Lauren Kozal

College career Kozal attended Michigan State University. She made 70 appearances at goalkeeper for the Spartans from 2019 to 2022. In 2022, she was a semifinalist for the MAC Hermann Trophy and was elected unanimously to the All-Big Ten First Team.

In 2023, she was drafted by Portland Thorns FC as the 32nd overall pick of the 2023 NWSL Draft.

In September 2024, Portland loaned Kozal to USL Super League club Tampa Bay Sun FC for the remainder of the NWSL season. Kozal made her debut for the Sun in a 3–0 win over DC Power FC on October 2. On December 11, 2024, the Thorns announced Kozal's contract had expired and she was a free agent.

In January 2025, Kozal signed with Swiss club GC Zurich midway through the Swiss Women's Super League season.

After spending one-and-a-half years in Switzerland, Kozal moved to Danish A-Liga club HB Køge on June 19, 2026.

International career Lauren Kozal was called up to the United States under-23 team in February 2023 for two friendly matches against France. She made half-length appearances in both games.

Honors Individual NCAA Division I First-Team All-America: 2022 Big Ten Conference Goalkeeper of the Year: 2022