Katarina Tarr

Katarina Ann Tarr (born April 10, 1987) is a retired American soccer defender who last played for the Portland Thorns FC of the National Women's Soccer League. She previously played for SG Essen-Schönebeck in the German Bundesliga and for WPSL and W-League sides River Cities FC, FC St. Louis and Buffalo Flash.

Early life Born in Whitefish, Montana, Tarr was raised in Vancouver, Washington. She attended Columbia River High School where she was named an all-league selection four times and was awarded first-team all-state honors three times. Tarr also played for the regional Olympic developmentment program (ODP) team. She finished her time at Missouri as the seventh all-time in career games played with 82 and ninth all-time in career games started with 75. As a defender, she scored five goals and served two assists during her collegiate career.

Playing career

SGS Essen-Schönebeck, 2010-2012 Tarr played for SG Essen-Schönebeck in the Frauen Bundesliga, the top division league in Germany during the 2010/11 season. She scored 3 goals as a defender during her 20 appearances for the club. She returned for the 2011/12 season and started in all seven of the matches in which she played. SGS Essen-Schönebeck finished fifth during the regular season. During the 2012/13 season, Tarr scored 1 goal in her 11 appearances for the club.

Portland Thorns, 2014 In April 2014, it was announced that Tarr had signed with the Portland Thorns of the National Women's Soccer League for the 2014 season. She made her first appearance for the club during a match against FC Kansas City on April 26, 2014.