what is soccer

What is soccer? If you asked anyone else, they would tell you it’s just a game or a game that’s fun to watch on television. But, if you asked me, I would tell you it’s a game in which I have instilled all my hopes and dreams. I dream of one day being in a league like the NWSL, but in order for this to happen, we must grow the love and support of Women’s soccer here in the United States. As a little girl, my love for soccer increased immensely due to the inspiration of older, more talented girls. This made me realize, in order to grow the game, we must start with our younger generations. We must show them the true meaning of soccer. We must show them how soccer unifies people around the world, we must show them how soccer can really impact people’s lives in positive ways and we must show them why soccer is the best sport in the world. Soccer has taught me how to overcome hardships, work under pressure, work with others to reach a common goal, and that responsibility is a privilege. It has taught me about the art of competition and not to ask for permission to live my dream. Soccer taught me how to deal with failure, learn from my mistakes, and most importantly, through soccer we can teach younger children valuable life lessons. So I’m reaching out to you, my fellow soccer players. Help me better our youth through the beautiful sport of soccer, because after all, life starts with a dream, why not make it worth living?