NCAA Prospects: Interview with Diana Ordoñez (Virginia/FC Dallas Women)
Just A Dash
English - December 14, 2021 17:00 - 42 minutes - 29.1 MB - ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsSoccer Sports Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Laura and Theo are joined by NCAA-standout Diana Ordoñez. The forward from Prosper, TX played for FC Dallas as a youngster before going on to play at the University of Virginia. With 45 college goals for the Cavaliers, the 2021 ACC Offensive player of the year and Mac Hermann semifinalist is one of the most exciting players to look out for in Saturday's NWSL college draft.
(1:15) Diana Ordoñez talks about her origins playing soccer in Prosper.
(6:00) Ordoñez talks about the challenges that come with being a top athlete.
(15:00) Ordoñez explains the differences between the youth club game and stepping up to NCAA soccer.
(24:25) How have fellow Virginia alumni affected Ordoñez decision to become eligible for the NWSL draft?
(28:50) Ordoñez reacts to the abuse allegations in the NWSL during the 2021 season and how that affects young players' decisions.
(33:30) Ordoñez and Gomez talk about Latinx representation in women's soccer in the United States.
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