Liya Njeri N'Day Brooks (born 17 May 2005) is a professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for the Washington State Cougars. Born in the United States, she represents Jamaica at international level.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Liya Njeri N'Day Brooks | ||
| Date of birth | 17 May 2005 | ||
| Place of birth | New Jersey, U.S.[1] | ||
| Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Washington State Cougars | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2023– | Washington State Cougars | 0 | (0) |
| International career | |||
| 2022 | Jamaica U17 | 5 | (0) |
| 2022–2023 | Jamaica U20 | 5 | (0) |
| 2024– | Jamaica | 2 | (0) |
Brooks began playing football at age eight.[2] She attended Moanalua High School in Honolulu as a freshman and sophomore before transferring to South Eugene High School in Eugene, Oregon, ahead of her junior year.
NCAA Career
editBrooks joined Washington State Cougars for the 2024 NCAA Women's soccer season.
International Career
editBrooks made her senior international debut in goal against South Africa on November 29th in Montego Bay, Jamaica. [3]
References
edit- ^ "Liya Brook's Jamaican National Team is set for World Cup Group Stage".
- ^ Mendoza, Jim (21 February 2020). "Hawaii teen with a dream of becoming a soccer pro selected for elite national team". Hawaii News Now. Retrieved 24 August 2023.
- ^ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2024/12/01/busby-relieved-girlz-end-long-winless-drought/
