Jasmine Kessler has become one of the greatest goalkeepers in UTSA women’s soccer history. For the Roadrunners, having Kessler as a goalkeeper is more than just defensive stability. Kessler currently holds a 0.28 goals against average, along with a career save percentage of 0.931. Holding a record of 14-14-8, these stats put Kessler ahead of even her own goalie teammates.
Coming from Spring, Texas, Kessler played for the Klein Collins High School soccer team, Lady Tigers Soccer. She would go on to play four seasons under four different coaches. Over her career, Kessler would become a three-time District 15-6A goalkeeper, racking up over 114 saves during her senior year. Additionally, she showcases her versatility by venturing into other sports like varsity track, basketball and football.
Starting her freshman year at UTSA in 2023, she posted a 0.67 GAA paired with five shutouts and a save percentage of 0.822. Her efforts helped UTSA set a team season record of 0.72 in GAA, a save percentage of 0.812 and tying with the third most team shutouts in program history. She ranked top-30 nationally in GAA as well as 58th nationally in save percentage during her first year at UTSA.
The following year, Kessler continued her ascent. She closed her sophomore year with five solo-clean sheets, maintaining the fifth-best save percentage in UTSA history with 0.803 and wrapped up with a 0.86 GAA. With her 61 saves, she ranked ninth all-time for UTSA Athletics. Academically, she stands out as well. Kessler earned spots on the American Athletic Conference All-Academic Team and the College Sports Communicators Academic All-District Team.
Compared to previous goalies, Kessler blows out others that came before her. The only two players who have come close are Jil Schneider and Dacia Webb. Both tied with Kessler’s 12 career shutout during her game against Lamar, but Kessler broke that record with her 13th career shutout with Colorado College. Following her remarkable early seasons throughout her junior year, she earned the American Conference Goalkeeper of the Week in late August.
After delivering eight saves and achieving an astonishing 0.950 season save percentage, Kessler ranked nationally within the top 30 in GAA, save percentage, saves and shutouts. She continued to garner recognition by getting selected to the American Conference Preseason Watch List and becoming a nominee for the 2025 Fall Allstate NACDA Good Works Team, further underscoring her importance both on and off the pitch.
Kessler ascended to become UTSA’s premier goalkeeper, holding multiple career records, including shutouts, draws, GAA and consistent top-tier save percentages. Her freshman and sophomore seasons rank among the best ever by a goalkeeper in UTSA history, and her accolades continue to mount as she cements her legacy.
At just 13 career shutouts and a sterling statistical profile, Kessler is unmistakably one of the greatest goalkeepers in program history. She is a foundation for team ambition. Her command of the goal and ability to organize the defense allow the Roadrunners to play with confidence, knowing they have one of the most reliable keepers standing tall behind them.
