Every player has a different experience throughout their career, and a different reason they enjoy playing soccer. We sat down with members of the Portland Thorns FC to learn who and what has shaped their history with the game.
<a href="/players/Emily-Menges"><strong><em>Emily Menges</em></strong></a> |
<a href="/players/Dagný-Brynjarsdóttir"><em><strong>Dagný Brynjarsdóttir</strong></em></a> |
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<strong><em>What do you love most about soccer?</em></strong> |
<p>It brings the whole world together and ensures that I have fun every day</p> |
<p>Working my [butt] off and then the feeling after playing well and winning games.</p> |
<strong><em>Who was your favorite sports hero growing up?</em></strong> |
<p>Michelle Akers</p> |
<p>Ronaldo (Brazilian)</p> |
<strong><em>What’s your go-to pregame music you like to listen to?</em></strong> |
<p>Relaxing music until I get to the locker room. Then something up beat and fast</p> |
<p>Icelandic music is my favorite</p> |
<strong><em>Who inspires you?</em></strong> |
<p>My grandma; she travels so much, does everything she wants to do in life—or so it seems—and thoroughly enjoys every aspect of life</p> |
<p>My mom and my fiancé</p> |
<strong><em>What was the first position you played?</em></strong> |
<p>Stopper in our “stopper/sweeper” system, or center-mid</p> |
<p>Central midfielder</p> |
