Libby Stout
WKU Soccer's First Player to Sign a Professional Soccer Contract
Stout became WKU Soccer's all-time leader in wins and minutes played during the 2011 season, posting a 45-17-11 record in goal during her career while recording 39 shutouts for the Lady Toppers. Her 39 shutouts are the second-most in NCAA history. In 76 career matches played, Stout set WKU career records for wins, shutouts, goals against average in 0.68, and save percentage at .860.
In WKU's last 10 matches of the 2011 season, the DuPont Manual graduate allowed just two goals in 961:19 of action for a 0.19 goals against average and a .953 save percentage.
Press Release from Aug. 23, 2012: Stout Becomes First Professional Player in WKU History
Louisville Courier-Journal Feature on Libby Stout
"I have always had the dream of becoming a professional athlete, and I feel truly blessed to have this opportunity and to have the love and support of everyone back home. I'm proud of myself for getting to this point and proving that a girl from Kentucky can be a professional soccer player. But I would be sorely mistaken if I said I did this all by myself. I can not adequately express my appreciation for my family, friends, coaches, and supporters throughout the years. To these great people who assured me that this dream was possible, I say thank you. I'm proud to represent WKU and the soccer program, my hometown of Louisville, Kentucky, and also the United States of America."-Libby Stout
"Libby is such a great person and such a great player. Good things happen to good people. This is a first for Lady Topper soccer. She is the first player to sign a professional contract for women's soccer from our university. We are really excited for Libby."
-Head Coach Jason Neidell
