Lo'eau LaBonta

Midfielder (she/her)

HOMETOWN: Rancho Cucamonga, CA, United States

HEIGHT: 5'1"

Lo’eau LaBonta, a dynamic midfielder and captain for the Kansas City Current, has been a cornerstone of the club since its inception in 2021. Initially drafted by Sky Blue FC in 2015, she later played for FC Kansas City and the Utah Royals before returning to Kansas City with the Current. Known for her leadership and vibrant goal celebrations, LaBonta has over 85 appearances for the Current with more than 6,300 minutes logged. She has netted 17 goals in teal, including a club-record eight penalties. She earned a spot on the NWSL Best XI in 2022 and to the NWSL Second XI in 2024. Her 2024 season highlights include a brace against the Portland Thorns and assisting both goals in the team's victory in the NWSL x Liga MX Femenil Summer Cup final.

LaBonta played her collegiate career at Stanford University from 2011–14 and was part of the 2011 NCAA Championship team. She made 78 appearances for the Cardinal and scored 22 goals with seven assists while logging over 4,500 minutes. She also earned All-Pac-12 Honorable Mention praise.