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Kaya Tanada Hawkinson (born April 17, 2000) is a footballer who plays as a midfielder or a defender for Cal State Fullerton Titans. 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.
Club career
Youth
Hawkinson had her youth career in LA Galaxy.
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.
| # | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | July 6, 2022 | Rizal Memorial Stadium, Manila |  Singapore | 6–0 | 7–0 | 2022 AFF Women's Championship |
Honours
International
Philippines
- Southeast Asian Games third place: 2021
- AFF Women's Championship: 2022