Sara D'Appolonia

DATE OF BIRTH:         5 November 1999

POSITION:                    Attacking Centre Mid/ Forward

SHIRT NUMBER:           #13

PREVIOUS CLUBS:      University of Delaware Women’s Soccer & FC Malaga City Femenino (most recent clubs)

TELL ME ABOUT YOUR FOOTBALL CAREER, WHERE YOU STARTED AND WHAT YOU HAVE ACHIEVED.

My football career dates to when I was 5 years old. I have played every year since and continue to fall more and more in love with the game. I played on the high school varsity team all four years and played for various clubs in Maine and Massachusetts growing up. I played collegiately at the Division 1 level at the University of Delaware. During my college years I also had the opportunity to play internationally with FC Malaga City in Spain and for various WPSL teams in the United States during the off seasons.

DESCRIBE YOUR PLAYING STYLE.  WHAT ARE YOUR STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESSES?

In terms of playing style, I am a possession-oriented player by nature. I like to keep the ball and progress through the thirds of the field by playing through the midfield and opting for a more direct style of play when appropriate and necessary. My biggest areas of improvement include aerial challenges and mastering my weak foot.

DO YOU HAVE ANY PREGAME ROUTINES OR SUPERSTITIONS?

I have a few pregame superstitions. These include, always wearing double socks and double shin pad sleeves. I often write a saying on my arm or tape my finger as a reminder for my “why”.

DESCRIBE ONE OF YOUR UNFORGETTABLE FOOTBALL MOMENTS.

One of my unforgettable football moments is definitely during my junior year of high school. I scored the game winning goal in the state championship on my birthday. A special day and one I will always remember.

WHO ARE YOUR FOOTBALL HEROES?

I don’t necessarily have football heroes, but I idolize players such as Kevin De Bruyne, Lionel Messi and Erling Haaland. For female players, I enjoy watching Sophia Smith and Mal Pugh.

WHAT ARE YOUR INTERESTS AND HOBBIES OUTSIDE OF FOOTBALL?

My interests outside of playing football include coaching football, traveling, fitness, photography, hiking, water sports, health, etc!

WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FORWARD TO ABOUT THIS SEASON WITH POWER?

I am ecstatic to have the opportunity to play at the next level and continue my football career. I am looking forward to competing in the NPL and I am eager to continue representing something bigger than myself with this new club. I hope to win a championship and make history with the team. In addition, I am looking forward to traveling to a new country and being immersed in a different culture.