Natalie Lesnau '26 Recruiting Profile

My name is Natalie Lesnau and I am a 5'7" outside or center back. My passion is soccer and I have been playing since I was 7. I am in the graduating class of 2026. In my sophomore year in 2023, I moved to Minnesota and played on my high school's varsity team as a full-time center back. I also played the 6 and outside back occasionally. We took 1st in our conference but 2nd in sections. I am always a good team player because instead of talking my team down, I try my best to encourage them toward their best to help themselves, me, and my team. I am also very coachable for I will try my absolute hardest to do what my coach has told me to perfection. Another trait I have is that I am left-footed which I think is an advantage because not many people expect left-footed moves.

I also enjoy running and will always run my heart out during a game to try and stop my goalie from getting into a tough scenario. My goal for college is to not only mainly focus on soccer but also on my academics and strive to get the best grades I possibly can. I am looking to play with a very dedicated and challenging college team that will always push me. As of now, I am interested in Sports Medicine and dietary sciences and am looking into majoring in that.