 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Leticia Lee McKenna | ||
| Date of birth | 7 August 2002 | ||
| Place of birth | Australia | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Melbourne City | ||
| Number | 6 | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2018–2020 | Perth Glory | 25 | (3) |
| 2020–2021 | Brisbane Roar | 12 | (0) |
| 2021– | Melbourne City | 4 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 30 September 2021 | |||
Leticia Lee McKenna (born 7 August 2002) is an Australian soccer player who currently plays as a midfielder for Melbourne City. She has previously played for Perth Glory and Brisbane Roar.
Club career
McKenna debuted in the 2018 season as a 16 year old for Perth Glory, and played 12 matches in which she scored 2 goals, and playing in Perth's winning semi-final team, where she provided an assist for Sam Kerr. McKenna was one of a number of teenagers in the Perth team,[1] and received praise from Kerr, the team's star player, for her abilities and maturity.[2]
McKenna also scored a goal in her debut, a 4–4 draw with Canberra United in round 2 of the 2018–19 W-League season. She also played for the Australian under 19 team during their qualification for the 2019 AFC U-19 Women's Championship[3]
McKenna was also an ambassador for the 2019 Smarter than Smoking Kicking Off Healthy Clubs initiative.[4]
In November 2020, McKenna signed with Brisbane Roar for the 2020–21 W-League season.[5]
In September 2021, McKenna joined Melbourne City on a two-year contract.[6]
References
- ^ "The 'amazing' Perth young guns who drew big plaudits from Kerr". Westfield W-League. Retrieved 18 November 2019.
- ^ "McKenna's Westfield W-League Semi Final assists earn Kerr's praise". Matildas. 10 February 2019. Retrieved 18 November 2019.
- ^ "Glory star set to shine". The Women's Game. Retrieved 18 November 2019.
- ^ "Leticia's healthy lead good for clubs". Football West. 31 July 2019. Retrieved 18 November 2019.
- ^ "Young Matildas duo McKenna & Aquino sign on". Brisbane Roar. 6 November 2020.
- ^ "City sign midfielder Leticia McKenna on two-year deal". Melbourne City. 30 September 2021.
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