Hope Leyba aims to surpass her remarkable performance from last season with the Colorado Buffaloes women's soccer team, where she scored a record 22 goals and earned All-American honors. Last year, Leyba helped lead CU to their third NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 in history and set a team record for points, with 45. As she enters her fourth season, Leyba seeks to enhance her playmaking skills, focusing on assists, while maintaining her goal-scoring prowess. Coach Danny Sanchez and Leyba believe that with several returning goal-scorers, she has the potential to achieve even greater success this year.

By the Numbers
  • 22 goals scored last season, sharing the national lead.
  • 45 total points, surpassing the previous team record of 37 set in 2006.
State of Play
  • CU Buffaloes return four of their top five goal-scorers from last season.
  • Jace Holley contributed 12 goals and 30 points, further bolstering team depth.
What's Next

Expectations are high for Leyba as she seeks to improve her assist record and maintain her scoring while facing increased defensive attention. The supporting cast鈥檚 contributions will be crucial for Leyba鈥檚 potential to lead in goals again this season.

Bottom Line

As Leyba sets her sights on building an even more impactful season, the Buffaloes possess a talented roster capable of enhanced teamwork, which could allow her to break records while distributing the scoring load among her teammates.