Emily Bruder is a freshman forward on the women’s soccer team from Sandy, Utah. Bruder led her high school team to state titles in 2009 and 2010, scoring the game-winning goals in both matches. Bruder played for the under-18 women’s national team.
The Daily Tar Heel’s Aaron Dodson caught up with Bruder Monday.
The Daily Tar Heel: After battling the preseason with an injury, what was it like to play in your first game as a Tar Heel against West Virginia?
Emily Bruder: I actually was so stoked before the game because after every practice I wanted to go and play, but my trainers kept saying I wasn’t ready. It was so disappointing to hear that every time. So when I finally was called to play, I was super-excited and happy to get the opportunity. I was so sick of being out.
DTH: What’s it like playing with Kealia Ohai, Summer Green and Crystal Dunn?
EB: It’s just an honor to play with teammates who have been or are a part of one of the U.S. women’s national teams. It’s a great opportunity and not only that but you’re playing with people who are representing the whole country. And I guess I can say I’m just very lucky to have them as my teammates. And I look up to all of them.
DTH: You were the sports editor of your high school newspaper. Are you interested in a career in journalism?
EB: I really enjoyed journalism in high school. I was into sports, and it was fun writing about how my school’s sports teams were doing. It was just a fun group to be a part of at the time. I came into summer school at UNC, took a journalism class and really liked it a lot, but I don’t think that’s what I want to do. Right now, I’m undecided but I’ll figure it out soon.
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