Jennifer Soileau

Jennifer Soileau Burns (born March 15, 1975, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana) is a retired American soccer player who played in the Women's United Soccer Association (WUSA).

Early life and education Soileau was born in Baton Rouge on March 15, 1975. She attended Parkview Baptist High School, where she excelled on the school's soccer team, though a girls' team did not exist in her first year, so she played on the boys' team. She was named the district's most valuable player (MVP) twice and selected for the all-state team twice. In 2000, she was named to the All-Central Region first team and earned Academic All-American honors.

Coaching After completing her professional career, Burns began coaching, including at Parkview Baptist High School and Bishop Sullivan High School.

Personal life In 2006, Soileau married Bob Burns. The couple have a child named Baily.