Courtesy of UR Athletics
Stagg, a junior, is a midfielder and forward on the women’s soccer team. Although she was injured for much of last season, she was named to the 2014 UAA All-Academic team.
In Saturday’s game against Union College, Stagg netted the goal that put the game into an intense overtime.
When did you first get involved in playing soccer?
I first got involved with soccer when I moved from Ecuador to Boca Raton, Fla. when I was six years old. My dad told my two older sisters that he signed them up to play that year. I asked for him to sign my twin sister and me up as well, and I have been playing ever since.
What is it like playing on the field with your twin sister, Kim?
I love playing on the field with Kim. Especially since I have torn my ACL twice, I have realized how fluid it is when we play together at the same time. We can read what each other is trying to do, so it is very easy to play and connect passes with her.
How did you feel after scoring the goal against Union College that put the game into overtime – and eventually double overtime?
Scoring against Union was probably the greatest feeling I’ve had after scoring a goal for UR women’s soccer. We lost to them last year, so to tie it up, especially with a 25-yard goal, was crazy. I am also a lefty, and scoring with my right foot definitely crossed out one of my many goals on my list.
What is your favorite part of playing soccer at UR?
My favorite part about playing soccer at UR is the people I’ve met. I love the sport, and having my best friends on the team makes it that much better.
Who do you look up to the most to improve your game?
It is hard to choose one person who I look up to the most when it comes to improving my game. I look up to [my sister] Kim because I respect her a lot as a player and think she has been playing incredibly well. I also look up to my dad because he has been giving me professional advice since I was six years old – advice that has truly helped my game.
This year, UR women’s soccer has 11 new freshmen. How does having such a young roster impact the team?
Having such a young roster with 11 new freshmen on the team means that the team has the ability to grow immensely in a short amount of time. I also believe that they are great players and bring fresh and new energy to our team.
Would you rather play FIFA with Donald Trump or Amy Schumer?
I would rather play FIFA with Amy Schumer because she’s a clown!
Douglas is a member of the class of 2017.
