Renae Cuellar sits down with us for today’s segment of 20
Questions. Cuellar was born in California to Mexican parents on June 24, 1990.
After a stint on the USA national system, she decided to play for Mexico’s
Women’s National Team. She started her college career as an Arizona Wildcat and
finished an Oklahoma Sooner. Her professional career includes some pretty top
notch clubs: FC Kansas City, Seattle Reign, and now the Washington Spirit.
She joined Kansas City as one of the Mexican National
allotment to the NWSL. She appeared in 11 matches for Kansas City. Renae scored
the first goal in NWSL history against the Portland Thorns. Her playing time
with Kansas was shortened after a tackle from Rachel Buehler; she missed two
games from a sprained knee. On July 1st, she was traded to Seattle for Teresa
Noyola and a second round draft pick. This trade was seen by many as an attempt
to push Seattle through to the inaugural playoffs of the NWSL. Seattle made a
bunch of moves to strengthen their lineup. Bringing on Cuellar added a serious
offensive threat to the Reign.
At the end of the NWSL season, Cuellar signed with Sundsvall
of the Swedish league, and in October, the Seattle Reign announced that Cuellar
had been traded to the Washington Spirit.
Now that we’ve re-hashed what everyone can find on Wikipedia
or other media sites, let’s get to the down and dirty of what Renae described
as the “most fun interview I’ve done.” Ladies and Gentlemen of the jury, I give
you, Renae Cuellar’s 20 Questions:
1.
You were born in California to Mexican national
parents. What made you decide to play for the Mexican national squad versus the
United States team?
I made the decision after playing
in the youth USA national team system because I felt it was the best decision
for my career to progress. I was given the chance by team Mexico for the full
team at 18 and I made the choice then and have been with this great program
ever since.
2.
At the time you scored the first NWSL goal, was
that something you were aware of? Did you know
that you would be the subject of
NWSL trivia for years to come?
I felt such a rush, my heart was beating out of my chest and so many
emotions were going on in my head. It didn't hit me till after the game that I
had made women’s soccer history and the best part for me was that I did it in
front of my family; they were in the stands watching me.
3.
Typically players only receive the match ball
for scoring a hat trick in a game, did you manage to snag the match ball after
you scored the first ever NWSL goal?
Yes and it was a moment I will
never forget. My coach for FC Kansas City presented me with the game ball after
the game and all of my team signed it.
4.
You started out in the middle of the United
States with Kansas City. You were traded to Seattle, and now you’ve been traded
to Washington DC. Which is your favorite place so far, the Midwest, the West
Coast, or the East Coast? Why?
I haven't been to the east coast, I mean to live there so I can't say not
the east coast but as of right now, the Midwest is a nice place as well but I
definitely love the west coast the most. I grew up on the west coast and as we
say west coast is the best coast ;)
5.
Washington DC is my hometown; therefore, I will
always be a DC sports team supporter (Let’s go SPIRIT!). What professional
sports teams to you support and why?
I support the Dallas cowboys, I was raised a cowboy fan because my dad’s
side is from Texas.
Quick fire questions; GO!
6.
What’s your favorite book?
The Giving Tree
7.
What’s your favorite TV show?
Scandal
8.
What’s your favorite movie?
Space Jam
(Really, Space Jam? You may be the only person in history to answer the
question, “what’s your favorite movie” with Space Jam.)
9.
What’s your favorite color?
Blue, any kind of blue
10. Who’s
your favorite singer?
Drake
Okay, back to our regularly scheduled
programming:
11. If
the Zombie Apocalypse happened tomorrow, how would you survive it?
I would stock up on Starbucks, need my daily fix ;) I would go to a
secret location and hide out haha as well as freak out because I wouldn't truly
know what to do.
12. If
you had to choose one restaurant to eat for the rest of your life, where would
you dine?
Olive Garden
13. This
may be the most important question of the interview: Manchester United or
Manchester City? (Choose wisely)
Manchester United
(You have chosen wisely!)
14. You’ve
come across some pretty tough defenders during the inaugural NWSL season. Who
was the toughest fullback you faced and why?
It’s a tie between Becky Saubrann and Christie Rampone. Their
athleticism, experience and defensive savviness was tough to go against.
15. The
Women’s World Cup takes place in Canada next year, and the games will be played
on turf? What is your take on artificial turf during such an important
tournament?
I don't think playing on turf is great, especially in such a huge
important tournament. It’s very hard on each player’s body!
16. If
you were to play any other professional sport, what would it be?
Track
17. What’s
on your ipod’s playlist right now?
The Mann- Aloe Blacc
Drunk in love- Beyonce
UENO - Rocko
Counting stars- one republic
Drake
Rick Ross
Yo gotti
18. What
DVD or BluRay do you have in your collection that would shock most people?
Casino
(Are you sure it’s not
Space Jam?)
19. Do
you play FIFA ’13 or ’14 on either Playstation or Xbox? Any good?
I love to play FIFA 13 on ps3 haven't gotten to play FIFA 14 yet, I am
pretty decent!
(I hereby challenge you to duel!)
20. If
you could have any superpower, which would it be and why?
Force field, sometimes I just need my own space.
And as a bonus question and a question that will hereby
deemed the Renae Cuellar Starbucks question: What’s your Starbucks order?
Venti iced coffee, 4 pumps white
mocha, 4 pumps cinnamon dolce, shaken (not stirred), no cream or milk.
Spirit’s camp opens in March, and I hope Renae will find the
east coast to her liking. I guarantee she
As a fan blogger and part-time-pseudo-journalist, I can’t
thank those folks that are willing to sit down and talk to Following Futbol.
Ms. Cuellar was an absolute joy to interact with. I look forward to seeing her
excel in my hometown of Washington, DC. I think my first Spirit jersey may have
her number on the back.
Keep checking back with Following Futbol for more 20
Questions interviews, the Referee Chronicles, and my opinions on the beautiful
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