What kind of mark do you hope to have left on the program after your career is over?
MM: I hope that everyone who I’ve had the chance to work with across these last five season – coaches, athletic trainers, but most importantly my teammates – will remember me for always working my hardest and always having the best intentions for the team.
JO: After my career here is done I hope to have left a lasting impression of what it means to have been a dedicated and influential member of the team. I want to be someone that can be remembered for my hard work and perseverance throughout my seasons here, who others can look to for inspiration.
EW: I hope that I influenced the mindset of some of the younger kids on the team, to be more positive, resilient and unwavering.
What life lessons have you learned during your time on the team?
MM: Too many to count. Most importantly the ability to put other people’s interests in front of my own. Understanding that fighting for something bigger than yourself is so much more fulfilling than any individual battle.
JO: Being a member of this team I have learned that ups and downs are a constant in life, but I am able to conquer anything in my way. If I work hard and do my best on the field, then I can do it in the future and grow as a person.
EW: That life is bigger than soccer. So much bigger, so much richer, so multifaceted and every aspect – including soccer – makes it a whole. Make the most of every part of it.
