SoccerToday Interview With Boston Breakers’ Morgan Andrews
As the next college players take the field to begin their professional careers, all eyes will be on the NWSL as it enters its fifth season. SoccerToday spoke with the top five draft picks of the 2017 NWSL College Draft to discuss their goals for the future and the source of their success thus far.
NWSL Soccer News: With the third pick of the 2017 NWSL College Draft, the Boston Breakers added a playmaker in New England native Morgan Andrews of University of Southern California.
Andrews played the first two years of her collegiate career at the University of Notre Dame before joining the Trojans in 2015.
During her freshman season with the Fighting Irish, Andrews received ACC Freshman of the Year honors, including being named to the ACC All-Freshman Team and All-ACC Second Team. She was also named to the All-ACC Second Team during her sophomore year as she once again led the Irish in points.
Following her transfer to USC, Andrews was selected to the NSCAA All-American Second Team and received All-Pac-12 First Team honors during her junior season. The New Hampshire native concluded her collegiate career as a member of the 2016 NCAA Women’s College Cup Championship Team with USC as she now returns home as a professional soccer player.
SoccerToday spoke with Andrews following her selection as the No. 3 pick in the NWSL College Draft as she takes the next step to the professional level.
Chris Rael: What are your emotions after being selected in the NWSL College Draft?
Morgan Andrews: It’s a great honor – especially to go to Boston. I’m a New England girl through and through. It’s exciting to head back east and play in front of a home crowd.
I played for FC Stars and – it’s like going back home. I’m originally from New Hampshire, but New England is home. So it’s fun.
Chris Rael: What is your biggest strength on the field?
Morgan Andrews: On the field, one of my biggest strengths is my vision. I like to create plays. One of my goals for each game is to be part of the creative process of scoring goals – whether that’s me scoring one or to get an assist.
I want to contribute — this is definitely a goal of mine, and with every strength comes a weakness.
I know that I need to work on a few things as well. Off the field, I just want to be there for my teammates and do what’s best for the team.
Chris Rael: What is the biggest asset you bring to the team?
Morgan Andrews: I do think it’s my vision. I have a pretty long range on my passing. That would definitely be one of my strengths.
Chris Rael: What are your goals for the upcoming season?
Morgan Andrews: We always want to win.
We want to have a huge impact in Boston and be one of the best professional teams that there is.
I’ll do whatever I need to do for my team in order to make that happen.
