Hawkeyes Sign Léa Larouche

IOWA CITY, Iowa – The University of Iowa women’s soccer team has signed, Léa Larouche, head coach Dave DiIanni announced on Monday. Larouche, a transfer, will be a junior in the 2026-27 season after spending her first two seasons at Butler University.

Larouche is coming off a sophomore campaign in which she was selected to the All-Big East Third team after starting in all 17 matches for the Bulldogs. The Quebec, Canada native totaled five assists on the season including three in a game against Providence. Larouche was named to the Big East Weekly Honor roll in September while also being named CSC Academic All-District. In her freshman season, Larouche started in all 19 matches finishing with a pair of goals and assists.

Larouche also spent time on the U-20 Canadian National Team where they won the U-20 CONCACAF Championship in 2025. Her game winning goal against USYNT pushed them to the championship match.

HEAR FROM HEAD COACH DAVE DIIANNI
“Lea is a versatile soccer player whose athleticism and technical ability allows her to excel in multiple roles across the field. Her composure, intelligence, and competitiveness elevates her play. The national team experience brings maturity, competitiveness and leadership to our Hawkeye program.”