Havana Solaun, Author at Our Game Magazine

JoinedApril 14, 2019

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Havana Solaun is a midfielder for the North Carolina Courage in the National Women's Soccer League. She received a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Florida. Solaun earned All-Southeastern Conference first-team honors in 2014 and 2013 and also appeared on the NSCAA All-South Region teams in those same seasons. As a senior in 2014, Solaun registered collegiate best totals for goals (9), assists (9), and points (27) to finish second among the Gators in each category. Solaun began her professional career with the then Seattle Reign FC of the National Women's Soccer League in 2015. After two years, she was traded to fellow NWSL club Washington Spirit for two years until moving to Norway to join Klepp IL. Outside of soccer, her interests include crossword puzzles, coffee, tennis, and the occasional farm chore. You can follow Solaun on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/havana_solaun/.

Havana Solaun's well-traveled luggage. (Hacana Solaun)

Courage

Havana Solaun recounts her crazy 2020, from signing to play in France to playing in Cyprus, all against the uncertain backdrop of a pandemic.

Havana Solaun

In Features NWSL

on April 11, 202131 min read

Perspectives: Havana Solaun’s Road to France

Havana Solaun, midfielder for the Jamaican Women's National Team and Klepp IL in the Toppserien shares her unique road to France 2019.

Havana Solaun

In Jamaica World Cup

on June 14, 201911 min read

France 2019 1v1s: Khadija Shaw

Dynamic Khadija "Bunny" Shaw is a forward for the Jamaican National Team. Here, Havan Solaun interviews her fellow teammate and discusses growing up in Jamaica and what family and football mean to her.

Havana Solaun

In Jamaica World Cup

on June 9, 20199 min read

Havana Solaun through the years, from pee-wee soccer to Washington Spirit.

Letters to a Young Player: Havana Solaun

Havana Solaun writes a letter to herself as a young player and offers encouragement along with perspective.

Havana Solaun

In Community Features

on May 8, 20194 min read

Naomi Girma on the USWNT’s Loss against England at Wembley

Sophia Smith on Her Good Form and Reaction after USA’s Loss to England at Wembley

Seventeen-Year-Old Alyssa Thompson Debuts for the Senior U.S. Women’s National Team

Becoming an Olympian is a “Dream Come True” for Team GB’s Lotte Wubben-Moy

Concacaf Women’s Olympic Qualifying U.S. Broadcast Schedule is Here, Finally

Phil Neville, England Turn Attentions to Tokyo and the Euros with Squad Announcement

The Spanish Minnows Who Helped Develop Some of Barca’s Biggest Superstars

Jill Ellis Looking ahead to 2019 after U.S. Closes Out an Unbeaten 2018 with a Tight 1-0 Win in Scotland

U.S. Battles Past Scotland to Ensure Unbeaten 2018 Thanks to Alex Morgan’s Goal

Courage

Sue Kumaning Opens Up on How BT Sport’s Ultimate Goal Saved Her Love of the Game

Christen Press on Joining Manchester United

NWSL Releases 2023 Schedule

Ahead of the NWSL College Draft, Michelle Cooper Discusses the Opportunities Coming Her Way On and Off the Field

Sophia Smith’s Journey from Childhood Prodigy to U.S. Superstar

A Footballer’s Journey: Meet Brenna McPartlan

2020 NWSL Draft: Who Went Where and Why

Columbia State Chargers Look to Continue Making Their Mark on NJCAA Women’s Soccer

Manchester United’s Martin Ho on Changing Managers and the Club’s Positive Start to the Season

Deyna Castellanos and Kerstin Casparij on Settling Into Life at Manchester City

2022-2023 Barclays Women’s Super League Preview

Charting Ji So-yun’s Career as the Midfielder Prepares for Her Final Appearance with Chelsea in the Women’s FA Cup Final

Man City Puts a Big Dent in Everton’s Big Day

Khadija “Bunny” Shaw’s Journey to the Top

Man City vs. Chelsea Showed, Yet Again, Why Women’s Football Has Nothing to Prove

Courage

Perspectives: Havana Solaun’s Road to France

France 2019 1v1s: Khadija Shaw

Letters to a Young Player: Havana Solaun