Veronica Anne Latsko (born December 12, 1995) is an American soccer player who plays as a forward for OL Reign of the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL).
![]() Latsko in 2018 with Adelaide United | |||
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Veronica Anne Latsko[1] | ||
Date of birth | (1995-12-12) December 12, 1995 (age 26) | ||
Place of birth | Venetia, Pennsylvania | ||
Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) | ||
Position(s) | Forward | ||
Club information | |||
Current team | OL Reign | ||
Number | 24 | ||
College career | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2014–2017 | Virginia | 93 | (26) |
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2018–2021 | Houston Dash | 25 | (4) |
2018–2019 | → Adelaide United (loan) | 12 | (9) |
2019–2020 | → Sydney FC (loan) | 10 | (3) |
2022– | OL Reign | 5 | (0) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of April 28, 2020 |
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.[1]
Latsko was selected by the Houston Dash with the 28th pick in the 2018 NWSL College Draft.[2] On March 24 she officially signed with the club and made her debut the following day against the Chicago Red Stars.[3][4]
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.[5] She also scored the game-winning goal on May 24 against the Seattle Reign. It was Houston's first ever win over Seattle.[6]
Latsko signed with Adelaide United for the 2018–19 W-League season, alongside Houston Dash teammate Amber Brooks.[7] Latsko finished tied for second in the Golden Boot race with 9 goals, 4 behind Golden Boot winner Sam Kerr.
Latsko returned to Australia for the 2019–20 W-League season, signing on loan with Sydney FC joining Houston Dash teammate Sofia Huerta.[8]
OL Reign – current squad | |
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2018–19 W-League PFA Team of the Season | |
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