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Women's Soccer Recruit Spotlight: Kelly Wilson
1/20/2021 8:46:00 AM | Women's Soccer
DURHAM, N.C.— Head coach Robbie Church and the Duke women's soccer staff signed four student-athletes in November in the early signing period that will don the Blue Devil uniform starting in August of 2021.
GoDuke.com has been getting to know the future Blue Devils over the last couple of months.
The third spotlight is Kelly Wilson, who is a 5-10 defender from Manhattan Beach, Calif., and attends Vistamar School. Wilson is listed No. 92 in the TopDrawerSoccer class of 2021 rankings and currently plays for Beach FC club. She will be the third member of the Wilson family to attend Duke and play soccer as Kara (2012-15) and Emily (2016-17) both donned the blue and white uniform. Her sister, Bryn, also attends Duke and plays on the club lacrosse team.
#GoDuke
GoDuke.com: What made you choose Duke?
Kelly Wilson: I've watched three of my sisters attend Duke and have seen the positive impact the school has had on them not only as athletes, but more importantly, as students.
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GD: Tell us about your soccer game and what you hope to bring to Duke?
KW: I play outside back and I love to attack and create scoring opportunities.
GD: Favorite NWSL Player?
KW: Imani Dorsey
GD: Most excited for at Duke (soccer and not soccer)?
KW: Playing in the ACC, NCAA Tournaments and being surrounded by classmates who excel in different fields.
GD: What is a fun fact/skill/talent people may not know about you?
KW: I'm the youngest of six children
GD: Who are your biggest inspirations on and off the pitch?
KW: With respect to soccer, my biggest inspiration is my sister Kara. Specifically, I admire her leadership during her senior season when her Duke team made an exciting run to the National Championship. Off the field, my biggest inspiration is my mom because she is encouraging me to do my best and to try and reach my potential.
GD: What is your proudest moment on the soccer field so far?
KW: Scoring a goal at ECNL Nationals
GD: At what age did you start playing soccer?
KW: Five years old
GD: Did you play other sports growing up?
KW: Diving, swimming, and track
GD: What is it like to be the third member of your family to attend Duke and play soccer?
KW: From watching my sisters, I've had insight into some of the Duke women's soccer traditions of and I can't wait to be a part of them.
Quick Hitters:
Favorite Athlete: Naomi Osaka
Hobbies: Training kids in soccer, painting nails, baking
Favorite TV Show: Criminal Minds
Favorite Movie: Knives Out
Latest show you watched on television/Netflix?: The Queens Gambit
If you were to play another sport, what would it be?: Track
Mountains or Beach: Beach
Favorite Flavor of Ice Cream: Cookie Dough
Any Pregame Rituals?: I always put my left sock and cleat on before my right, and I listen to the same playlist on the way to my games.
GoDuke.com has been getting to know the future Blue Devils over the last couple of months.
The third spotlight is Kelly Wilson, who is a 5-10 defender from Manhattan Beach, Calif., and attends Vistamar School. Wilson is listed No. 92 in the TopDrawerSoccer class of 2021 rankings and currently plays for Beach FC club. She will be the third member of the Wilson family to attend Duke and play soccer as Kara (2012-15) and Emily (2016-17) both donned the blue and white uniform. Her sister, Bryn, also attends Duke and plays on the club lacrosse team.
#GoDuke
GoDuke.com: What made you choose Duke?
Kelly Wilson: I've watched three of my sisters attend Duke and have seen the positive impact the school has had on them not only as athletes, but more importantly, as students.
.
GD: Tell us about your soccer game and what you hope to bring to Duke?
KW: I play outside back and I love to attack and create scoring opportunities.
GD: Favorite NWSL Player?
KW: Imani Dorsey
GD: Most excited for at Duke (soccer and not soccer)?
KW: Playing in the ACC, NCAA Tournaments and being surrounded by classmates who excel in different fields.
GD: What is a fun fact/skill/talent people may not know about you?
KW: I'm the youngest of six children
GD: Who are your biggest inspirations on and off the pitch?
KW: With respect to soccer, my biggest inspiration is my sister Kara. Specifically, I admire her leadership during her senior season when her Duke team made an exciting run to the National Championship. Off the field, my biggest inspiration is my mom because she is encouraging me to do my best and to try and reach my potential.
GD: What is your proudest moment on the soccer field so far?
KW: Scoring a goal at ECNL Nationals
GD: At what age did you start playing soccer?
KW: Five years old
GD: Did you play other sports growing up?
KW: Diving, swimming, and track
GD: What is it like to be the third member of your family to attend Duke and play soccer?
KW: From watching my sisters, I've had insight into some of the Duke women's soccer traditions of and I can't wait to be a part of them.
Quick Hitters:
Favorite Athlete: Naomi Osaka
Hobbies: Training kids in soccer, painting nails, baking
Favorite TV Show: Criminal Minds
Favorite Movie: Knives Out
Latest show you watched on television/Netflix?: The Queens Gambit
If you were to play another sport, what would it be?: Track
Mountains or Beach: Beach
Favorite Flavor of Ice Cream: Cookie Dough
Any Pregame Rituals?: I always put my left sock and cleat on before my right, and I listen to the same playlist on the way to my games.
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