Alex Kimball

Photo by: Jeffrey A. Camarati

Position:
Midfielder
Height:
5-7
Class:
Redshirt Senior
Hometown:
Chapel Hill, N.C.
High School:
Chapel Hill

Alex Kimball
Dorrance on Alex: “Alex has solved her hip issues which made it impossible for her to play last year. She will compete for time as a reserve up top or if we play the semi flatback 1-3-4-3 she could also be a reserve at flank midfield. She has good pace. She has a good vertical leap. She’s good in the air. She is very dense so she survives collisions and she has no issues with collisions. She is a very physical player with the potential to contribute in a very positive way entirely based on what she is able to commit this summer to her own development.”
Senior Year (2018): With Alessia Russo going out with a broken leg on October 25, she has moved into starting lineup at center forward • came off bench in second half against Wake Forest, playing best half of her career according to head coach Anson Dorrance • started at center forward against Virginia Tech in ACC Tournament quarterfinals, logging a season-high 66 minutes • took a team-high seven shots in the game and scored the game-winning goal in the third minute, finishing on her own rebound • has played in all 25 games this season, assuming multiple roles on left side of pitch on defense and in the midfield • then started coming off bench to play at center forward in middle of ACC season • started versus Illinois and played 62 minutes at left back in that game • has logged 876 minutes overall in 25 games, including eight starts • scored her first goal of the season in 35th minute at Syracuse, giving the Tar Heels a 3-1 lead in an eventual 7-1 victory • assisted on game-winning goal by Zoe Redei in 2-0 victory over Miami • scored her third goal of the year in ACC championship game against Florida State • in the NCAA Tournament third round against Virginia Tech, she both scored and assisted, tallying the game-winning goal in the 8th minute and assisting on Brianna Pinto’s insurance goal in the 49th minute.
Redshirt Junior Year (2017): Was a medical redshirt year in 2017.
Junior Year (2016): After recovering from off-season labrum surgery, she filled a key role as a top reserve in the midfield, playing on the right side • came off bench in all 25 games and totaled 621 minutes • scored the insurance goal in 2-0 win over UCF in season opener • assisted on Zoe Redei’s insurance goal in Carolina’s 3-0 win over Charlotte • also assisted on Redei’s game-winning goal in double overtime in victory over FAU • she was taken down in the box in first half versus UCLA, earning a penalty kick that Annie Kingman converted in an eventual 2-1 Tar Heel win.
Sophomore Year (2015): Got off to a tremendous start in 2015 as a reserve in the front line and the midfield • played in 20 games, including three starts • started in forward line in NCAA Tournament win over Liberty in place of injured Summer Green • assisted on Alexa Newfield’s insurance goal versus the Flames • scored her third goal of the season at Louisville • played 46 minutes versus Weber State and scored an insurance goal in 3-0 win on a header • played 26 minutes against Fresno State and again scored on a header to put UNC up 4-0 in an eventual 7-0 win • was assisted on both goals by Annie Kingman in the Carolina Nike Classic victories • added an assist on Jessie Scarpa’s insurance goal in win over Syracuse.
Freshman Year (2014): Scored the first goal of her career on a brilliant header to cap off UNC’s 3-0 win at Duke • earned her first career point by recording an assist on Emily Bruder’s game-tying goal against Pitt • one of the top reserves off the bench • played both forward and in the midfield • saw action in all 20 games, playing 511 minutes • played a season-high 46 minutes in the win at Notre Dame.
High School: Graduated from Chapel Hill High School in June 2014 • led Chapel Hill High team to 2014 state championship • was named the MVP in the state championship game • led squad in goals and assists in state playoffs • 2013 second-team high school All-America • led high school team in goals and assists in 2011, 2012 & 2013 seasons • named to high school All-State team in 2012 • in 2011, she was named high school All-Region and in 2010 was an All-Conference honoree • played both soccer and basketball in high school • captain of soccer team as a senior • active on the high school level in multiple extracurricular activities • named to Chapel Hill High School Honor Roll in 2012-13 and 2013-14 • also participated in PORCH Club and Heifer Club • president of CHHS Peru Project Club • served as a volunteer with Passback Soccer and Special Olympics Soccer.
Club: Played on some outstanding club teams which excelled on the regional and national level • trained with the Portland Thorns of the National Women’s Soccer League in summer of 2013 • led club team in 2012 to championships at four U17 events (NCYSA State Cup, U.S. club regional, Score Showcase and Atlanta Cup) • led team in both goals and assists at State Cup and Atlanta Cup • paced team to 2013 ECNL National qualification • 2013 IMG Academy pool player • a 2013 Top Drawer Soccer featured player • 2012 ODP Region III player • 2011 ODP N.C. first-team selection after being named second team in 2010 • 2008 Columbus Day Golden Boot Award winner.
Personal: Full name is Alexandra Amalia Kimball • the daughter of Melissa Suarez and Steven Kimball • was born on September 21, 1995 in Salt Lake City, Utah • is the oldest of four children • sport administration major in exercise and sports science program • stands 5-7 tall.