In the News: Stanford Retires Katie Meyer’s No. 19, Honoring Her Life and Legacy
Stanford University has officially retired No. 19 in honor of Katie Meyer, the beloved goalkeeper and captain who helped lead Stanford to the 2019 NCAA women’s soccer national championship and whose life and legacy continue to inspire change far beyond the soccer field.
The tribute has received widespread media coverage, highlighting not only Katie’s extraordinary impact at Stanford, but also the work being done in her memory to better protect and support college students. Through Katie’s Save and the continued advocacy surrounding Katie Meyer’s Law, Katie’s family is working to turn an unimaginable loss into meaningful change.
Below is a roundup of recent coverage of Stanford’s historic tribute to Katie and the lasting legacy of No. 19.
Katie Meyer No. 19 Retirement — Media Coverage
| Publication | Date | Headline | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco Chronicle | Sept. 4 | As Stanford retires Katie Meyer’s jersey, the ‘real tribute’ will be changes on campus | View article |
| NBC Bay Area | Sept. 4 | Stanford community honors late soccer player Katie Meyer | View article/video |
| SoccerWire | Sept. 4 | Stanford retires Katie Meyer’s No. 19 jersey in pregame ceremony before 2-2 draw against USC | View article |
| KTVU FOX 2 | Sept. 3 | Stanford to retire the late Katie Meyer’s soccer jersey after her suicide | View article |
| KTVU FOX 2 – Video | Sept. 3 | Stanford to retire the late Katie Meyer’s soccer jersey No. 19 | Watch video |
| KRON4 | Sept. 3 | Stanford to honor late goalkeeper Katie Meyer with jersey retirement | View syndicated KRON4 story |
| ABC7/KGO | Sept. 3 | Stanford to retire Katie Meyer’s jersey number to ‘remember her legacy’ | View syndicated ABC7 story |
| The Athletic | Sept. 2 | Stanford to retire Katie Meyer’s jersey number to ‘honor her legacy’ — Christopher Kamrani | View syndicated article |
| Palo Alto Ledger | Sept. 2 | Stanford honors Katie Meyer with first number retirement | View article |
| Roundtable Sports / Yahoo Sports | Sept. 2 | Stanford Honors Katie Meyer with No. 19 Retirement | View article |
There is also Stanford’s own coverage:
| Publication | Date | Headline | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stanford Athletics | Sept. 3 | Cardinal Retires Meyer’s No. 19, Draws USC | View article |
| Stanford Athletics | Sept. 2 | Top-Ranked Cardinal Wraps Up Homestand Thursday — includes the retirement and Suicide Prevention Month | View article |
| Stanford Athletics | Sept. 1 | Stanford Women’s Soccer to Retire Katie Meyer’s No. 19 | View announcement |
| Stanford Athletics | Sept. 5 | Cardinal Hits the Road Sunday — recaps the No. 19 retirement | View article |