Whiskers: about the Northwestern Women’s Soccer Wildcats

Our GK's G-SLAY!

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Meet our Dynamic Duo of GK's.

Junior CJ Roy is an East Coast native, coming from Washington D.C.

First-year Nyamma Nelson is from the West Coast, growing up on Portland, Oregon

They have forged a great relationship while helping the 'Cats build an excellent defense.  We had a great discussion about all things Goalkeeping, their relationship and being a part of a high-level Division 1 soccer program.  This is a good one and an emotional roller coaster!

0:45 - Their Goalkeeping Origins (hint:  mom's played a big role)

6:00 - Goalkeeper Role Models

7:45 - The biggest challenges of the position

9:00 - Finding the right mindset

15:00 - Supporting each other while competing for the position

17:45 - What they have learned from each other

19:30 - What they admire about each other! (Hint: Some hugs and tears here)

23:00 RAPID FIRE Time

We include favorite music, superstitions, PK strategy, favorite save, personal mascots, treats and more!

30:00 The advice they would give to younger GK's


"The way we frame it is...competing to help the team be better..."  CJ Roy


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