Get to Know: Emily McNesby

Each week during the spring, umterps.com will profile a different member of the Maryland women's soccer team leading up to the 2020 season. This week we'll get to know Emily McNesby from Chalfont, Pa., who is heading into her third season at Maryland. The junior forward tallied a goal and an assist last season, including the game-clinching strike in Maryland's 3-0 shutout of Princeton on November 15.

What was your favorite moment from last season?

Beating Rutgers on the road

What are your goals for next season?

I want to continue to become a very versatile player and be confident in myself

What attracted you to the University of Maryland?

I love a large campus and it is a good distance from my home state, Pennsylvania

If you could play another sport at Maryland what would it be?

I would play basketball because that is the sport I miss playing the most and I know out basketball team has a great culture and is very successful

What is your favorite memory from playing soccer?

Making it to the Big Ten Tournament for the first time in Maryland history

Favorite class you've taken at Maryland so far?

EDSP376 Fundamentals of Sign Language

Are you a good cook, what's your favorite thing to make?

I'm trying to continue to learn to be a good cook but I love making any pasta dish

What is your favorite thing about yourself?

The way I care for others

What is the best vacation you have ever been on?

Punta Cana with several families in my neighborhood

If you could have an unlimited supply of one thing, what would it be?

Goldfish... the snack

Favorite TV Show: Game of Thrones

Favorite Movie: Aladdin

Favorite Food: Any type of pasta dish

Favorite Dessert: Cinnamon Buns

Favorite Singer/Musical Act: I don't have a favorite necessarily but one of my top favorite singers is Kehlani

Players Mentioned

Emily McNesby

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