Kiana Angelica Palacios Hernandez (born 1 October 1996) is a footballer who plays as forward for Liga MX Femenil side Club America and the Mexico women's national team. Born in the United States, she chose to represent Mexico internationally.
Club Career
Palacios was selected in the fourth Round of the 2018 NWSL College Draft by Sky Blue FC, but was not signed.
She joined the LA Galaxy Orange County Women's squad in May 2018, competing in the United Wonen's Soccer league. The club is managed by her college coach from UC Irvine, Scott Juniper, and is designed to help collegiate players and recent graduates develop as professionals. She scored three goals in five matches.
On 13 July 2018, it was announced Palacios had signed a one-year contract with Spanish club Real Sociedad. On May 11, 2019 Palacios scored in the 19th minute in the 2018–19 Copa de la Reina de Futbol to equalize against Atletico Madrid to assist Real Sociedad to its first title in a 2–1 victory.