Kaylana Pennington-Brooke '25 Recruiting Profile

Growing up I was always a sporty kid. I tried many different sports but never really stuck to one until I set my foot on a soccer ball. Every sport I tried after soccer did not seem to fit me. Then I finally concluded that soccer was the sport for me, and I have been in love with the game ever since this day. It is the best thing that has ever happened to me. 

Mid 2023 my life took a major turn when we had decided to move from North Georgia to Kansas City, Missouri. I found the move especially hard because summer break had just started, and I had no friends in the area. I lost a lot of friends from back home during this time and it was just a chaotic time altogether. The one thing that really helped me break through this struggle was soccer. It was the one constant that remained. I could always just grab a ball and clear my mind of every emotion I was feeling. The move made my love and bond with soccer so much stronger than it already was. 

I currently play club for the KC Athletics G-Select USYS 2006 team. I am most accustomed to outside back positions (both wingback and fullback), but I am versatile on the field. I have experience in every position, but my performance is maximized in the fullback positions. 

I attend Liberty North High School and my graduation year is 2025. During my time at my old school, Cartersville High School, I was a varsity starter and captain in both my freshman and sophomore years. My college path leans toward the business management and entrepreneurship programs. I look forward to starting my own athletic clothing line after earning my degree. 

I am extremely lucky to be afforded the opportunities that I have been given today, and I cannot wait for what the future holds for me on and off the field.