Peyton JosephPeyton Joseph
Soccer

Getting to Know - Peyton Joseph

The Facts 
Hometown: Highlands Ranch, Colo.
Position: Defender
Height: 5'6"
Parents: Sterling and Lisa
Club Team: Real Colorado
Club Coach: Scott DeDycker
High School: Mountain Vista
High School Coach: Theresa Echtermeyer

Peyton's Noteworthy Accolades: 

  • Played club soccer for coach Scott DeDycker and Real Colorado
  • Part of a Real Colorado team that finished second at ECNL nationals in 2013 and third in 2015
  • Named ECNL National Finals Best XI honors in 2013
  • Helped Mountain Vista to the 2013 state title a 50-6-3 record in her high school career
  • Sister, Sierra, played soccer at Arizona State

Why Peyton chose Mizzou: 
"I chose Missouri because as soon as I visited the campus, I knew it was where I wanted to spend my college years. Athletics has always been a huge part of my life and it is also a very big part of the University of Missouri, which I love. The campus is also extremely beautiful and to me it is the perfect size. Missouri was also the first college I visited that really had a family feel."

Club coach Neil Payne on Peyton: 
"Peyton is a tremendous soccer player who is committed to excellence every time she steps onto the field. Moreover, Peyton flourishes in a leadership role to bring out the best in others. Bryan and his staff are a great fit for Peyton as they will develop her game further, they have recruited a great player and person in Peyton and I have no doubt she will have a successful career at the University of Missouri."