2016: Played in three games in her debut season for 36 minutes…  Made Commodore debut against Murray State… Laced up against Northern Kentucky and against No. 11 Arkansas.

Personal: Began playing soccer at the age of six…played club for Rory Dames at Eclipse Select Soccer Club… came to Vanderbilt because, “I love the city of Nashville, and I wanted to be close to my sister.”…father, Tom, played football for Boston College and the Chicago Bears, grandfather, Gino, played pro football for the Patriots… Sisters played soccer for Northwestern and Vanderbilt… has spend the past two years working with students with special needs… chose Vanderbilt over Northwestern, Santa Clara and Boston College.

Coach Ambrose on Lea: “Lea is a box to box midfield player. She has a terrific ability to arrive in the 18 yard box on attacking runs from deep positions and has the engine to recover to help defend. Her passing is sharp and as she matures, we expect her to take an important role in our midfield. She has played at the highest level under the guidance of Rory Dames at the Eclipse Soccer Club.”