The winner of the Academy Sports + Outdoors Player Spotlight for September is Kiana Owens! She will win a $50 Academy Sports + Outdoors giftcard and an Orlando City SC Prize Pack! Do you know an exceptional youth soccer player you would like to nominate? Fill out the form, here.
Let's meet Kiana.
Name: Kiana Owens
- Position: Striker/midfield
- When did you start playing soccer and why? I started playing when I was 6 to become more active, build confidence, and meet new friends
- What does being a leader mean to you? Being a leader means you need to encourage others to do their best
- Name a teammate or coach that inspires you and why? Coach Kamm inspires me because she demonstrates confidence in us.
- Who is your favorite professional player? Carli Lloyd
- What are some of your goals for the next year on and off the pitch? I hope to make a starting offensive position for my new team. Off the field I want to make straight A's.
- Describe your favorite soccer moment in your career. My favorite moment was when I first scored a goal. It took me 4 seasons to achieve it but it was a huge milestone and made me much more confident.
