Mohawk hairstyle
McLeod started all six of Canada's games in the first FIFA U-19 Women's World Championship, held August 17 – September 1, 2002. Highly recognizable for her red and white Mohawk hairstyle throughout the tournament, she allowed six goals in the six games, ending the tournament with a record. Following the tournament, she was named to the FIFA All-Star Team, along with fellow Canadians Candace Chapman, Carmelina Moscato, and Christine Sinclair.