ST. LOUIS, Mo. -- Drake women's soccer forward Layla Kelbel garnered Missouri Valley Conference Freshman of the Week honors, the league announced on Tuesday (Aug. 23) for her efforts during the opening week of the season.

Kelbel scored her first collegiate goal during the 60th minute in the season opener at Kansas City on Aug. 18. The Hartland, Wis., native logged the fourth most minutes (146) on the team through the first two matches. 

The Drake women's soccer team returns to the pitch on Thursday, Aug. 25 at St. Thomas in an 11 a.m. kickoff.