Future Olympian: Layla Alexander (Soccer)

LAYLA ALEXANDER

AGE 12

How long have you been involved in soccer?

I have been playing for four years.

What do you like best about it?

Team building and working together.

What team do you play for?

I play for Westwood Middle School and Gainesville Soccer Alliance and I play center defense.

Would you like to go to college or the Olympics and continue on in soccer?

Yes, I plan to play soccer long term and plan togo to the University of Florida and possibly the Olympics one day.

Who is your Athlete inspiration?

Serena Williams

DID YOU KNOW?

The US women’s soccer team has won four Olympic gold medals: 1996, 2004, 2008 and 2012.

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