NSN NIL: Notre Dame Commit, U.S. National Team Prospect Lily Jeakle Signs NIL Deal with NSN
- Jonathan Turner
- 18 minutes ago
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LAKE ORION, Mich. – The National Soccer Network (NSN) is proud to announce that Lake Orion standout Lily Jeakle has signed a Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) deal, becoming one of the first high school athletes in the region to partner with the growing soccer media platform.
Jeakle, a member of the Class of 2027, is widely regarded as one of the top young players in the United States and brings an already decorated and rapidly growing resume to NSN.
“Lily is exactly the type of athlete we want to align with,” said Jonathan Turner. “She’s not only one of the top players in her class nationally, but she represents the game the right way. We’re excited to help tell her story and support her journey.”
A Lake Orion native, Jeakle has developed into an elite prospect through her work with Nationals Soccer Club, where she currently competes on the club’s ECNL squad. Known for her versatility, she has the ability to impact the game from multiple positions, including forward, attacking midfielder, and outside back.
Her rise has been fueled in part by a strong soccer background.
Both of her parents played high school soccer, while her father, Jake Jeakle, competed at Warren De La Salle and at a high level in club soccer. Her older brother, Will, also recently played for Lake Orion High School’s varsity program.
Jeakle’s rapid development has placed her among the top players in her age group nationally. She has earned multiple high-level honors, including the Girls Academy Golden Ball in 2022 and Golden Boot in 2023, and has consistently competed at the highest levels of youth soccer.
She also verbally committed to the University of Notre Dame in August of 2025, further solidifying her status as one of the premier recruits in the country.
Most recently, Jeakle earned a call-up to the U.S. Under-18 Women’s National Team for the 2026 Pinatar Cup in San Pedro del Pinatar, Spain. The U.S. squad competed against Sweden’s U-18 team on March 3rd and Hungary’s U-19 team on March 6, marking another significant milestone in her national team journey.
In addition to her national team experience, Jeakle has also gained valuable minutes competing against older competition with Detroit City FC in the USL W League, where she contributed to a conference championship run.
“I’m really excited for this opportunity,” said Jeakle. “NSN does a great job of highlighting players and telling stories, and I’m grateful to be part of something that continues to grow the game.”
Through the NIL agreement, NSN will feature Jeakle across its digital platforms, including player features, highlight content, and original storytelling initiatives designed to elevate athletes and expand exposure for the sport.
The partnership reflects NSN’s continued commitment to investing in the next generation of soccer talent and building a platform that showcases players at all levels of the game.
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