October 4 - Player of the Week


NICO LONG

Age 9

TEAM – Racing FC Black U10
COACH –  Coach Fede Santiago

POSITION – Right Back

LEAGUE - CCL Next Gen

How long have you been playing soccer?: Since I was four years old 

What were your first soccer experiences?: Going to my older brother’s soccer games and watching soccer games at home with my family

Who is your favorite team?: Manchester United

Who is your favorite player?: Jadon Sancho 

What are your long-term goals as a soccer player?: I would like to play professionally 

Do you have any siblings that play soccer?  What are their names and ages?: My older brother Lucas (11) plays with Herndon FC White U12, and my younger sister Elena (4) plays U6 rec and my dad is her coach. My mom is my team’s manager. 

What is your favorite part of the game?: Taking free kicks 

What is your most memorable moment in soccer?: Seeing France win the World Cup in 2018

What school do you go to?: 4th grade at Saint Veronica 

What is your favorite subject in school?: Social Studies

What is your favorite restaurant?: Chick-fil-A and Ariake

What is your favorite place to visit?: Legoland

Do you play other sports do you play?: I play tennis, like to swim and snowboard, and play rugby in the summer