By Jessie Gambrell

Staff Writer

Amy Alber, an outside midfielder on the CSUSM women’s soccer team, loves soccer and loves playing for the team, which is currently ranked No. 13 in the nation. Although she sprained ligaments in her left ankle at the beginning of October, she still supports her team.

Question: How long have you been playing soccer for CSUSM?
Answer: Two years. I am a sophomore.
Q: So what are you majoring in?
A: Well, I was pre-business, but now I am communications.
Q: What position do you play on the women’s soccer team?
A: Now, I am the outside midfielder and right defense, but last year I was just right defense. I am predominately more comfortable being defender. I would rather do anything than be forward or goalie.
Q: How do you like your team?
A: Oh my gosh, I love them. I guess if I didn’t that would be pretty bad. They are my family. I love those girls.
Q: Do you plan on staying on the team your whole college career?
A: Yup, for the rest of my college life.

Q: Do you plan on becoming a professional soccer player?
A: It’s definitely a dream. You know, ever since you were little, you always have that dream of becoming a professional athlete, but for right now I’m not going to let it get in the way of my other goals. But if the opportunity comes along, I’ll definitely take it.

Q: What do you love about soccer?
A: It keeps me in really good shape and it gives you and an automatic family of friends. I love the different aspects of the game. You really have to read the sport.

Q: How did you feel about your injury when it happened?
A: I was really, really upset about my injury. I felt like all my hard work and fitness over the season was going to wash away. I quickly began to realize that my injury is very minor compared to some of the sports injuries I’ve seen or heard about. Lots of athletes sprain their ankles, and are able to bounce back quite quickly.