Alexandra Lopez '20 Recruiting Profile

The How has two parts to it: the physical and the mental. I have played a variety of positions on the soccer field, which include center defensive midfielder, center attacking midfielder and striker. Over the years, as my coaches needed, I have adjusted to other positions like sweeper, stopper, and left and right wing positions. This year I played center midfield almost exclusively. I am an aggressive player with a powerful shot. I am constantly working to improve my foot skills, non-dominate foot and long passes. I understand how crucial fitness is to playing a strong game as once you’re tired, everything goes downhill. Knowing this I use the other sports that I play to prepare me for soccer season so that I am in the best shape to play a full match start to finish. I also play a smart mental game. When on the field I always keep a positive spirit and try to boost team moral when we are down during a game. Coaches have always told me that they can consistently hear me on the field. I am able to use my experience with the sport to help boost spirits on the field, and to calmly communicate with teammates on the field. I am one of the biggest communicators on my varsity team.

Why I play the game is related to my past. I have always been in love with soccer, since I started playing at age four. Wherever my family has lived, I have found a way to involve soccer in my life; it has been a constant companion whether I played with girls, boys or both. Family has also played a role in my love for soccer, it is a way I connect with my parents and especially my grandpa who shares my passion for the sport.