Kaleigh Kurtz

Defender • Age 32 • #3

Kaleigh Nicole Kurtz is an American professional soccer player who plays as a center back for the Denver Summit of the National Women's Soccer League.

249 Appearances

6 Goals

7 Trophies

3 Awards

Fun Facts about Kaleigh

Quirky facts. Inspired by her game.

She In 2024, she broke the NWSL record for passes completed in a season with 1,772.achieved three consecutive "Iron Woman" seasons from 2022 to 2024, playing every minute of each regular season and setting an NWSL record for consecutive minutes played.

In 2024, she broke the NWSL record for passes completed in a season with 1,772.She has been involved in initiatives promoting sustainability, including efforts to introduce locker room bottle refill stations.

She has been involved in initiatives promoting sustainability, including efforts to introduce locker room bottle refill stations.

In addition to soccer, she competed in swimming and running during her youth.

She began playing at age 4 in a YMCA league before moving to the Carolina Elite Soccer Academy at age 9.

She broke her femur in high school, which affected her college recruiting chances but didn't stop her from succeeding.

In Australia, she led the league in clearances and was named Canberra United’s Player of the Year.

She is the Vice President of NWSL Players Association, advocating for players' rights since 2022.

She originally studied biochemistry at the University of Richmond before transferring to South Carolina to play Division 1 soccer.

She has a degree in Exercise Science with an emphasis in Scientific Foundation and a minor in Chemistry from the University of South Carolina.

She launched #ReduceMyWaist movement to promote environmental sustainability and personal well-being by encouraging people to pick up trash while staying active outdoors. It started as a simple effort during her daily dog walks.