Jake Leeker

Jacob "Jake" Leeker (born June 14, 1995) is an American soccer player who plays as a goalkeeper.

Jake Leeker

Personal information
Full name	Jacob Leeker
Date of birth	(1995-06-14) June 14, 1995 (age 30)
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 as of January 14, 2023

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] 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]