Kaya Hawkinson

Kaya Tanada Hawkinson (born April 17, 2000) is a footballer who plays as a midfielder or a defender for A Lyga club Gintra. Born in the United States, she represents the Philippines women's national team.

Early life
Hawkinson was born in Torrance, California and raised in Rancho Palos Verdes, California. She attended Palos Verdes High School.

Youth
Hawkinson had her youth career in LA Galaxy.

Central Coast Mariners
In March 2023, Hawkinson joined NSW League One club Central Coast Mariners.

Gintra
In February 2024, after playing for a season in Australia, Hawkinson joined A Lyga defending champions FC Gintra.

College career
Hawkinson has played college soccer at California State University, Fullerton.

International career
Hawkinson was born in the United States to an American father and a Filipina mother, which made her eligible to represent the United States and Philippines at international level.

Philippines
Hawkinson was included in the Philippines squad for a month-long training camp in Australia. The training camp was part of the national team's preparation for the 2021 Southeast Asian Games held in Hanoi, Vietnam.

She made her debut for the Philippines in an 8–0 win against Fiji, coming in as a substitute replacing Anicka Castañeda in the 46th minute.

Hawkinson scored her first international goal for the Philippines in a 7–0 win against Singapore in the 2022 AFF Women's Championship.

International goals

 * Scores and results list the Philippines' goal tally first.

Philippines

 * Southeast Asian Games third place: 2021
 * AFF Women's Championship: 2022