Caroline Seger Interview on Women's Soccer United
We were very excited when WPS star and captain of the Swedish National team, Caroline Seger agreed to take part in the WSU interview!
From Caroline's Q&A I found out I had something in common with an International professional soccer player..... We both can't stop eating chocolate! Shame it wasn't the soccer talent we had in common ;)
Caroline is a highly competitive, skilful and inspirational women's
soccer player whose awards include 3 times winner of Midfielder of
the Year (‘06,’09,’10), Rookie of the Year (2005) and Winner of the
Diamond Ball (2009).
A born leader, today it was announced by WNY Flash that
Caroline will Captain the team during the inaugural WPS Season. A
well earned honour for Caroline and we send our congratulations and
best wishes to her and the WNY Flash Team.
WSU: How old were you when you
first started playing soccer and who or what inspired or influenced
you to play?
CS: I was 4 years the first time I went with my dad to a
soccer practice, he coached a boys team that I ended up playing
with from that I was 5 until I turned 12. So I guess it´s thanks to
my dad:)
WSU: What has been your career highlight and lowlight to date, and why?
WSU: What has been your career highlight and lowlight to date, and why?
CS: Highlight, there is so many moments but 2009 was def the
best year. To win the Swedish league and Swedish cup with the team
that I´d been playing with for 5 years was big. Lowlight would be
end of last year when I had to get surgery and was out for 6-7
months. So hard to watch from the side, but I learned a lot from it
too.
And of course it´s always hard to lose in a tournament, I´ve done it a couple of times so I know.
WSU: Do you have any superstitions or pre-match rituals before a soccer match?
CS: None , that would just freak me out if I couldn´t do it or something got messed up.
WSU: How are the preperations going for yourself and WNY Flash ahead of the WPS Season?
CS: We´re doing good, getting the team together and also getting to know each other on and off the field. I´m used to having at least 3 months before season starts but here it´s a month that you have to prepare everyone, getting fit and also bringing a completely new team together in such a short amount of time. I´m looking forward to start the season, it´s gonna be fun to finally start.
WSU: The Final rosters for the WPS 2011 season have been unveiled, your team WNY Flash have an extremely strong side with many international stars including yourself, do you feel you are one of the main contenders for the WPS title, and what team(s) do you think will be your toughest opponents?
CS: I think it´s one of the hardest things to predict because I´ve been on teams where we had a great roster but we just couldn´t make it work (if that makes sense) and then I´ve been on teams where it´s been the total opposite (not the best roster but players that worked hard and for each other) Every one knows what it takes to be the best in this league and all the teams has good players that work for that everyday. I personally think it´s a matter of which team that can actually make it work through all the season and to play at that high level every game.
And of course it´s always hard to lose in a tournament, I´ve done it a couple of times so I know.
WSU: Do you have any superstitions or pre-match rituals before a soccer match?
CS: None , that would just freak me out if I couldn´t do it or something got messed up.
WSU: How are the preperations going for yourself and WNY Flash ahead of the WPS Season?
CS: We´re doing good, getting the team together and also getting to know each other on and off the field. I´m used to having at least 3 months before season starts but here it´s a month that you have to prepare everyone, getting fit and also bringing a completely new team together in such a short amount of time. I´m looking forward to start the season, it´s gonna be fun to finally start.
WSU: The Final rosters for the WPS 2011 season have been unveiled, your team WNY Flash have an extremely strong side with many international stars including yourself, do you feel you are one of the main contenders for the WPS title, and what team(s) do you think will be your toughest opponents?
CS: I think it´s one of the hardest things to predict because I´ve been on teams where we had a great roster but we just couldn´t make it work (if that makes sense) and then I´ve been on teams where it´s been the total opposite (not the best roster but players that worked hard and for each other) Every one knows what it takes to be the best in this league and all the teams has good players that work for that everyday. I personally think it´s a matter of which team that can actually make it work through all the season and to play at that high level every game.
CAROLINE SEGER'S TEAM MATES
(WNY Flash/Sweden National Team)
WSU: Biggest joker at your club?
WSU: Biggest joker at your club?
CS: Brittany cameron
WSU: Most skilful player?
CS: Mccall, beverly goebell
and Marta
WSU: Quickest player?
CS: Ali riley and Candace
wilson
WSU: Most intelligent
player?
CS: Becky Edwards and
Sinclair
WSU: Worst dancer?
CS: Every one is good at
dancing on my team
WSU: Worst taste in music?
CS: I don´t know yet...to be
continued:)
WSU: If you were not a
professional soccer player what career would you be
doing?
CS: I think I would´ve been a pro in handball
WSU: What advice would you give to someone thinking about getting involved in women and girl's soccer?
CS: To practice hard, have fun and focus on getting better everyday. Also set goal for yourself that helps you to develop.
WSU: What are your hobbies/interests when you are not playing soccer?
CS: I love shopping and music I would love to be a DJ
WSU: In your opinion, how has women's soccer progressed since you first started playing and what would you like to see for the future of women's soccer?
CS: More technical, a lot more skills on the field. Teams are trying to play good soccer. I would love the youngster to take it to another level, which I know that they are and gonna do. It´s improving and it´s growing. I wish that all girls can fulfill their dreams and be able to be professionals in different countries.
WSU: Tell us something we do not know about you?
CS: I hate flying by myself, I love cleaning hahaha, I love electronics, I can´t stop eating chocolate.
WSU: The women's World Cup is only months away, how does if feel to be team captain for Sweden and leading your Country in the biggest Worldwide women's soccer tournament?
CS: I hope me and us as I team can do well and play good soccer. I´m just a little part of the puzzle. Every piece needs to fit and be 100% during the WWC. I want us to go out there and enjoy and be relaxed because at the end of the day we´re just doing what we love.....:)
CS: I think I would´ve been a pro in handball
WSU: What advice would you give to someone thinking about getting involved in women and girl's soccer?
CS: To practice hard, have fun and focus on getting better everyday. Also set goal for yourself that helps you to develop.
WSU: What are your hobbies/interests when you are not playing soccer?
CS: I love shopping and music I would love to be a DJ
WSU: In your opinion, how has women's soccer progressed since you first started playing and what would you like to see for the future of women's soccer?
CS: More technical, a lot more skills on the field. Teams are trying to play good soccer. I would love the youngster to take it to another level, which I know that they are and gonna do. It´s improving and it´s growing. I wish that all girls can fulfill their dreams and be able to be professionals in different countries.
WSU: Tell us something we do not know about you?
CS: I hate flying by myself, I love cleaning hahaha, I love electronics, I can´t stop eating chocolate.
WSU: The women's World Cup is only months away, how does if feel to be team captain for Sweden and leading your Country in the biggest Worldwide women's soccer tournament?
CS: I hope me and us as I team can do well and play good soccer. I´m just a little part of the puzzle. Every piece needs to fit and be 100% during the WWC. I want us to go out there and enjoy and be relaxed because at the end of the day we´re just doing what we love.....:)
WSU MEMBERS QUESTIONS
AD: Hi Caroline, as a professional football player how often do you have to train a week and do you have to follow a specific routine and diet? From Ann Daley
CS: Ann Daley, during preseason we have 2 sessions almost everyday and a game on weekends. During season it could be the same but it´s often depending when you play and how hard the week has been. i don´t follow a specific routine neither a diet, I try to eat healthy and good. That´s my two rules and also my only rules.
DB: Who is the toughest player to play against besides Marta? From Deborah Bakker
CS: Deborah Bakker, I would say Kelly Smith.
SY: Hi, what is the quality of football like in USA compared to Sweden? From Sue Yang
CS: Sue Yang, I think the biggest different is the speed of the game, it´s faster and more technical. Some of the worlds best players play for this league and that makes a huge different. Every game is a challenge and you have to play on a very high level. Sweden has a very good league and they been around for a while so they established (a safe ground) don´t know if you can say that but change it if you understand what i mean. In Sweden we´re very good tactical and we work hard together.
AG: What was it like when you played your first game for the Swedish National Team? From Asa Gold
CS: I was nervous, but I was so proud and happy that I was finally there. Singing the national theme song gave me the chills. I did okay in that game, we lost against Germany thou.
BP: How was your football talent found, that gave you the opportunity to have a successful professional football career? Were you discovered by football scouts at a young age, or did you attend trials? :o) From Biljana Petrović
CS: I think if you´re good enough someone will find you. In Sweden we have camps where scouts can come and look at you and they have contact with the club teams so they know if there´re any good soccer players out there. They have a really good setup in Sweden. I also had a coach that worked with the swedish association so she helped me a lot.
AD: Hi Caroline, as a professional football player how often do you have to train a week and do you have to follow a specific routine and diet? From Ann Daley
CS: Ann Daley, during preseason we have 2 sessions almost everyday and a game on weekends. During season it could be the same but it´s often depending when you play and how hard the week has been. i don´t follow a specific routine neither a diet, I try to eat healthy and good. That´s my two rules and also my only rules.
DB: Who is the toughest player to play against besides Marta? From Deborah Bakker
CS: Deborah Bakker, I would say Kelly Smith.
SY: Hi, what is the quality of football like in USA compared to Sweden? From Sue Yang
CS: Sue Yang, I think the biggest different is the speed of the game, it´s faster and more technical. Some of the worlds best players play for this league and that makes a huge different. Every game is a challenge and you have to play on a very high level. Sweden has a very good league and they been around for a while so they established (a safe ground) don´t know if you can say that but change it if you understand what i mean. In Sweden we´re very good tactical and we work hard together.
AG: What was it like when you played your first game for the Swedish National Team? From Asa Gold
CS: I was nervous, but I was so proud and happy that I was finally there. Singing the national theme song gave me the chills. I did okay in that game, we lost against Germany thou.
BP: How was your football talent found, that gave you the opportunity to have a successful professional football career? Were you discovered by football scouts at a young age, or did you attend trials? :o) From Biljana Petrović
CS: I think if you´re good enough someone will find you. In Sweden we have camps where scouts can come and look at you and they have contact with the club teams so they know if there´re any good soccer players out there. They have a really good setup in Sweden. I also had a coach that worked with the swedish association so she helped me a lot.
WSU: Thank you for taking the time out of your schedule to
take part in the WSU Q&A. Good luck in the upcoming WPS
season and at the Women's World Cup!
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Add a Comment
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Comment by Women's Soccer United on April 10, 2011 at 18:26 -
You're welcome :) Asa Gold created the video, I did the easy job of sharing lol!
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Comment by Margie Lampman on April 10, 2011 at 14:07 -
Little Miss, thank you for that wonderful video full of memories of Segs with our Philadelphia Independence. NY should know they are lucky to have her. Wish her the best!
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Comment by Women's Soccer United on April 10, 2011 at 13:24
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Caroline Seger in action....
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Comment by Izzy on April 9, 2011 at 4:30 -
great interview!!!!!!!!!!! Seger is a wonderful player!!! :D I hope WNY FLASH to win the championship!
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Comment by Margie Lampman on April 9, 2011 at 0:48
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Great Interview! I for one will miss Carline Seger here in Philadelphia. She was a joy to watch and will always be "a Cheesesteak" ! A lot of us were devastated to learn she was traded. We wish her well in NY! See you on the pitch in Philly Sweet Caroline!!
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Comment by Deborah Bakker on April 8, 2011 at 18:50 -
Great interview!!
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