D. Rapadas: 8 years old.

2. How did you get involved with soccer?

D. Rapadas: My cousins and friends were all playing it so my parents decided to sign me up.

3. What positions have you played?

D. Rapadas: I’ve played defense and midfield.

4. Which position is your most favorite and least favorite? And why?

D. Rapadas: Defense is my most favorite position because it is the position I’ve played the longest and where I feel most comfortable.  PLUS: Offense sells tickets, Defense wins games!”

My least favorite is probably left side positions most especially midfield because I’m not too strong on my left foot.

5. How would you describe your experience on the national team?

D. Rapadas: Playing on the national team has been one of the experiences in my life that I will always treasure.  I’ve traveled to foreign places and got international playing experience.  I was able to see the type of skill level out there.  I’ve met many people who have become good friends.  Most especially, I’ve been able to test myself physically and mentally through training and games.  I’ve seen myself grow as a player.

6. What would you like to share with all the other female soccer athletes about playing soccer for the national team?

D. Rapadas: I think that playing for the national team is something that all soccer athletes should strive for.  It’s such a privilege and honor to represent your home.  All the hard work and training is all eventually worth it once you step on that field and stand proudly facing your home’s flag and singing your hymn.

7. What is the best part about training?

D. Rapadas: When it’s over… The best part of training is probably seeing yourself and your teammates improve and grow as players.

8. What is the hardest part about training?

D. Rapadas: CONDITIONING!...Realizing your weaknesses.  Practicing on those long tiring days.

9. If you were to do it all over again, would you?

D. Rapadas: In a heart beat.  I’ve loved every experience.

10. What tips or secret ingredient would you give to others that desire to be on the national team?

D. Rapadas: I would say not to be afraid and to trust in your abilities as a player.  But you must be ready to push yourself to perform at your best.

11. If you were a spokesperson for Guam Football Association Women’s Football and you need to give a speech to inspire your fellow female athletes, what would you say to promote soccer?

D. Rapadas: Playing soccer doesn’t only help improve you as a person physically, soccer teaches you so much more.  Through out my years of playing I’ve learned how to better communicate with others.   Soccer has given me stronger leadership abilities.  Playing soccer has given me confidence and has helped me be prouder of who I am.

12. What is your fondest memory of playing soccer?

D. Rapadas: Going undefeated and winning the championship in my junior year of high school.

13. What has been your biggest disappointment in football?

D. Rapadas: Um…It’s football!  What’s disappointing about it?

14. What is your favorite type of music?

D. Rapadas: Island, reggae, music you can bump to.

15. Favorite book?

D. Rapadas: Harry Potter

16. Your favorite film?

D. Rapadas: Love and Basketball

17. Your favorite city?

D. Rapadas: San Deezy

18. Favorite hobby?

D. Rapadas: Sports… of course (soccer, rugby, volleyball).

19.  Who has been the most influential figure to you?
D. Rapadas: My parents.  They have always been there to support and encourage me.

20. What is your main strength?

D. Rapadas: I’m persistent and hard-working.

21. What qualities do you appreciate?

D. Rapadas: Honesty, good-listener, sense of humor, trustworthy.

22. What are you afraid of?

D. Rapadas: The dark… honestly.

23. Who would you most like to meet?

D. Rapadas: Beckham.

24. Where do you see yourself in 3 years in regards to soccer?

D. Rapadas: As much as I want to say I’ve gone pro, I really see myself still playing but more for fun than serious.  Hopefully, maybe still playing for the national team if possible.

25. What are your goals/ambitions?

D. Rapadas: I want to graduate from college and go to dental school.  Move back to Guam and raise a family and breed soccer children =)