Maya Perales '25 Recruiting Profile

I have been playing soccer since elementary. From elementary school until now, my skill have improved and I have tried to take soccer to the next level. My main goal is to play in college. Playing in college is the ultimate goal, but i'm trying to work to get the skills and experience to be at that level.

I have strong stamina and am an incredibly stubborn defender. I'm very teachable due to the fact that I want to better myself. I am incredibly hardworking and always do my best.

I am a very determined and loyal player. I am working hard on my soccer skills. When I was in elementary school, I was in a soccer league in Downey called AYSO, and I went every summer. I had ended the program when I entered middle school where I was in a charter school and had entered the school's team. I later joined my high schools soccer team. I also do SRLA for another school.

I am a very hardworking student at school. My academics mean everything to me. I set very high standards for my grades and studying. I always keep my GPA above 3.30. I'm in UCLA's engineering program, it really helps me continue my studies. I am also in King Drew's medical careers program. 

I give my best in everything I do and never give up. Even now I am trying to accomplish more. I want to invest and do more than I already am.