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Chloe Laureano es una de las 20 integrantes de la plantilla nacional de NuestraSelePR de Fútbol Femenino U-17, la cual comienza esta noche su participación en el cuadrangular caribeño de la CONCACAF, en el estadio Juan Ramón Loubriel.

Chloe es a su vez una de tres futbolistas que también participó el mes pasado con el Equipo Nacional Sub 20 en otro clasificatorio regional. Las otras dos son la capitana, María Luisa Colón, y la Portera, Cristina Roque.

Laureano es una de las 7 jugadoras de la U-17 de sangre puertorriqueña, residente en los Estados Unidos (BoricUSA's). Su herencia boricua proviene de los pueblos de las Valencianas y las Samaritanas.

Sin dudas, todas estas experiencias FIFA han hecho del verano 2017 uno inolvidable para esta joven de 11mo grado de escuela superior.


FOTO: Chloe (la #10 en el medio) posando junto a Taylor Dobles (izquierda) y Camie Lizardi (derecha), durante la convocatoria de la Selección U-20


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Let’s start talking about your Puerto Rican heritage. Where were you born and raised?

CHLOE LAUREANO, MedioCampo TeamPUR FutFem U-17 y U-20

"I was born in Plantation, Florida and I was raised in Pembroke Pines, Florida, where I live today".


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What makes you eligible to play for Puerto Rico at FIFA tournaments?

CHLOE LAUREANO

"Both of my paternal grandparents are from Puerto Rico. My grandmother, Nereida Laureano Torres, was born and raised in Juncos, Puerto Rico. My grandfather, Juan Jose Laureano Melendez, was born and raised in San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico...

My great grandparents were all born and raised in Puerto Rico. Carlos Torres and Ester Torres (my grandmother's parents), lived in Juncos, Puerto Rico. Juan Laureano and Amparo Melendez (my grandfather’s parents), lived in San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico".


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Who discovered you, from Puerto Rico, and made contact with your parents so you can be invited for our WNT try outs?

CHLOE LAUREANO

"I was discovered by Phil Zayas, a scout for coach Shek Borkowski".


FOTO: Taylor Dobles (izquierda) y Chloe Laureano (derecha) a su llegada a Puerto Rico el mes pasado.


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What kind of a Midfielder are you?

CHLOE LAUREANO

"I am primarily an attacking midfielder".


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Are you committed to Yale University already? Soccer scholarship? How come so early?

CHLOE LAUREANO

" Yes, I have verbally committed to attend Yale University as a Student-Athlete, however, Ivy League rules do not allow for awards of athletic scholarships. Instead, I will receive financial aid like all other students at Yale. Ivy League schools aim to treat all students equally. At Yale students-athletes like all other students must live up to the high academic standards of the university...

College recruiting for the most talented female soccer players is highly competitive, and in recent years the recruiting has started earlier than in years past. I was not interested in committing early, but rather finding the perfect-fit school for me. I was looking for a school that would offer the best education, together with a high-level of soccer. In addition, I wanted to experience traditional campus life in a unique college town...

When I met the Yale coaching staff I immediately felt comfortable with them and their style of play"...



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Only you, María Luisa and Cristina the goalkeeper have the privilege of play on both, the U-20 and U-17 WNT. How special has been this, your first FIFA international experience, and been able to do it twice, in the same summer, with two different Puerto Rican teams?

CHLOE LAUREANO

" When you get to represent your country it is a huge honor and privilege only a few athletes will ever experience. I have now been blessed with the opportunity to represent Puerto Rico again this summer and I cherish this opportunity once again. I hope we will make Puerto Rico and our families proud".


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Is your role, now as one of the “veterans” of the SeleShek U-17, a more challenging one?

CHLOE LAUREANO

"I am anticipating a greater leadership role the U17 National Team, together with Maria Luisa, and Cristina Roque. We have a unique understanding of Coach Shek’s philosophy and tactics. I hope to be an example for the team on and and off the field...

With a team of 20 strong, playing and training together for one goal, we will achieve".



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Are you in the "revenge mode" for this U17 tournament after what happened vs Dominican Republic last month with the U-20’s at San Cristobal?

CHLOE LAUREANO

"I don’t think revenge is motivation enough for success. However, I always look forward to play in highly competitive games, regardless of who we face. I truly believe that if we execute Coach Shek’s game plan and tactics, we have the best chance of winning...

I want to make Puerto Rico proud, and I will give my all for each of my teammates and coaches".


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What is what you like the most of coach Shek way of training and coaching?

CHLOE LAUREANO

"I love training and playing for Coach Shek. His training sessions are well organized and allow the players to have a complete understanding of his philosophy and tactics. He motivates the players on and off the field, to bring out the best in each of us".



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