Washington women’s soccer star Mia Hamant died at the age of 21 following a battle with Stage 4 kidney cancer, the school announced Thursday .

“Mia was the heart of our program — someone who lifted up everyone around her with her joy, courage, and kindness,” Washington coach Nicole Van Dyke said in a school release. “Even in the most difficult moments, she showed an unshakable spirit that inspired her teammates and coaches every single day. Mia made us all better people, and her impact will be felt in this program and in all of our lives forever.”

Washington women’s soccer player in March 2025. Getty Images

Hamant, a goalie, learned in April that she had been diagnosed with Stage 4 SMARCB1-deficient kidney cancer, a rare and aggressive form.

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