The sports world is still reeling from the news of Katie Meyer’s tragic passing this week. The Stanford University soccer player who helped secure the school’s 2019 NCAA women’s soccer championship was found dead in a campus residence, school officials said Wednesday.
Katie Meyer was a senior International Relations major and team captain and goalkeeper on the Stanford soccer team, the school said.
The latest person to comment on this heartbreaking news is Meyer’s sister, Samantha. She posted a tribute for her sister on her Instagram story.
“There are no words. Thank you for all the kindness extended to my family,” Samantha wrote. “I’m not ready to post anything big yet. We are broken hearted and love Kat so much.”
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Meyer’s cause of death wasn’t disclosed by the school, which has led to some disgusting and unfortunate responses online.
Thoughts and prayers are with Meyer’s family, friends, coaches and teammates during this time.
