Kiara Locklear (2)
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File:Kiaralocklear.jpg Locklear for Fort Lauderdale United. | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | November 4, 2002 | ||
| Place of birth | Bourbonnais, Illinois, U.S. | ||
| Height | 1.63 m (5 ft 4 in) | ||
| Playing position | Forward | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | Fort Lauderdale United FC | ||
| Youth career | |||
| – | Eclipse Select Soccer Club | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2021–2022 | UNC Charlotte | ||
| 2023–2024 | Lipscomb University | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2024– | Fort Lauderdale United FC | ||
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only | |||
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Kiara Locklear (née Pralle; born November 4, 2002) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a forward for Fort Lauderdale United FC in the USL Super League. She previously played at UNC Charlotte and Lipscomb University, earning accolades including All-American and ASUN Player of the Year.
Early life and education
Locklear was born on November 4, 2002, and grew up in Bourbonnais, Illinois.[1] She played youth soccer for Eclipse Select Soccer Club in the Elite Clubs National League (ECNL), helping her team win the ECNL championship in her age group.[2]
College career
Locklear began at UNC Charlotte in 2021. As a freshman, she started all 16 matches and was named to the Conference USA All-Freshman Team.[3]
In 2023, Locklear transferred to Lipscomb.[4] In the 2024 season, she started all 22 matches, scored 19 goals with 4 assists (42 points), and set program records. She was named ASUN Player of the Year, ASUN Tournament MVP, earned United Soccer Coaches Division I All-America honors,[5] and was named an Academic All-American.[6][7][8]
Club career
In December 2024, Locklear joined Fort Lauderdale United FC midway through the inaugural USL Super League season.[9][10]
She debuted professionally on December 7, 2024, and made her first start a week later on December 14, scoring two goals in a 2–0 win over Carolina Ascent FC and earning Performer of the Match honors.[11][12]
On March 2, 2025, she contributed a goal and an assist in a 2–1 comeback win over Carolina.[13][14] On May 24, she netted the winner in a 1–0 victory over Dallas Trinity FC, bringing her season totals to 5 goals and 4 assists by the end of May.[15][16][17]
Her most defining moment came in the USL Super League Semifinal on June 8, 2025, when she scored both goals, including a 120th-minute extra-time winner, leading Fort Lauderdale to a 2–1 upset over Carolina Ascent FC and a place in the championship final.[18][19][20][21][22][23]
Locklear opened the 2025–26 USL Super League season by scoring in Fort Lauderdale’s home opener against Lexington SC, a 3–3 draw on August 23, 2025.[24][25][26] She scored again in a 2–2 home draw against Carolina Ascent FC on August 30.[27] On September 13, Locklear added another goal in a 4–1 victory over Dallas Trinity FC, Fort Lauderdale’s first win of the season.[28][29]
References
- ↑ "Kiara Pralle – 2021 Women's Soccer Roster". Charlotte49ers.com. Retrieved July 10, 2025.
- ↑ "Eclipse Select SC wins ECNL Girls Champions League U18/19 title". SoccerWire. July 18, 2021. Retrieved July 10, 2025.
- ↑ "Pralle Named to the C‑USA's All‑Freshman Team". Charlotte49ers.com. November 1, 2021. Retrieved July 10, 2025.
- ↑ "Women's Soccer Adds Five Transfers to Roster". LipscombSports.com. December 22, 2022. Retrieved July 10, 2025.
- ↑ "United Soccer Coaches Announces 2024 NCAA Division I Women's All-Americans". United Soccer Coaches. December 6, 2024. Retrieved July 10, 2025.
- ↑ "2024 Academic All-America® NCAA Division I Women's Soccer Teams" (PDF). College Sports Communicators. December 19, 2024. Retrieved July 10, 2025.
- ↑ "Kiara Locklear Player Bio". LipscombSports.com. Retrieved July 10, 2025.
- ↑ "TSWA honors college players of the week". The Mountain Press. October 22, 2024. Retrieved July 18, 2025.
- ↑ "Pralle Signs Professional Contract with Fort Lauderdale United FC". LipscombSports.com. December 13, 2024. Retrieved July 10, 2025.
- ↑ "Lipscomb's Pralle Signs Professional Contract to Fort Lauderdale United FC". Dickson County Source. December 13, 2024. Retrieved July 18, 2025.
- ↑ "McCain, Allen score in thrilling 2–1 win over Spokane". Fort Lauderdale United FC. December 7, 2024. Retrieved July 10, 2025.
- ↑ "Roster – Kiara Locklear". Fort Lauderdale United FC. Retrieved July 10, 2025.
- ↑ "FTL UTD pushes unbeaten streak to six, defeats Carolina on road". Fort Lauderdale United FC. March 2, 2025. Retrieved July 10, 2025.
- ↑ "The remarkable rise of Kiara Pralle fuels FTL win". Beyond the 90’. June 2025. Retrieved July 18, 2025.
- ↑ "Locklear leads FTL UTD to pivotal victory in home finale". Fort Lauderdale United FC. May 24, 2025. Retrieved July 10, 2025.
- ↑ "Kiara Locklear interview with Off the Fields". Instagram. Off the Fields. Retrieved July 18, 2025.
- ↑ "Dallas Trinity FC drops third consecutive match". Dallas Morning News. May 24, 2025. Retrieved July 18, 2025.
- ↑ "Locklear's brace stuns Carolina in extra time, propels FTL UTD to Super League final". Fort Lauderdale United FC. June 9, 2025. Retrieved July 10, 2025.
- ↑ "Carolina Ascent loses to Fort Lauderdale". WCNC. June 9, 2025. Retrieved July 10, 2025.
- ↑ "Carolina Ascent's inaugural season ends with 2–1 semifinal loss to Fort Lauderdale". WBTV. June 9, 2025. Retrieved July 10, 2025.
- ↑ "Post-game interview with Kiara Locklear". Instagram. Indivia USA. Retrieved July 18, 2025.
- ↑ "Quick Kicks: USL Super League season wraps with dramatic finish". Soccer Sheet. June 11, 2025. Retrieved July 18, 2025.
- ↑ "Fort Lauderdale United FC advances to USL final with win over Carolina". Miami Herald. June 9, 2025. Retrieved August 10, 2025.
- ↑ "Fort Lauderdale United FC kicks off season with 3–3 draw against Lexington SC". Local10. August 23, 2025. Retrieved August 10, 2025.
- ↑ "Fort Lauderdale United opens season with thrilling draw vs. Lexington SC". FTLUTD.com. August 23, 2025. Retrieved August 10, 2025.
- ↑ "Fort Lauderdale United blow two-goal lead but strike late to rescue point in Super League opener". Boca Raton Tribune. August 23, 2025. Retrieved August 10, 2025.
- ↑ "Fort Lauderdale United FC draws with Carolina Ascent FC". Local10. August 30, 2025. Retrieved August 10, 2025.
- ↑ "Fort Lauderdale United dominate first-place Dallas Trinity". Local10. September 13, 2025. Retrieved August 10, 2025.
- ↑ "Fort Lauderdale United crush league-leading Dallas Trinity FC". Boca Raton Tribune. September 13, 2025. Retrieved August 10, 2025.
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