EUGENE, Ore. – Kailey Kimball, a goalkeeper with experience in both the Big Ten and ACC, will transfer to Oregon for the fall season, coach Tracy Joyner announced Tuesday.

Playing at Purdue and Louisville, Kimball has logged more than 1,500 minutes in net. She will be a redshirt senior in the fall.

“We are excited to add Kailey’s experience and leadership to our team,” said Joyner. “She knows what it takes to compete at this level and I’m confident she’ll impact the program immediately.”

Kailey Kimball, R-Sr., 6-2, Goalkeeper, Danville, Calif.

San Ramon Valley High School | Purdue | Louisville

BEFORE OREGON

Played two seasons at Purdue (2022-23) and one at Louisville (2024) … Redshirted the 2025 season … 72 career saves and a 2.15 goals-against average in 1,551 career minutes … At Louisville (2024), played in nine games and made five starts … Tallied 22 saves over 597 minutes played in goal … Earned her first win and full clean sheet against North Carolina State on Sept. 29 … Set a season high with nine saves against Pitt …  Made her Louisville debut and tallied two saves in the win over Bellarmine … ACC all-academic team … Three-time honoree on the College of Arts & sciences Dean’s List … Played in three games for Purdue in the 2023 season with one start … Totaled 145 minutes with one shutout, seven saves and one goal allowed for a 0.62 goals-against average and a .875 save percentage … Got the start and shut out Maryland on the road with six saves in 90 minutes on Sept. 21 … Came off the bench and made one save and allowed one goal in 34 minutes against No. 18 Northwestern on Sept. 17 … Saw action in the final 21 minutes of Purdue’s 8-0 win over Iona on August 20 … As a freshman in 2022, played in 10 games with nine starts, led the team with 43 saves and 810 minutes played and allowed 21 goals for a .672 save percentage and a 2.33 goals-against average … Made a career-best 10 saves at Minnesota on Oct. 20 … Registered eight saves in back-to-back games, against No. 10 Rutgers on Oct. 2 and in a 2-2 draw at Iowa on Oct. 13 … First career start and collegiate appearance came with a 2-1 win over Miami (Ohio) on Aug. 28.

HIGH SCHOOL

As a three-year varsity starter, helped San Ramon Valley High School to the 2019 NCS finals and CIF semifinals … Earned EBAL All-League honorable mention accolades in 2020 … Recognized with ECNL CSP Northwest Region accolades in 2019 and 2020 with Mustang SC (2016-22) … Earned YNT Identification Center and PDP State Pool honors in 2019 … Made a record 12 saves in 2021 while downing the defending national champions … Also played varsity basketball.

PERSONAL

Born in San Ramon, Calif. … Parents are Caity and Kevin Kimball … Father Kevin played football at Montana State … Majoring in communications.

Kailey Kimball on Oregon

“I chose the University of Oregon because of the strong opportunities it offers both academically and athletically. The opportunities here are invaluable, and as I plan to pursue a career in sports after graduation, Oregon is an excellent choice. The people involved with the program, along with the coaching staff, were incredible and I knew I wanted the opportunity to be coached by them. Additionally, being able to compete at a high level while returning closer to home was a huge bonus.”

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