The World Cup debutant Sofia Huerta, who lived Down Under when she played for Adelaide United and Sydney FC, shares what she likes most about Australian culture, her dog Daisy’s attributes, and the oddest autograph request she’s received.
Mike Woitalla
Soccer America Executive Editor Mike Woitalla has written freelance articles about soccer for more than 30 media outlets in nine nations. The winner of eight United Soccer Coaches Writing Contest awards, he is the author of two books. He coaches and referees youth soccer, and is a "Soccer Without Borders" volunteer.
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Watch: Megan Rapinoe on when her mom showed up practice
The veteran forward Megan Rapinoe shares her reaction to getting cheered on by her mom at a national team practice, quotes Stephen Curry and talks about her fiancée, Sue Bird.
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Watch: Paxten Aaronson score four for Eintracht Frankfurt
The 19-year-old American Paxten Aaronson scored four goals in Eintracht Frankfurt’s 15-1 win in a friendly against FSV Braunfels. Aaronson, who joined the Bundesliga club last season from the Philadelphia Union, struck in the 54th, 66th, 79th and 88th minutes in Saturday’s game hosted by the sixth division team in front of 6,000 fans “Paxten is […]
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Watch: Andi Sullivan explain her nickname
The World Cup-bound midfielder Andi Sullivan reveals how she came to be called “Sunny,” what talents she wish she had, and how going to Washington Spirit games inspired her to become a pro soccer player (who now plays for the Spirit).
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Watch: Aubrey Kingsbury on piano, art and soccer
The World Cup-bound goalkeeper Aubrey Kingsbury, the daughter of a piano teacher, reveals which song she plays by memory, and which of her teammates are the best example of soccer players being artists.
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Watch: Rose Lavelle on books vs. Kindle
The U.S. midfielder Rose Lavelle, who’s currently reading the “A Court of Thorns and Roses” series by Sarah J. Mass, explains why she cherishes her Kindle, lists her dog Wilma’s most adorable attributes, and reveals what occupation she’d be drawn to were she not a pro soccer player.
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Watch: Emily Sonnett on her hobbies, snack preferences and getting advice
World Cup-bound defender Emily Sonnett reveals she enjoys Lego-building, her snack preferences, and more in this “Meet the 23” episode.
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Watch: Alana Cook reveal lots about her off-field life
The World Cup-bound U.S. defender Alana Cook‘s “Meet the 23” segment includes her sharing what she does for Northwest summer fun, the latest news on the family puppy, the many sports she played — and she jokes about Colorado drivers.
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Watch: Ricardo Pepi field PSV 'dilemma' questions
The 20-year-old U.S. striker Ricardo Pepi answers a variety of rapid-fire questions from his new Dutch club covering topics including goalscoring, soccer philosophy, cuisine and music.
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Watch: Brenden Aaronson's arrival in Germany's capital
Union Berlin’s U.S. signing Brenden Aaronson visits the Berlin Wall remnants that include the “Fraternal Kiss” graffiti painting, which depicts the 1979 embrace of Leonid Brezhnev and Erich Honecker. Aaronson, who arrives on loan from Leeds United, also describes how he approaches his attacking position, delivers a message to Union Berlin fans, and gets a […]