Jacob "Jake" Leeker (born June 14, 1995) is an American soccer player who plays as a goalkeeper.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Jacob Leeker | ||
| Date of birth | June 14, 1995 | ||
| Place of birth | St. Louis, Missouri, United States | ||
| Height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2011–2012 | St. Louis Scott Gallagher | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2014–2017 | Memphis Tigers | 47 | (0) |
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2016 | Mississippi Brilla | 1 | (0) |
| 2016–2017 | Des Moines Menace | 6 | (0) |
| 2018 | Real Monarchs | 17 | (0) |
| 2018 | → Real Salt Lake (loan) | 0 | (0) |
| 2019–2020 | Portland Timbers 2 | 25 | (0) |
| 2021 | Pittsburgh Riverhounds | 5 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of January 14, 2023 | |||
Career
editCollege and amateur
editLeeker played college soccer at the University of Memphis between 2014 and 2017, including a redshirted year in 2013. Leeker totaled 10 shutouts in his 47 appearances for the Tigers to earn a save percentage of .749 in four years as a starter.[1]
While at college, Leeker appeared for Premier Development League sides Mississippi Brilla[2] and Des Moines Menace.[3]
Professional
editOn January 29, 2018, Leeker signed with United Soccer League side Real Monarchs.[4]
On January 30, 2019, Leeker joined USL Championship side Portland Timbers 2.[5] Timbers 2 opted to stop operating following the 2020 season.[6]
On March 12, 2021, Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC signed Leeker for the 2021 season with an option for 2022.[7]
References
edit- ^ "University of Memphis Athletics - Jake Leeker - 2017". gotigersgo.com. Retrieved 2018-05-18.
- ^ "Brilla Adds Pair of Keepers, Midfielder". uslpdl.com. 13 April 2016. Retrieved 2018-05-18.
- ^ "Des Moines Menace - 2016 Regular Season - Roster - # - Jacob Leeker -". uslpdl.com. Retrieved 2018-05-18.
- ^ "Real Monarchs SLC sign Goalkeeper Jake Leeker | Real Salt Lake". rsl.com. Retrieved May 18, 2018.
- ^ "T2 Brings Aboard Familiar Face in Wharton". uslchampionship.com. USL Championship. January 30, 2019. Retrieved March 30, 2020.
- ^ "USL Championship's Reno 1868 Folds". 6 November 2020.
- ^ "RIVERHOUNDS SC SIGN GOALKEEPER JAKE LEEKER". riverhounds.com. Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC. March 12, 2021. Retrieved March 12, 2021.