Krystyna Freda
If you really want to play football on a professional level, chase your dream. Football can take you anywhere as long as you want it bad enough.
Favorite quote: It is our choices that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities. (Albus Dumbledore)
Hobby: writing (I published a book last year).
Favorite place in Cyprus? Blue Lagoon.
Favorite food: Gyros.
Winter or summer? SUMMER!
Who are you gonna support next World Cup? If I have to choose, Poland.
How about in the Women’s World Cup? USA.
Favorite football player (man/ woman)? Ronaldo and Marta.
Besides football, do you play another sport? Swimming, Track and Field.
One dream: To succeed in my writing career.
About her Career
When did you start playing?
5 years old.
Clubs you have played?
Matchfit Academy, Winthrop University, Pro teams played with: Merilappi United (Finland, Naisten Liiga) Sky Blue FC(NWSL, USA), Portland Thorns(NWSL), Western New York Flash(NWSL) NJ Copa FC (UWS, USA), Apollon Ladies FC (Cyprus).
Highlight/ favorite moment?
Scoring a screamer against our rival in college.
National Team?
No.
What’s the best part about playing in Cyprus?
Getting to experience a new country and culture.
And what do you believe is the big challenge about playing in Cyprus?
Lack of resources for women’s football.
Any advice for the next generation of Cypriot players?
If you really want to play football on a professional level, chase your dream. Football can take you anywhere as long as you want it bad enough.
