Academic: Major: Accounting

Gonzaga (2023-24): Freshman Season: Saw action in eight games this season, logging a career-high 117 minutes for the Zags… Earned her first collegiate assist against Hawaii… Took her first career shot against Houston Christian… Was involved in clinching four shutout victories this year, and aided the Zags in outscoring their opponents by a margin of 37-9 across her appearances. Sophomore Season: Appeared in seven matches, logging 44 minutes... Contributed to four shutouts, including playing 14 minutes in a 3-0 victory over UIC (9/8/24)

High School: Kristen played for Millennium high school and SC del Sol Girls Academy...Earned high school region player of the year honors in 2021-2022

Personal: Kristen is the daughter of Eric and Renee Puels and the sister to Kirra and Kaelyn... Kristen's mother, Renee, played collegiate soccer at the Air Force Academy... Kristen enjoys hiking, skiing, surfing, and traveling