• 2023 National Ranking: RV
  • 20 NCAA Tournament Berths
  • 2012 NCAA Runners-Up
  • 6 UAA Championships
  • 12 NSCAA/United Soccer Coaches All-Americans
  • 16 Academic All-Americans

Kaele Leonard

Kaele Leonard

Emory University sophomore goalkeeper Kaele Leonard earned the victory in all three of the team’s games during the season-opening week, including a pair against teams ranked in the top-five.  Entering in the second half against Lee University, the top-ranked team in the NAIA and reigning National Champion squad, Leonard played over 45 minutes of shutout soccer, making three saves en route to a 2-1 Emory win.   She was also the goalkeeper of record in Emory’s 2-1 overtime win over fourth-ranked Lynchburg College, playing and not allowing a goal second half and the first overtime period, while making two saves.  Leonard also shut out Roanoke College, making a save in 45 minutes to earn the victory.  Appearing in the first collegiate games of her career, Leonard has not allowed a goal in 142:11, converting six saves and going 3-0-0.