Stanford women's soccer will retire Katie Meyer's No. 19 jersey in a pregame ceremony Thursday, Sept. 3, before the Cardinal hosts USC at 7 p.m. at Cagan Stadium.

Meyer's parents, Steve and Gina, will receive a framed No. 19 jersey during the ceremony. The match doubles as Stanford's annual Mental Health Awareness game during Suicide Prevention Month, and the program will distribute "Mental Health Matters" hats to fans.

Meyer, a two-time team captain and goalkeeper, wore No. 19 for Stanford from 2018 to 2021. She anchored the Cardinal's 2019 national championship run, making four saves in regulation and two more in the penalty shootout as Stanford defeated No. 2 North Carolina in the College Cup final.

"Retiring the No. 19 is a meaningful way for us to honor her legacy and ensure that future generations … understand the impact she had," head coach Paul Ratcliffe said in Stanford's announcement.

Meyer died by suicide on March 1, 2022, at age 22. She had been facing university disciplinary action at the time of her death.

Her family filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Stanford in November 2022. The university and the Meyer family settled the case in January 2026, with Stanford agreeing to retire the jersey, create the Katie Meyer Leadership Award and adopt the principles of Katie Meyer's Law to support students facing disciplinary proceedings.

Stanford also agreed to collaborate with the family on a mental health initiative for student-athletes at the Wu Tsai Human Performance Alliance.

The inaugural Katie Meyer Leadership Award went to women's soccer player Andrea Kitahata, a teammate of Meyer's during the 2021 season. The award, presented annually at the Stanford Athletic Board Awards ceremony, honors the student-athlete who best reflects Meyer's leadership on and off the field.

After Meyer's death, her family founded Katie's Save, an organization that advocates for systemic changes at colleges to promote mental health and prevent suicide. Their work helped produce California Assembly Bill 1575, signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom on Sept. 28, 2024.

The law, known as Katie Meyer's Law, requires public colleges in California to let students facing disciplinary proceedings choose their own adviser. Stanford, as a private university, is not bound by the state law but agreed to adopt its principles as part of the settlement.

Steve Meyer described the family's broader mission in an October 2025 interview with the Ventura County Star. "When tragedy strikes to this magnitude, if we can find a way to turn that heartbreak and pain into a purpose greater than ourselves, that's a noble aim," he said.

Ratcliffe, now in his 24th season leading the program, brings a 417-74-43 career record at Stanford into Thursday's match. The No. 1-ranked Cardinal enter the 2026 season after finishing as the 2025 national runner-up.

Fans attending the ceremony are encouraged to arrive early. Gates open before the 7 p.m. kickoff.

If you are having suicidal thoughts, call or text 988 to reach the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.