Lydia Ruppert

A versatile player that has been with the club since its inaugural season, Ruppert returns for her fourth season in 2025.

2024 saw Ruppert record a career best three goals, despite making just four appearances. Her seven total points ranked as the eighth-most among all Aurora players, tied with former captain and current professional Addy Weichers (Northern Super League).

In 2023, the Minneapolis native appeared in a career high eight matches, logging 271 total minutes. During Aurora’s first-ever season in 2022, Ruppert recorded one assist in seven matches played.

During her time with Aurora, Ruppert has seen time at both the forward and midfield positions.

At the college level, Ruppert spent one season with the University of Minnesota in 2018. She later transitioned to the school’s club soccer team, serving as club president for two seasons.

Off the pitch, Ruppert has helped support Aurora’s community outreach goals. She designed the club’s Pride wordmark in 2022, which was featured on limited edition scarves with all sales benefitting RECLAIM – a Minnesota non-profit providing mental health care for queer and trans youth.