Louie was born in Tokyo, Japan. He is the second son and middle child of three. Louie's childhood consisted of spending time outside, fishing, and collecting bugs. Distance apart: 6,452 miles

Katie was born in Indianapolis, Indiana. She is the first daughter and middle child of four. Katie's childhood was spent outside, playing dress up and school with her little sister, and trying many different sports. Distance apart: 6,452 miles

Louie's family moved from Tokyo to Mason, Ohio. Fourteen year old Louie started American high school speaking close to no English. Distance apart: 107 miles

Katie and Louie both enrolled at Butler University. Katie was part of the women's soccer team and Louie was part of the men's soccer team. Katie resided in the newest freshmen dorm and Louie in the second oldest dorm at the university. Distance apart: 0.5 miles

Louie and Katie met at a "freshman mixer" hosted by the men's and women's upperclassman soccer players. Katie sat at the end of the sofa next to her roommates while Louie confidently shook her hand to introduce himself. Distance apart: 15 feet

After several months of relentless efforts on Louie's end, Katie finally agrees to start dating. Distance apart: 0.5 miles

Katie and Louie hit the three year mark of their relationship. Katie describes Louie as outgoing, selfless, personable, driven, and silly. Louie describes Katie as big hearted, caring, organized, creative, and goofy.

Katie and Louie both begin pursuing their childhood dreams of becoming professional soccer players. Louie signs his first professional contract for a club in Tainan, Taiwan. Distance apart: 7,761 miles

Katie signs her first professional contract for a club in Odense, Denmark. Distance apart: 5,641 miles

After spending 10 months apart on opposite sides of the world, Katie and Louie got engaged on the beach in Miami, Florida. Distance apart: 0 miles