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 Taylor Whitmer from Westminster, Md., who will enter her redshirt sophomore season in 2020.

 
What was your favorite moment from last season?

The singing battles on the bus on away games.

What are your goals for next season?

Winning the Big Ten and competing for a National Championship    

What attracted you to the University of Maryland?

The diversity of the people at College Park. The campus is welcoming to everyone type of person out there. Everyone is unique and has a different story to tell. That's something special.

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

Softball because I played it when I was a kid and it's exciting when you know how to play the game.

What is your favorite memory from playing soccer? 

Scoring a game-winning goal.

Favorite class you've taken at Maryland so far?

American Sign Language

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

Yes, I love making steak and mashed potatoes.

What is your favorite thing about yourself?

I love that I am outgoing. I can talk to almost anyone and get along with a lot of people. It makes life fun when you can be kind to others.

What is the best vacation you have ever been on?

When I went to OBX with my family in 2019.

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

Ice cream

Favorite TV Show: Friends

Favorite Movie: Cat in The Hat or How The Grinch Stole Christmas

Favorite Food: Steak

Favorite Dessert: Chocolate Ice cream

Favorite Singer/Musical Act: Halsey

Go-to pregame pump up song: "The Box" by Roddy Ricch

Favorite Restaurant: Sushi Q

Favorite Book: The Glass Castle

Favorite Holiday: Christmas

Favorite Place to Shop: Dollar Tree

Favorite Sport Besides Soccer: Softball/Baseball

-Terps-