a police officer characterised the dying as a medical emergency. Brubaker-Cole cited police as saying there was no ongoing security menace to these on campus. The college didn't determine the coed on the time nor the reason for dying to honor the household's privateness.