Croix Soto

Croix Soto (born January 2, 2001) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a defender in the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) for the Houston Dash.

Early life
A native of Pasadena, California, Soto is African American, Puerto Rican and German. Her great-grandfather was born in Puerto Rico. She grew up participating in the sports of track and field, basketball, cheer, gymnastics and soccer, which her mother also played.

Soto grew up a fan of the Los Angeles Sol, especially Marta, and Sydney Leroux of the UCLA Bruins.

College career
Soto started all four years she attended University of Oregon She played every minute of the Ducks' 2021 season, during which Oregon held nine clean sheets in 18 games. Soto was a two-time All-Pac 12 selection.

Club career
After graduating from Oregon, Soto went undrafted in the 2023 NWSL Draft. She then practiced with the North Carolina Courage on a trial basis.

Kansas City Current
Soto signed a one-year deal in 2023 with the Kansas City Current, who had several defenders out for injuries. Soto made eight starts in 12 appearances for the Current.

Houston Dash
Soto signed with the Houston Dash for the 2024 season with an option for 2025.