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Natalie Means is Denver Summit FC's Rookie You Need to Know
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- Apr 14, 2026
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Summary
A defender who scored 21 goals in college. Her first professional contract. And somehow, she ended up exactly where she always dreamed. Kate Hanson sits down with Denver Summit FC defender Natalie Means (#4) — Georgetown's do-everything wingback who just made the jump to the NWSL in the club's inaugural season. Kaleigh Kurtz personally vouched for her. The stats speak for themselves. And after this conversation, you'll understand why this rookie is one of the most interesting players on the roster. What we cover: ⚽ How Natalie talked her way into Georgetown during COVID recruiting — over Zoom, no visits, barely on scholarship ⚽ Why a natural scorer ends up playing defense — and how Nick Cushing is leaning into it ⚽ What it's like learning a new position next to Carson Pickett and Kaleigh Kurtz in your first pro season ⚽ Her honest take on Summit's 1W-3D-1L start — what's clicking and what's still coming ⚽ The moment at the home opener that took her breath away ⚽ Why she sometimes forgets Denver is an expansion team — and why that's actually a good sign Read more → 5280pitch.com Get the weekly newsletter → 5280pitch.com Follow us → instagram.com/5280pitch Follow Natalie → instagram.com/nataliemeans_ #DenverSummitFC #NWSL #NatalieMeans #WomensSoccer #ColoradoSoccer #NWSLExpansion #Georgetown