The Philadelphia Eagles‘ SB LVII outing ended with a gut punch as they fell 38-35 to the Kansas City Chiefs. But even in defeat, the Eagles had one thing in common—their “WAGs”. Who stood shoulder-to-shoulder to offer comfort. Among them was Dallas Goedert’s girlfriend, Aria Meyer, who played healer to her gridiron warrior, quite literally!

The Eagles’ TE delivered a solid performance with six catches for 60 yards, but unfortunately, it wasn’t enough. One could only imagine how much he was looking for that Meyer hug as soon as the final whistle was blown. We know Goedert for his bulldozing attributes on the field, but what about the woman behind the scenes?

Aria Meyer’s background

Kylie Kelce did not forget to highlight Aria Meyer in a September 2023 episode of the Kelce brothers’ New Heights Podcast while talking about the Eagles’ “bad*ss women.” Kylie name-dropped Meyer, saying, “Aria was a traveling nurse.” It was not out of the blue, but Jason Kelce’s beau was trying to make a strong stand-ground for the “WAGs” of players. She did not mince her words, either, when she said: “There are some very cool people, and just because they’re with an NFL player, they might not get as much hype as they deserve.” We hear you, Kylie! So, let’s see, who exactly is this nurse, athlete, and longtime partner of Dallas Goedert?

Aria Meyer’s story feels like a highlight reel of small-town athleticism at its finest. A Britton-Hecla High School graduate from South Dakota, she proved she wasn’t just another name on the roster. Aria was a force on the court, in the gym, and on the track. Spiking a volleyball? She did that. Sinking a basket? Check. Hurdling on the field? She flew. Are you in awe? Well, you should be. But it’s expected because her dad, Bill, was coaching on the sidelines while her brother Kyler was making waves as a point guard. So, sports were more than a hobby amongst Meyers—they were woven into the fabric of her life. No wonder her path eventually crossed with Dallas Goedert, a competitor himself.

Meanwhile, Meyer’s talents didn’t go unnoticed. She earned a prestigious South Dakota Farmers Union Foundation scholarship, heading into college with a mix of academic accolades and athletic prowess. While at South Dakota State University, where she majored in nursing and minored in music, she was a member of the women’s choir. It seems Meyer could do it all—on the field, in the classroom, and even on stage. Yet, with all this going on, how did she manage to stay connected with Goedert? Their shared alma mater may have played a role, as they both attended SDSU, continuing to support each other’s dreams from high school to college.

After earning her degree in 2017, Meyer pursued a career in nursing, specializing as a travel nurse. She worked at Saint Thomas West Hospital in Nashville and later completed multiple travel nursing contracts. Her path has taken her across the globe, but not at the expense of love loss. All this while Aria maintained a strong relationship with Goedert, proving that distance and busy schedules are no match for their playbook of love. But when did this dynamic duo fall for each other?

Dallas Goedert and Aria Meyer’s dating timeline

Dallas Goedert and Aria Meyer’s love story kicked off in the most unexpected way—on a primary school playground. Talk about romance on the reel! In an Instagram post from October 2020, Meyer playfully revealed their roots, saying, “I finally forgave him for hitting me in the face with a football in third grade.” Who knew a football mishap could plant the seeds of something special? Since then, they have been quite inseparable. We would like to add a pinch of destiny’s doing as well, because then who can explain them attending the same high school, and then the same university? Meanwhile, while it’s unclear if they were dating back then, one thing’s for sure: these two had something going on.

Despite Dallas Goedert’s low-key approach to his personal life—no Aria photos on his socials—Aria Meyer keeps the sweetness alive on her Instagram. And that October post is one example, where she shared a snapshot of them carving Halloween pumpkins with that quirky caption. But you would get to know that they have been together since high school when you scroll down the comments and see this one friend, David Christenson’s comment. He was purely reminiscing, as he described the days when he used to write “snail mail letters” for the couple’s high-school graduation.

That’s right—these two have been linked for years, and their story just keeps getting better. Let’s hope their relationship has the same longevity as Goedert’s deep catches on the field. Here’s to a love story with a winning streak!

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