Liya Brooks
| 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 | North Carolina Tar Heels | ||
| Number | 0 | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2023–2024 | Washington State Cougars | 1 | (0) |
| 2025– | North Carolina Tar Heels | 0 | (0) |
| International career | |||
| 2022 | Jamaica U17 | 5 | (0) |
| 2022–2023 | Jamaica U20 | 5 | (0) |
| 2024– | Jamaica | 2 | (0) |
Liya Njeri N'Day Brooks (born 17 May 2005) is a footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for the North Carolina Tar Heels. Born in the United States, she represents Jamaica internationally.
Early life
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.
College career
Brooks made one substitute appearance in two seasons with the Washington State Cougars before transferring to the North Carolina Tar Heels in 2025.[3][4]
International Career
Brooks made her senior international debut in goal against South Africa on 29 November 2024, in Montego Bay, Jamaica. [5]
References
- ^ "Liya Brook's Jamaican National Team is set for World Cup Group Stage". 22 July 2023.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Liya Brooks". Washington State Cougars. Retrieved 17 March 2025.
- ^ "Liya Brooks". North Carolina Tar Heels. Retrieved 17 March 2025.
- ^ "Busby relieved as Girlz end long, winless drought - Jamaica Observer". December 2024.