Payton Woodward, Villanova goalkeeper, has signed a professional contract with HK Kópavogur Women in Iceland, becoming one of two former Wildcats currently playing professionally. Woodward follows Viktor Benediktsson, who recently signed with the men's team, and Samantha Rosette, who joined Racing Club de Strasbourg Alsace last July. "Signing to play professional soccer has always been a dream of mine," Woodward stated, expressing gratitude to Villanova soccer for the support. She logged 21 starts in 22 appearances over two seasons, totaling 1923 minutes in net and making 58 saves with a .716 save percentage.

By the Numbers
  • 21 starts in 22 appearances
  • 1923 minutes played in her collegiate career
  • 48 saves with a .706 save percentage in her final season
  • 1.11 goals against average in her final season
State of Play
  • Payton Woodward signed a professional contract with HK Kópavogur Women in Iceland
  • She is one of two former Wildcats currently playing professionally
  • Woodward logged 21 starts in 22 appearances over two seasons
  • She made 58 saves with a .716 save percentage in her collegiate career
Bottom Line

Payton Woodward, a former Villanova goalkeeper, has signed a professional contract with HK Kópavogur Women in Iceland, fulfilling her dream of playing professional soccer. She expressed gratitude to Villanova soccer for the support and is now part of the growing Wildcats' professional legacy.