Jake Leeker

Jacob "Jake" Leeker (born June 14, 1995) is an American soccer player.

Jake Leeker
Personal information
Full name Jacob Leeker
Date of birth (1995-06-14) June 14, 1995
Place of birth St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Height 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Position(s) Goalkeeper
Club information
Current team
 Portland Timbers 2
Number 50
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– Portland Timbers 2 25 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of October 4, 2020

Career

College and amateur

Leeker 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

On 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]

References
  1. "University of Memphis Athletics - Jake Leeker - 2017". gotigersgo.com. Retrieved 2018-05-18.
  2. "Brilla Adds Pair of Keepers, Midfielder". uslpdl.com. Retrieved 2018-05-18.
  3. "Des Moines Menace - 2016 Regular Season - Roster - # - Jacob Leeker -". uslpdl.com. Retrieved 2018-05-18.
  4. "Real Monarchs SLC sign Goalkeeper Jake Leeker | Real Salt Lake". rsl.com. Retrieved May 18, 2018.
  5. "T2 Brings Aboard Familiar Face in Wharton". uslchampionship.com. USL Championship. January 30, 2019. Retrieved March 30, 2020.
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