University of Minnesota Athletics

2011 Soccer Roster

Karalyn Leetz
Jersey Number 5

Karalyn Leetz

  • Class:
    Freshman
  • Height:
    5-8
  • High School:
    Park HS
  • Hometown:
    St. Paul Park, Minn.

2011 • REDSHIRT SEASON:
Redshirted, did not appear in a match.

HIGH SCHOOL:
A three-time all-conference award winner (2008-10)• 2010 all-state honoree and 2009 all-state honorable mention• also earned all-region honors in 2010• was voted team captain as a junior and senior• named Park[apos]s most valuable player as a junior and senior• also played for the Minnesota Thunder Academy• three-time Minnesota State Cup Champions (2006-08)• a member of Park High School[apos]s Honor Roll.

PERSONAL:
Daughter of Keith and Shawn Leetz • has two older brothers, Ryan and Erik • born Oct. 19, 1992 • plans to major in graphic design • chose Minnesota over DePaul.

Getting to know Karalyn...
Best sports advice you ever received:
To play goalkeeper.
Craziest ambition: Become a tattoo artist.
Before a game, I... Listen to music, have fun and still stay focused.
Favorite quote: 'Make impossible, possible. Even when winning is illogical, losing is still far from optional.' - T.I.
Who has had the greatest influence on your life? Both of my parents
Something that people should know about me, but don[apos]t... I am extremely self-conscious.
Favorite athlete: Fernando Torres
Favorite book: Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince
Who would play you in a movie about your life? Steve Carrell in woman form
Most treasured possession: My Nike Gladiators
Ten years from now, I want to be... Married and doing the job that makes me happy.

Highlights: Gophers 1, Michigan State 2
Thursday, September 25
Highlights: Gophers 2, Rutgers 1
Thursday, September 18
Highlights: Gophers 2, Nebraska 2
Thursday, September 11
Highlights: Gophers 2, Brown 0
Monday, September 01