Get To Know: Kimberly Keever
October 23, 2017 | Women's Soccer
Kimberly Keever has come up big when it's matter most of the Huskies this year, scoring four game-winners already. She leads the team with five goals this year, making it three times in four years that Keever has scored at least five goals. She also became the ninth Husky in program history to score at least 20 goals in her career and currently sits sixth all-time with 21 goals. With three games left to play in her senior season, Keever needs just four points to become the 11th Husky to ever record 50 points in their career.
What does it feel like to play at Husky Soccer Stadium?
Keever: Ever since day one of freshman year, it has felt like home. Playing at home on our field there's an extra bit of pride behind protecting our house.
What is something the coaching staff has taught you off the field?
Keever: The coaching staff has always emphasized becoming a part of the community here in Seattle, not just the soccer community.
What is it like to play in the Pac-12 Conference?
Keever: Every game is a challenge, there are no easy games. This makes winning that much sweeter.
What is your favorite thing about living in Seattle?
Keever: Being from Southern California, it is nice to actually get some weather up here. I came to Seattle because I wanted something different than I was used to, yet still found myself feeling at home.
What are your favorite things to do in the summer in Seattle?
Keever: I love going over to the lake and being by the water, especially on the hot summer days. Even playing beach volleyball. Everyone's so active up here, there's always so much to do.
What are some of your earliest memories of playing soccer?
Keever: Very early on I remember running away from the ball. I was always so scared to have the ball at my feet, I just stayed as far away as possible.
Who is your biggest inspiration in why you play soccer?
Keever: My first club coach Mandy Clemens. She was the first person to make me truly enjoy playing. Hearing about her college and professional soccer success really lit a fire with me. Ever since U9 I had always wanted to "grow up" to be just like her.
What do you love most about playing soccer?
Keever: The feeling of being on the field is incredible. I especially love the physicality and the passion one big tackle can give an entire team. Soccer is so unpredictable, you have to show up every time.
Who was your favorite player growing up?
Keever: Mia Hamm, she always found a way to score goals. I was a new forward but loved the feeling of scoring.
Can you talk about some of the experiences in soccer have changed your life?
Keever: I would have never thought to come to UW if it wasn't for soccer. I knew I wanted to go out of state, play in the Pac-12, and go to a good soccer and academic school. I didn't really realize how perfect this school was for me until I visited Seattle for a soccer tournament in 8th grade.
What does it feel like to play at Husky Soccer Stadium?
Keever: Ever since day one of freshman year, it has felt like home. Playing at home on our field there's an extra bit of pride behind protecting our house.
What is something the coaching staff has taught you off the field?
Keever: The coaching staff has always emphasized becoming a part of the community here in Seattle, not just the soccer community.
What is it like to play in the Pac-12 Conference?
Keever: Every game is a challenge, there are no easy games. This makes winning that much sweeter.
What is your favorite thing about living in Seattle?
Keever: Being from Southern California, it is nice to actually get some weather up here. I came to Seattle because I wanted something different than I was used to, yet still found myself feeling at home.
What are your favorite things to do in the summer in Seattle?
Keever: I love going over to the lake and being by the water, especially on the hot summer days. Even playing beach volleyball. Everyone's so active up here, there's always so much to do.
What are some of your earliest memories of playing soccer?
Keever: Very early on I remember running away from the ball. I was always so scared to have the ball at my feet, I just stayed as far away as possible.
Who is your biggest inspiration in why you play soccer?
Keever: My first club coach Mandy Clemens. She was the first person to make me truly enjoy playing. Hearing about her college and professional soccer success really lit a fire with me. Ever since U9 I had always wanted to "grow up" to be just like her.
What do you love most about playing soccer?
Keever: The feeling of being on the field is incredible. I especially love the physicality and the passion one big tackle can give an entire team. Soccer is so unpredictable, you have to show up every time.
Who was your favorite player growing up?
Keever: Mia Hamm, she always found a way to score goals. I was a new forward but loved the feeling of scoring.
Can you talk about some of the experiences in soccer have changed your life?
Keever: I would have never thought to come to UW if it wasn't for soccer. I knew I wanted to go out of state, play in the Pac-12, and go to a good soccer and academic school. I didn't really realize how perfect this school was for me until I visited Seattle for a soccer tournament in 8th grade.
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