La cotizada futbolista de la Selección Nacional U-20, Angely Luna, acaba de ser becada por la Universidad de Indiana East, donde formará parte de su programa de soccer a partir de agosto 2017.

Luna recibió hoy viernes la visita del coach Shane Meridith, entrenador del equipo de fútbol femenino de dicha institución académica, para la firma del contrato con el cual se comprometen mutuamente Angely y la universidad. Dicha ceremonia se llevó a cabo en la Academia Wesleyana, en Guaynabo, donde ella cursa el 12mo grado.

"Tuve ofertas de universidades en South Carolina, Texas, así como de la LAI, pero opté por irme a Indiana East porque la verdad que hubo química inmediata con el head coach. Me siento muy cómoda con esta decisión" relató ANGELY LUNA, defensa lateral.

"Tenemos un nivel bien alto de fútbol femenino (en Puerto Rico). Esta firma, y la de otras chicas que se fueron (a Esatdos Unidos) este año, como Tuti (Tirado), Naysa (Sánchez), Palito (Villalobos) demuestra que el soccer fememenino está creciendo un montón", expresó Angely, quien pertenece al Challengers SC, tanto en nivel Superior como U-20.

#FutFem Felicidades a la defensa lateral de #NuestraSelePR U20 y de Challengers SC, @angelylaluna tras ser aceptada en la Universidad Indiana East y su programa de soccer... Info en QuePalo.com

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QuePalo.com conversó con el head coach Meridith sobre la firma de la futbolista puertorriqueña:


Héctor Vázquez Muñiz -
¿How do you know about Angely?

Coach Meridith -
"I can't remember exactly if Angely reached out to me or if I found out about her on a website. Regardless, I have been in touch with Angely from early on after being appointed the head coach.

Angely sent me video of highlights of various games and competitions that has helped given me an idea of her quality and skills.

First, as we build our program at Indiana University East, I've taken great care in learning as much as possible about her interests, background and family. From this perspective we are getting a great young woman that can help create a wonderful culture".


HVM -
¿What you like the most of Angely skills?

Coach Meridith -
"Some may think it is risky not having seen her play 'til now but there are aspects of her game that become evident when watching her on video. She is very athletic WITH the ball, showing an ability to turn, cut or explode into space while possessing great skill

Also, I believe she is a player that has good vision and can find players making runs in advance of the ball".


HVM -
¿Have you ever seen or heard before about Puerto Rico's women soccer?

Coach Meridith -
"Yes- I've been to Puerto Rico a few times as my wife's uncle -Herb Brown- grew up in Puerto Rico and was a lawyer there for many many years. His wife Nancy was a boutique owner in San Juan as well.

Though your national teams don't have the rich history that the US or some other countries do, you have more and more players going to universities in the States, as well as a league that seems to be well organized and competitive. I'm super excited to watch a practice or two and some games on the weekend!".

De manera que el entrenador de Indiana East aprovechará su visita a Puerto Rico este fin de semana para ver varios partidos femeninos de la Liga Nacional de Fútbol, comenzando esta noche en Gurabo con el juego del Torneo U-20 entre Challengers SC vs las Halcones de Gurabo.