Grace Buxton '26 Recruiting Profile

At age six, I started playing rec soccer. Two years later I joined my first club team and have been playing ever since. Soccer has always been an outlet for me to make connections with people, but as I’ve gotten older it has become much more than that. Soccer keeps me fit, physically and mentally and has helped me get through some of the hardest times I’ve ever faced. Even during the pandemic, watching Premier League, MLS, and NWSL soccer really sparked my love for the game. Watching soccer is often just as important to me as playing; it has taught me so much about the game and I don’t think I would be the player I am today without haven taken the time to observe the pros. I have been the captain of my high school and club team for the past two years. I believe that it is my coachability and respect for my teammates that allows me to fill this role well. Being busy with sports also keeps me accountable in school. My academic magnet program is rigorous which is why my goal in high school is to make distinguished honor roll each quarter. This is something I have achieved so far and has helped me learn how to better manage my time as a student athlete. For the future, I strive to find quality schooling in an area of interest that will allow me to find a fulfilling job in life. Along with that, I want to continue to enjoy playing my sport, learning all I can, leading a healthy lifestyle, and being a kind person.