Keera’s bio
- Birth Date: February 17, 2026
- Birth Place: Ottawa, Ontario
- Kicking Foot: right
- Jersey Number: 0
- Playing Position: Midfielder
- Signing Date: February 15, 2026
Keera Melenhorst is a Canadian midfielder from Ottawa who plays for Ottawa Rapid FC in the Northern Super League. A dynamic and attack-minded playmaker known for her vision, technical ability, and work rate, she joined the Rapid in 2026 to begin her professional career in her hometown.
Melenhorst developed through the Canadian youth national team system and starred collegiately at the University of Pittsburgh, where she was a consistent offensive contributor in the ACC and helped lead the Panthers to NCAA Tournament appearances. Internationally, she represented Canada at the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup and won a bronze medal at the 2022 Concacaf Women’s U-20 Championship. She now brings top-level collegiate and international experience to Ottawa as part of the club’s next chapter.