#8 KJ Ronan 2023-24 Women's Soccer Roster

As a Junior (2023)

• Played in 8 games on the season. Logged 155 minutes on the pitch
• Earned her 2nd career start in the 3-1 win over Boston College (10/5)

As a Sophomore (2022)

• ACC All-Academic Team
• Played in 14 games for the Irish, logging 267 minutes in both the defense and midfield.
• Recorded her first career start, and lone start of the season, in the 2-0 win over Western Michigan.
• Subbed in and provided quality minutes in both the NCAA Tournament first and second-round victories over Omaha and Santa Clara.

As a Freshman (2021)

• Played in 21 games, logging 662 minutes, becoming a primary defensive sub in her freshman campaign
• Notched her first career goal in the win over Boston College (Sept. 26)
• Played in all three NCAA Tournament games, averaging 24.0 minutes during the postseason stretch
• As part of the defensive effort, Ronan and company allowed only 22 goals for a 0.96 GAA, as opponents averaged 9.6 shots per game.

PREP

• 2018 Cal South ODP Championship Finalist
• 2016-2018 Cal South ODP Player Pool
• US National Team Regional Pool
• Played club for San Diego Surf SC and coach Rob Baccera
• 2018 ECNL Championship Finalist
• 2017 ECNL Quarterfinalist
• Played basketball at Carlsbad HS, holds the school record for most career assists
• Academic Honors
  • 2017-20 Honor Roll
  • Student Athlete Top GPA Award
  • Seal of Biliteracy for Spanish
  • Global Citizenship Youth Leadership
• Daughter to Sean and Angela Ronan
• Has one brother, Cade
• Mom played soccer at Cal State Northridge
• Intends to major in psychology

KJ on why she chose Notre Dame:

“I chose Notre Dame because the way it makes me feel when I am there. I was touched by the service orientation that is demonstrated in the Notre Dame culture, as well as the welcoming community feel. The coaching staff is a perfect fit for me not only personally but for my preferred style of play. I am excited to be challenged to excel athletically, academically, and as a person.”

Coach Norman on KJ:

“KJ is a very fast, athletic outside back. We love to use our outside backs in the attack and Kaylie will fit that roll perfectly. She has a tireless engine that allows her to cover a ton of space in transition attacking or defending moments. She is also a strong 1-v-1 defender who uses her speed and strength to lock down her side of the field.”