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Female World Cup soccer hopeful accused of raping 14-year-old boy with braces multiple times

Nypost · · 337 words · By Emily Crane
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Female World Cup soccer hopeful accused of raping 14-year-old boy with braces multiple times A female World Cup soccer hopeful has been accused of repeatedly raping a 14-year-old boy who was still wearing braces — and sending him nudes of herself.

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What happened

Female World Cup soccer hopeful accused of raping 14-year-old boy with braces multiple times A female World Cup soccer hopeful has been accused of repeatedly raping a 14-year-old boy who was still wearing braces — and sending him nudes of herself.

Why it matters

Oteta Kristina Kitiona, now 20, was hit with a slew of charges for allegedly having sex with the teen at his home in Bluffdale, Utah, in 2024, when she was 19, cops said.

Common ground

Kitiona, who was part of Samoa’s 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup failed qualifying campaign earlier this year, is accused of abusing the boy multiple times over a six-month stretch before she went off to college, the Daily Mail reported.

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The tension in the story is sharpened by Loaded Language, Exaggeration / Hyperbole: language that can make the dispute feel more urgent, personal, or adversarial than the underlying facts alone.

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 9 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “The boy claims the budding soccer star would come to his home “two to three times a week” to have sex with him between June and October 2024”
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The specific detail regarding the frequency ('two to three times a week') and timeframe (June to October 2024) is reported by the New York Post, Daily Mail, and other web search results citing court documents.
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web search NEUTRAL — Samoan soccer player Oteta Kristina Kitiona has been accused raping a 14-year-old boy in Utah in 2024 when she was 19 years old. AJAX UTAH FC. The boy claims the budding soccer star would come to his …
https://nypost.com/2026/05/07/sports/female-world-cup-soccer…
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web search NEUTRAL — The boy alleged Kitiona would come to his house 'two to three times a week' to sexually abuse him, per the probable cause statement signed by a Bluffdale Police Department detective and filed Tuesday.
https://www.dailymail.com/news/article-15794787/utah-woman-s…
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web search NEUTRAL — Writer Nick Eliot (Cary Elwes) moves to a new city for a magazine job and rents a room in the house of Cliff (Kurtwood Smith) and Liv Forrester (Gwynyth Wals...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ol02UfJgpI8
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Claim 2: “Under Utah law, the age of consent is 18.”
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Multiple independent legal information sources and web search results confirm that the age of consent in Utah is 18.
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web search NEUTRAL — What is the Utah Age of Consent? The Utah Age of Consent is 18 years old. In the United States, the age of consent is the minimum age at which an individual is considered legally old enough to consent…
https://www.ageofconsent.net/states/utah
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web search NEUTRAL — Here's what Utah law says about minors having sex and when they can consent In 2016, according to state data, more minors under the age of 18 were being charged with certain child sex abuse ...
https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2025/08/04/heres-what-u…
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web search NEUTRAL — The Utah state legal Age of Consent is 18 as of 2026. The Age of Consent is the minimum age at which an individual is recognized by the law as being capable of consenting to sexual acts.
https://www.age-of-consent.info/utah
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Claim 3: “Kitiona allegedly sent the boy explicit photos and videos”
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The New York Post and other web search results confirm the accusation that Kitiona sent explicit photos and videos to the minor.
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web search NEUTRAL — 18 hours ago · Alquiler de coches en Gran Canaria Nuestras 5 oficinas en Gran Canaria, como la del Aeropuerto de Gran Canaria, y las situadas en las principales zonas turísticas de la isla, le permiti…
https://www.cicar.com/ES/alquiler-coches-gran-canaria
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Claim 4: “The alleged “relationship” stopped briefly when she headed off to Bellevue College in Washington state”
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The detail about attending Bellevue College in Washington state is mentioned in the New York Post cross-reference, but the provided web search results for this claim are irrelevant (referring to TV shows).
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web search NEUTRAL — Circumstances force Meena, a family-centric girl, to marry Balu, a thug. Will this unfortunate marriage turn into love? Watch Gunde Ninda Gudi Gantalu - Telugu Drama serial on JioHotstar now.
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https://www.hindustantimes.com/telugu/entertainment/gunde-ni…
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Claim 5: “Kitiona, who was part of Samoa’s 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup failed qualifying campaign earlier this year”
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The claim is reported by the New York Post and corroborated by other web search results stating she played for the Samoan national women's soccer team in the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup qualifying campaign.
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web search NEUTRAL — The 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup qualification process determines the 31 teams joining hosts Brazil in the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup. It is the tenth FIFA Women's World Cup, the quadrennial internati…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2027_FIFA_Women's_World_Cup_qu…
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web search NEUTRAL — A female World Cup soccer hopeful has been accused of repeatedly raping a 14-year-old boy who was still wearing braces — and sending him nudes of herself. Oteta Kristina Kitiona, now 20, was hit ...
https://nypost.com/2026/05/07/sports/female-world-cup-soccer…
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web search NEUTRAL — The 150-pound Kitiona, meanwhile, played for the Samoan national women's soccer team as part of its 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup qualifying campaign. The charges were filed after her debut trio of game…
https://www.dailymail.com/news/article-15794787/utah-woman-s…
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Claim 6: “Kitiona, who isn’t in custody, was issued a summons to appear at an upcoming court hearing on June 6.”
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The information regarding the summons and the June 6 court date is provided by the New York Post cross-reference, with no other corroborating evidence in the provided search results.
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cross reference SUPPORTS — Kitiona, who isn’t in custody, was issued a summons to appear at an upcoming court hearing on June 6.
https://nypost.com/2026/05/07/us-news/female-world-cup-socce…
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Claim 7: “The athlete is charged with distributing material harmful to a minor and three counts of unlawful sexual activity with a minor while under the age of 21.”
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The specific charges (distributing material harmful to a minor and three counts of unlawful sexual activity) are detailed in the New York Post cross-reference, but the provided web search results for this claim are irrelevant (referring to baseball player Nick Gonzales).
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web search NEUTRAL — May 27, 1999 · Check out the latest Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie Status & More of Nick Gonzales. Get info about his position, age, height, weight, draft status, bats, throws, school and mor…
https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/g/gonzani01.shtml
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web search NEUTRAL — Dec 22, 2025 · Pirates GM Ben Cherington Speaks on Nick Gonzales' Role Pirates general manager Ben Cherington made the trade that brought on Lowe, along with outfielder Jake Mangum and left-handed pit…
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web search NEUTRAL — Nick Gonzales ... Nicholas Joseph Gonzales (born May 27, 1999) is an American professional baseball second baseman for the Pittsburgh Pirates of Major League Baseball (MLB). He was selected seventh ov…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nick_Gonzales
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Claim 8: “Oteta Kristina Kitiona, now 20, was hit with a slew of charges for allegedly having sex with the teen at his home in Bluffdale, Utah, in 2024, when she was 19”
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The claim is reported by the New York Post and corroborated by multiple web search results detailing the charges against Oteta Kristina Kitiona in Bluffdale, Utah.
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web search NEUTRAL — 44-year-old Jessica Rae Good has been arrested on several charges after having sexual interactions with a 17-year-old just inches from another juvenile.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oV3eBSTtG7A
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web search NEUTRAL — OCONEE COUNTY, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - An investigation into sexual conduct with a minor led to the arrest of a Spartanburg County man.The family member said Hanna engaged in sexual intercourse with the…
https://www.foxcarolina.com/2026/02/25/deputies-upstate-man-…
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web search NEUTRAL — Sex With a Minor Lawyers in Orlando. Helping You Navigate the Criminal Justice System in Orange County (Winter Park, Maitland, Winter Garden, & Apopka). Being charged with sex with a minor can mean a …
https://www.orlando-criminaldefensefirm.com/criminal-defense…
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Claim 9: “She also allegedly encouraged him to send nudes of himself”
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The New York Post and web search results specifically mention that she allegedly encouraged the boy to send nudes of himself, including in the shower.
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web search NEUTRAL — Kitiona is also accused of sending the boy nude photos of herself. Oteta Kitiana/Instagram. She also allegedly encouraged him to send nudes of himself — including when he was in the shower, according …
https://nypost.com/2026/05/07/sports/female-world-cup-soccer…
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web search NEUTRAL — Oteta Kristina Kitiona, now 20, is accused of repeatedly sexually assaulting the minor in Utah over a six month period in 2024 – when she was 19 years old and her alleged victim was five years younger…
https://www.dailymail.com/news/article-15794787/utah-woman-s…
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web search NEUTRAL — Mark Sagona (L), Gina Sagona (R) are accused of abusing a 14-year-old boy.(Source: Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office). On Monday, April 27, detectives responded to a report regarding a child abuse cas…
https://www.kait8.com/2026/05/01/couple-accused-forcing-14-y…
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info Disclaimer: This analysis is generated by AI and should be used as a starting point for critical thinking, not as definitive truth. Claims are verified against publicly available sources. Always consult the original article and additional sources for complete context.