Soccer

Tri-Cities soccer standout Summer Yates drafted into the pros

Chiawana High School grad Summer Yates, second from left, sits with her parents Kandy and Blake Yates and her sports agent Jason Jennings, far left, of Narrow Pathway Management, during her National Women’s Soccer League draft party.

A framed poster print with photos of Chiawana High School graduate Summer Yates’ is displayed Thursday during her National Women’s Soccer League draft party held in Kennewick. 
A framed poster print with photos of Chiawana High School graduate Summer Yates’ is displayed Thursday during her National Women’s Soccer League draft party held in Kennewick.  Bob Brawdy bbrawdy@tricityherald.com

She was joined by about 75 relatives, friends and supporters at Thursday afternoon’s event at Summer’s Hub in Kennewick to watch the televised draft.

Chiawana High School graduate Summer Yates’ name appears on the television screen Thursday during her National Women’s Soccer League draft party. The University of Washington soccer standout was selected 39th overall by the Florida based Orlando Pride soccer team.
Chiawana High School graduate Summer Yates’ name appears on the television screen Thursday during her National Women’s Soccer League draft party. The University of Washington soccer standout was selected 39th overall by the Florida based Orlando Pride soccer team. Bob Brawdy bbrawdy@tricityherald.com

The University of Washington soccer standout was selected 39th overall by the Florida-based Orlando Pride team.

Chiawana High School grad Summer Yates, second from left, sits with her parents Kandy and Blake Yates and her sports agent Jason Jennings, far left, of Narrow Pathway Management, during her National Women’s Soccer League draft party. She was joined by about 75 relatives, friends and supporters at Thursday afternoon’s event at Summer’s Hub in Kennewick to watch the televised draft. The University of Washington soccer standout was selected 39th overall by the Florida-based Orlando Pride team.
Chiawana High School grad Summer Yates, second from left, sits with her parents Kandy and Blake Yates and her sports agent Jason Jennings, far left, of Narrow Pathway Management, during her National Women’s Soccer League draft party. She was joined by about 75 relatives, friends and supporters at Thursday afternoon’s event at Summer’s Hub in Kennewick to watch the televised draft. The University of Washington soccer standout was selected 39th overall by the Florida-based Orlando Pride team. Bob Brawdy bbrawdy@tricityherald.com

This story was originally published January 13, 2023 at 11:21 AM.

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Bob Brawdy is Herald photographer and videographer dedicated to telling the stories of Tri-Citians through his images and videos. He’s worked for the Herald for more than 35 years, starting as an aspiring photographer when he was still in high school.
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