Kaleigh Kurtz

Kaleigh Kurtz (born September 9, 1994) is an American soccer defender who plays for the North Carolina Courage in the National Women's Soccer League and Canberra United in the Australian W-League.

Kurtz grew up in Greer, South Carolina. She started playing soccer at the age of four in the local YMCA league.She has almost always played the position of defender, specifically centre back.She attended high school at Riverside High school, where she was a three year All-State winner.Going into her junior year of high school Kurtz broke her femur which ultimately affected her college recruiting prospects.

For her freshman year of university Kurtz attended the University of Richmond during the 2013–2014 academic year.After a season in which she started 18 games, she transferred to the University of South Carolina.Kurtz went on to make 69 appearances for the Gamecocks.Her senior year she was named a First Team NSCAA All-American and Scholar All-American, the SEC Defensive Player of the Year and a MAC Herman Trophy Semifinalist.

Östersunds Dff

Following college, Kurtz played for Östersunds Dff in the Swedish Elitettan, fulfilling her desire to play overseas.She made 12 appearances and captained the side.

North Carolina Courage

Kurtz was a non-roster invitee during the 2018 Carolina preseason.She signed with the Courage in March 2018.She made 6 appearances in the 2018 regular season, as well as 2 in the 2018 Women's International Champions Cup.Kurtz' option for 2019 was picked up in October 2018.

South Carolina Gamecocks

• 2016 SEC Defender of the Year
• 2016 First Team NSCAA All-American
• 2016 First Team NSCAA Scholar All-American

North Carolina Courage

• NWSL Champions: 2018, 2019
• NWSL Shield: 2018, 2019
• Women's International Champions Cup Winner: 2018

As of April 20, 2019

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