Natalie Means

Natalie Means (born November 12, 2003) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a defender or winger for Denver Summit FC of the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL). She played college soccer for the Georgetown Hoyas.

Early life

Means grew up in Lafayette, California, and attended Acalanes High School. She played club soccer for Lamorinda SC, where she competed in the Girls Academy and served as a team captain.

College career

Means played college soccer for the Georgetown Hoyas from 2022 to 2025. As a freshman in 2022, Means started all 22 matches for Georgetown, recording two goals and two assists and she was named to the All-BIG EAST Second Team and the All-BIG EAST Freshman Team. In 2023, Means made 21 appearances with 19 starts, scoring five goals.

In 2024, Means started all 21 matches, recording five goals and seven assists. She earned All-BIG EAST First Team and United Soccer Coaches All-Region Second Team honors. In 2025, Means started all 23 matches, recording 10 goals and six assists. She finished her collegiate career with 79 appearances and 21 goals.

Club career

In January 2026, Means signed with Denver Summit FC ahead of the club's inaugural National Women's Soccer League season, agreeing to a two-year contract through 2027. She netted her first professional goal on July 18, 2026, scoring the late game-winner against the Portland Thorns from a tight angle.