Athletic Information

After playing at the highest level in the Netherlands, representing clubs such as Ajax and FC Utrecht, Lieve took the next step in her career by moving to the United States to play college soccer at NCAA Division II Lincoln Memorial University in Harrogate, Tennessee, competing in the South Atlantic Conference (SAC).

During her two seasons at LMU, she became an established starter in the midfield, making 30 appearances, including 26 starts, and recording 2,159 minutes of playing time. In her freshman year (2025), she primarily played as a defensive midfielder, appearing in 14 games (10 starts, 894 minutes). In her sophomore year (2026), she mainly played as an attacking midfielder, starting all 16 games and recording 1,265 minutes. During off season, she was also named Player of the Spring in recognition of her strong development and improvement as a player.

Lieve is an intelligent, physically strong, and versatile midfielder who can perform effectively in any midfield position. She combines excellent vision and game awareness with strong technical ability. Well-composed and confident on the ball, she has excellent ball control and is comfortable playing out of tight spaces, breaking opposition lines, and making effective decisions under pressure. She particularly enjoys quick, short passing combinations with other midfielders, using one- and two-touch play, clever movement, accurate through balls, and switches of play to progress the game.

Defensively, she reads the game well, maintains good positioning, and is effective at intercepting passes, winning duels, and recovering possession. A committed team player with a strong work ethic, Lieve is coachable, eager to learn, and always looking to improve.