Natalie Beckman

Natalie Katherine Beckman (born March 25, 2000) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a defender.

Youth career Beckman was born and raised in Aurora, Colorado, and played youth soccer for Elite Clubs National League club Colorado Storm.

College career On August 12, 2015, Beckman committed to playing NCAA Division I women's soccer for the University of Denver Pioneers,

Club career Portland Thorns FC, 2022–2023 NWSL club Portland Thorns FC selected Beckman with the 48th overall pick in the 2022 NWSL Draft. On March 15, 2022, Thorns FC announced that the club had signed Beckman to a one-year contract with an option for an additional year.

On March 26, 2022, Beckman made her professional debut in a 2022 NWSL Challenge Cup match against San Diego Wave FC as a second-half substitute. On June 12, 2022, Beckman made her regular-season debut for Thorns FC in a match against Houston Dash as a 64th-minute substitute.

Thorns FC exercised its option on Beckman's contract for a second year ahead of the 2023 season. Beckman moved from playing forward to the defense in her second season.

She was out of contract in November 2023.

AC Sparta Prague, 2024 On 1 March 2024, Beckman signed a contract with Czech Women's First League club Sparta Prague. After 16 caps, 8 goals in the league, and her Champions League debut against Linköping, Beckman, in December 2024, left the club.

Honors NWSL Championship: 2022