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Welcome to The One Soccer Nation Podcast! Today, our co-host Kaela Hansen sits down with Croix Soto, a standout center-back for AFC Toronto. Croix has had an inspiring journey from playing college soccer at the University of Oregon to competing in the NWSL with teams like the North Carolina Courage, Kansas City Current, and Houston Dash. In this episode, she reflects on how her college experience shaped her, the challenges and lessons from her NWSL transition, and the personal and professional adjustments of moving between clubs. Now with AFC Toronto, Croix is part of an exciting new chapter with the Northern Super League launching in 2025. She shares her thoughts on helping build the club from the ground up, maintaining resilience through setbacks, and the evolution of women’s soccer. Tune in for an insightful conversation with Croix Soto as she takes us through her journey in the game! 🔥⚽ #OneSoccerNation #WomensSoccer #CroixSoto #AFCtoronto #NorthernSuperLeague
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Chapters:
00:00 – Intro & Welcome
01:08 – College Years at Oregon
03:15 – Player & Personal Growth as a Center Back
06:20 – Trial at North Carolina Courage
08:50 – Lessons from the NWSL Experience
11:45 – KC Current vs. North Carolina Trials
14:25 – Adapting to High Standards & Speed of Play
16:38 – Navigating Pro Transitions (KC, Houston, Toronto)
19:15 – Mental Health & Finding Community
22:30 – Comparing Europe vs North America Soccer Life