Madison Hammond

College career Hammond was a four-year starter at Wake Forest University, and team captain for two years. Hammond plays the violin and was a member of the Wake Forest orchestra. She completed her coursework a semester early to prepare for the 2020 NWSL College Draft.

Hammond's appearance made her the first Native American player to play in the NWSL, being Navajo and Pueblo. When she was informed of the milestone during a post-match interview with the Men in Blazers podcast, Hammond was in disbelief and asked for confirmation. She played 319 minutes across nine games, earning three starts, in her first season with Angel City.

During a May 7, 2023, match against Kansas City Current, Hammond filled in for Julie Ertz at defensive midfield against 2022 NWSL Best XI attackers Debinha and Lo'eau LaBonta, and in addition to effectively marking both players, Hammond was credited with the assist on Angel City's match-winning goal. Upon the expiration of her contract at the end of 2025, Hammond departed from Angel City. She had made 72 regular season appearances for the club up to that point.

Utah Royals On December 2, 2025, the Utah Royals signed Hammond to a two-year contract through 2027.

Style of play Hammond is a flexible defender with experience at all backline positions as well as defensive midfield. Teammates, coaches, Hammond also advocates for women's and girls' soccer players to receive similar benefits as men's and boy's athletes, including less expensive soccer academy access and higher pay for professional players.

Hammond's sister Michaela played volleyball for New York University. Hammond's uncle Notah Begay III, a PGA Tour golfer who played with Tiger Woods, was an athletic inspiration.

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