University of Minnesota WOmen's Club soccer
2022-2023 Officers
President
Lydia Ruppert
ruppe074@umn.edu
#9 Masters (M.Arch) Midfielder
Vice President
Susie Kettner
kettn028@umn.edu
#20 Junior Defender
Treasurer
Kylee Wunschel
wunsc016@umn.edu
#12 Senior Midfielder
Lydia grew up in the southwest Minneapolis area, attending Minneapolis Washburn High School. At Washburn, Lydia was a member of the Varsity Soccer squad for 4 years and reached the state tournament twice. She captained her team her senior year and earned all state honors two times. Lydia was an All-American Honoree. Lydia played for Minneapolis United for 10 years and clinched six State Cup titles and participated in National League as Minnesota’s first girls team.
Following high school, Lydia played for the Gopher’s D1 team for a season. Lydia has been a member of Minnesota Women’s Club Soccer team for what will be 5 seasons this fall. She has been a club officer for 3 seasons and will serve her second year as president. This summer, Lydia was a part of the inaugural season of the WPSL and was a member of Minnesota Aurora.
Lydia completed her undergraduate degree this past spring concluding her Bachelors of Design of Architecture. She additionally completed two minors in Landscape Architecture and Sustainable Studies. Lydia is pursuing her Masters of Architecture (M.Arch) in the College of Design on a two-year track at Minnesota.
In her free time, Lydia is on the sidelines and coaches youth club soccer for Keliix Intra and work works for JDD Studio, an Architecture firm. Lydia enjoys painting, drawing, and spending time with friends and family.
Susie is originally from Waunakee, WI. She went to Waunakee high school and was a 4x varsity soccer player, 1 x captain for the team, and was selected to play for the Wisconsin High School All-Star game. In high school, Susie helped her team win 4 Badger Conference Titles and place a spot in the state quarterfinals in 2019. Susie finished high school playing for the Madison 56ers.
Susie will be playing for the University of Minnesota Women’s Club Soccer team for her third season. This is her first season as an officer for the team, acting as the Vice President.
Susie will be a Junior this year, studying Psychology with a minor in Neuroscience and Physical activity and health promotion. After undergraduate school, Susie plans to pursue graduate school to achieve a Doctorate in Physical therapy (DPT).
Outside of soccer, Susie is working at Twin Cities Orthopedics as a Medical Scribe, recording a Physician’s interactions with patients, filling out summaries, paperwork, and referral letters and entering data into medical records. Susie also enjoys traveling, hiking, working out, and spending time with her friends and family.
Kylee is originally from Menomonee Falls, WI. In high school, she was a 4x varsity soccer player, 2x captain for the team, and earned 2nd Team All Conference honors two years in a row. Kylee also played club soccer for Milwaukee Kickers for 6 years.
Kylee will be playing for the University of Minnesota Women’s Club Soccer team for her third season. This is her first season as an officer for the team.
Kylee will be a senior this year, studying Marketing and Strategic Communications, with a minor in Sports Management. She is also a part of the Student Marketing Association executive board as the Website Manager.
Outside of soccer and school, Kylee is still working in sports. She works part-time with the Minnesota Timberwolves & Lynx and Minnesota United FC. She is also a Marketing Intern for Gopher Sports Marketing and a student worker at the University of Minnesota Recreation & Wellness Center.
Cammy is originally from Rosemount, Minnesota. In high school she played soccer all 4 years for Rosemount and received scholar athlete awards all 4. Cammy also played for Valley United soccer club and Burnsville United soccer club from 6th grade-12th grade.
Cammy will be playing for the University of Minnesota Women’s Club Soccer team for her third season. This will be her second season as an officer for the team. She was the club Treasurer for 2021-2022 school year and the Safety and Facilities officer for the 2022-2023 school year.
Cammy will be a senior this year, studying Kinesiology with a minor in Sport Coaching. Cammy is also a first generation college student. After undergraduate school, Cammy will be pursuing graduate school to achieve a Doctorate in Physical therapy (DPT).
Outside of soccer, Cammy works at ACR Homes. She works part-time assisting/caring for residents with physical and developmental disabilities helping them with their everyday cares and needs. During the school year, Cammy also works at the University YMCA where she mentors kids in underserved communities around the University of Minnesota. In her free time, she loves to do puzzles, tend to her plants, and cook!
Travel Coordinator
Megan Dohmen
Fundraising
Sophie O'Keane
okean002@umn.edu
#18 Senior Defender
Safety & Facilities
Cammy Rund
rundc001@umn.edu
#6 Senior Forward
Sophie was born and raised in the Uptown Minneapolis area, and went to Southwest High School. In high school she played soccer for all four years, and played for Minneapolis United for 10 years. In college, Sophie joined the Women’s Club Soccer Team her freshman year and has since been on the team leading into her senior year, acting as the Fundraising Coordinator for this season. Outside of club soccer, she loves to play on intramural soccer teams with her friends!
Sophie is currently a senior studying Mechanical Engineering, and will graduate in the Spring. She then plans on attending graduate school to get her Master’s in Mechanical Engineering for the following few years.
Outside of school and soccer, Sophie is a research assistant in a lab within the MechE department, and is an engineering intern for Boston Scientific. In her free time she loves to travel, read, go to her cabin, and watch Marvel movies!
2022
Fall Roster
Check back here after the conclusion of tryouts for our roster.
Coaches & sTAFF
hEAD cOACH: Jose Leon
Coach of the University of Minnesota Women's Club soccer team since January, 2021.
Jose Leon is a Mexican-born University of Minnesota Alumni. At just the age of four his family emigrated to the United States in hope for a better future. Jose grew up playing soccer but at a young age began to see the game in a new light and immersed himself into his own community in St. Louis Park, Minnesota. Starting at the age of sixteen, he began coaching and did so with the same passion he found in playing the sport. After now nearing almost a decade of experience as a coach, Jose instills a knowledgeable perspective and understanding of the game to players of all ages. For several years now Jose has stepped into the Park Valley United FC's Youth Academy (a local club) as a director. He also has experience coaching at the high school level for St. Louis Park High School, leading several of the JV teams and assisting on varsity stage. When he is not on the field with his teams or full clubs, he enjoys giving private lessons to kids. Jose's versatility, pure passion for the game, and aptitude will push the UMNW's program to the next level.
Student Manager
Sheel
Patel
Senior
1st year member and 1st UMN Women's Club Soccer Student Manager
Social Media
Grace
Hansen
Senior Goalkeeper
4 Year Women's Club Soccer Member
Strength & Fitness
Ellie Bettenhausen
