Aaliyah

What do they love most about playing their sport(s)?

Besides play soccer, I love the comfortable environment around me. Having people around me I can count on thru the rough times is something that I’m so grateful for. I truly believe I couldn’t have done the things I’m doing today without the people on my team, my coaches, and my family.

Who inspires them—on or off the field—and why?

The person who inspires me the most on and off the field is my dad, my dad is always there no matter the situation I’m in. On the pitch my dad always points out things I could work on, or things he notices. He’s one of the few people I can talk about the sport I admire playing which makes it more learning, and impactful. Off the field, he always gives me life lessons, and advice which really helps me to get through rough days, or tough obstacles I face throughout my daily life.

What’s one moment in their athletic journey that makes you proudest?

One moment in my athletic journey that makes me the proudest was playing on an all boys team in the USA cup. Playing with people you don’t know takes alot of courage, especially in a moment where your more focused on the outcome of a match. I was always worried or stressed on how bad/good I would do in a match. It was hard to accept the offer on playing on the team, but I confidently accepted it knowing I could help a team out. In the end, I met knew people and had so many memories with the team