University of North Carolina Athletics
2026 Women's Soccer Roster

Jersey Number 19
Leah Kuklick
- Position:
- Forward
- Height:
- 5-10
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- Wake Forest, N.C.
- High School:
- Heritage High School
High School/Club
Attended Heritage High School in Wake Forest, N.C. • Played club soccer with NC Courage ECNL • 2024 USL-W National Champion and 2025 National Finalist • ECNL Mid-Atlantic First Team All-Conference • North Carolina Football Club Shield Award recipient • Trained with NC Courage First Team.
Personal
Daughter of Vanessa and Brian Kuklick • Has two brothers Cole and Canon Kuklick • Father played football and baseball at Wake Forest before being drafted by the Mets • Mother played soccer at Wake Forest • Birthday is Oct. 31 • Undecided on major.
Why Carolina?
I chose Carolina because of its winning legacy, elite training and team environment, and academic excellence. I feel like I will be able to grow as a person and player at UNC.
Attended Heritage High School in Wake Forest, N.C. • Played club soccer with NC Courage ECNL • 2024 USL-W National Champion and 2025 National Finalist • ECNL Mid-Atlantic First Team All-Conference • North Carolina Football Club Shield Award recipient • Trained with NC Courage First Team.
Personal
Daughter of Vanessa and Brian Kuklick • Has two brothers Cole and Canon Kuklick • Father played football and baseball at Wake Forest before being drafted by the Mets • Mother played soccer at Wake Forest • Birthday is Oct. 31 • Undecided on major.
Why Carolina?
I chose Carolina because of its winning legacy, elite training and team environment, and academic excellence. I feel like I will be able to grow as a person and player at UNC.
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