The London Summer Games mark Megan’s first Olympics experience. The Redding, CA, native has been playing soccer since she was in elementary school. Megan, also known as “Pinoe”, is a Midfielder. She is known for her attack skills and goal scoring. Many remember Megan’s cross to teammate Abby Wambach, who then scored the winning goal in the final seconds of overtime in the quarterfinals against Brazil in the 2011 FIFA Women’s World Cup.
Megan is excited to get to London, one of her favorite cities, and hopes to help the U.S. Women’s Soccer Team win a third consecutive Olympic gold medal, setting a record for any men’s or women’s Olympic soccer team.
More about Megan:
Favorite Detour bar: Detour Low Sugar Chocolate Caramel Bar
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Pre-game ritual: I shower, chill out, and listen to Florence + The Machine
Hero: My mom. And Dad, too.
Guilty pleasure: Fried food
Zodiac sign: Cancer (Birthday is July 5th)
Favorite pastime: Boating at the lake
Favorite food: My mom’s cooking & Thai food
Alma mater: University of Portland
What’s on her iPod: Florence, Bon Iver, Kings of Leon, Missy Higgins
Decent British accent?: I think my accent is great, but I’ve have been told otherwise!
You may also not know that Megan has a twin sister, Rachael, and doesn’t travel without without gum, hair straightener, her computer, neck pillow, iPod, Blackberry and toothbrush.
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