Kaya Tanada Hawkinson (born April 17, 2000) is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for PFF Women's League club Stallion Laguna. Born in the United States, she represents the Philippines at international level.
Early life Hawkinson was born in Torrance, California and raised in Rancho Palos Verdes, California. She attended Palos Verdes High School.
College career Hawkinson has played college soccer at California State University, Fullerton.
Club career 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.
Stallion Laguna In 2025, Hawkinson signed with PFF Women's League side Stallion Laguna.
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 as an alternate for the 2022 AFC Women's Asian Cup. She joined the squad again 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.
Career statistics Club
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational CupContinentalOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsGintra2024A Lyga173—2170264Stallion Laguna2025PFF Women's League100—2000120Career total273004170384
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 6–0 7–0 2022 AFF Women's Championship
Honours FC Gintra A Lyga: 2024
Philippines Southeast Asian Games: 2025 AFF Women's Championship: 2022
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