Claire Hutton

Midfielder (she/her)

HOMETOWN: Bethlehem, NY, USA

HEIGHT: 5'6"

Claire Hutton joined the Kansas City Current in December 2023 as a 17-year-old through the NWSL's Under-18 Entry Mechanism, opting to turn professional over a collegiate career at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. She made her professional debut in March 2024 and quickly became a fixture in the lineup. Hutton started 19 of 22 matches for the Current in her stellar rookie season and was named a finalist for both 2024 NWSL Rookie of the Year and 2024 U.S. Soccer Young Player of the Year.

Internationally, Hutton made her U.S. Soccer debut with the U-17 National Team that won the 2022 Concacaf Championship in the Dominican Republic. She ranked third on the team with six goals in the tournament. She was named captain of the U.S. U-19 National Team that earned bronze at the 2023 PanAm Games. Hutton also played a pivotal role for the U.S. U-20 squad at the 2024 FIFA U-20 World Cup. She started five games as one of the youngest players on the roster and helped the team secure a bronze medal.