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HOUSTON, TEXAS (March 5, 2026) The Houston Dash announced the signing of defender Cate Hardin (shown left) for the 2026 season, adding a young defender who impressed the club during preseason.
Hardin joined Houston earlier this year as a non-roster invitee after finishing her college career at the University of Georgia. She traveled with the team to California for the Coachella Valley Invitational and earned a spot on the club’s preseason roster on January 26. The 22-year-old will wear No. 18 for the Dash this season.
Hardin finished her senior season in 2025 as one of Georgia’s most important players. She started all 21 matches and led all Bulldogs field players with 1,723 minutes on the field. Her strong season earned her Second Team All-SEC honors in the Southeastern Conference.
Even as a defender, Hardin helped the Bulldogs in attack. She led the team with four assists and finished third on the team with 31 shots and nine shots on goal. She also scored a game-winning goal on the road against Texas A&M Aggies women's soccer.
During her four years at Georgia, Hardin appeared in 81 matches and made 70 starts. She played more than 5,900 minutes and helped lead a defense that recorded 17 shutouts. The Bulldogs also ranked among the conference leaders in several defensive stats during her time with the team.
Hardin also stood out in the classroom. She earned Academic All-District honors twice and was a three-time member of the SEC Academic Honor Roll.
Now, Hardin will look to bring her strong defense, leadership, and work ethic to Houston as she begins her professional career with the Dash.
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