Karen Sodeyama joins Chattanooga FC Women for the 2026 season!

Player Bio

Name: Karen Sodeyama
Position: Defender
Height: 5-4
Date of Birth: August 19, 2006
Hometown: Tokyo, Japan
Citizenship: Japan
College team: Arizona Western College

Deep Dive

What has been your career highlight so far?
"Being the NJCAA National Runners-Up."

Other career highlights?
"Scoring four goals and four assists last season."

Off the field

Favorite movie: Bohemian Rhapsody
Favorite sport (other than football): Swimming
Music on heavy rotation right now: BLACKPINK
Favorite football clubs (other than CFC): Manchester City
Hobbies outside of soccer: Watching movies and playing games
Fun fact most people don't know about you: I can probably cook any Japanese dish my teammates want to try

Message to Chattanooga FC's fans

"I’m very excited to join this team. It has been less than a year since I came to the United States, I'm hoping to meet new people, gain new experiences, and continue expanding my potential. I also want to use this opportunity to improve both my English and my level as a player.

"CFC places great importance on the local community. By joining a club like this, I want to help create strong connections between people and inspire others through my performance on the field. I hope to move people’s hearts and be someone young players can look up to. I also want to give back to the team and the community that welcomed me by helping the team win and contributing to the growth of the local community."