title: Leigh Jakes
text: # Leigh Jakes
  
  Leigh Ashley Jakes (born March 24, 1988) is an American soccer player who currently plays for NiceFutis in the Finnish women's premier division Naisten Liiga.
  
  ## Career
  
  Jakes has previously played for Northwestern Wildcats in the Big Ten Conference, Chicago Red Stars in the Women's Premier Soccer League, Falköpings KIK in the Swedish second tier Elitettan and Kokkola F10 in the Finnish women's league.
  
  ## Family
  
  Leigh Jakes is the daughter of Rhonda and Van Jakes who was a cornerback in the National Football League for six seasons.
  
  