This week Green chats with Adysen Armenta, who has started all five matches on the backline in her rookie campaign.
Each week, McKinzie Green of 12thMan.com checks in with a newcomer on the Texas A&M soccer team.
This week Green chats with Adysen Armenta, who has started all five matches on the backline in her rookie campaign. The freshman ranks fourth on the squad with 378 minutes on the pitch.
"It’s a lot different because the game is much faster, physical, and more intense in college."
“Once I visited here my junior year, I was pretty set on coming here. My dad went here and it’s close to home, so it was an easy choice.”
“It was awesome and it was such a cool environment. I’m so glad our school supports the way that it does. The fans bring such special energy to the games and it’s like no other.”
“My confidence and just being able to take chances. They’ve been helping me get out of my comfort zone and not be afraid to make mistakes.”
"I’m fast and super fit. I’m dangerous attacking coming out of the back and I’m a good defender as well."
"I could say someone like Messi, but my neighbor Chris Johnson played at UNC and she coached at Rice as well. She really got me into soccer and helped my parents guide me through this journey. She’s been really helpful and inspirational."
"I was four years old playing at the YMCA. I think I cried every single time I played and the coach had to hold my hand."
“The environment and the team were very welcoming. Some of the girls I had played with or known from club soccer. I really liked how everyone was so close and the school atmosphere is second to none.”
“When I was younger, I didn’t know what college was. But once I got older and got an understanding of college, I knew that I wanted to continue my career.”
“It’s been really cool. I’m super grateful and I don’t want to take this opportunity for granted."
“Definitely the school environment and the 12th Man. We have the best fans in the country."
“I’m a big Lionel Messi fan. He’s obviously the Greatest of All Time. Or I would say Lindsay Horan, because growing up I always thought I played like her. She’s a bigger girl who played in the midfield and she’s good at winning balls in the middle and she has a gritty attitude.”
”I’m very aggressive and strong and I feel like I’m tough enough to go up against anyone one-on-one. I’m good in the air and at reading people’s habits on the team, so I get used to how I play with my teammates pretty quickly.”
“I’m so excited. I’ve always wanted to be an Aggie and it’s so cool that I’m getting to play the sport I love in the place that I love most. It was surreal putting on my A&M jersey for the first time.”