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 Alyssa Poarch from Middletown, Del., a Second Team All-Big Ten honoree who led the team in goals and points last season.

What was your favorite moment from last season?

Mikayla's game winning goal against Purdue in the last 10 minutes

What are your goals for next season?

10+ goals and to finish in the top 5 of the conference

What attracted you to the University of Maryland?

It's diverse campus, great support staff, power five conference, and is close to home

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

Volleyball because I'm kind of tall and it seems like a fun sport

What is your favorite memory from playing soccer? 

All of the trips to the west coast I took for ECNL tournaments

Favorite class you've taken at Maryland so far?

I took Self Defense in the spring of 2019

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

It depends on who you ask but I think so... French Toast

What is your favorite thing about yourself?

My personality

What is the best vacation you have ever been on?

I spent a lot of time in San Diego

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

Energy

Favorite TV Show: Little Fires Everywhere

Favorite Movie: Django Unchained or Interstellar

Favorite Food: Steak or Bread

Favorite Dessert: Brownies with Vanilla Ice Cream

Favorite Singer/Musical Act: Drake

Go-to pregame pump up song: "I Am" by Lil Baby

Favorite Restaurant: Marathon Deli

Favorite Book: The Alchemist

Favorite Holiday: Thanksgiving

Favorite Place to Shop: I don't like shopping but I do it because I have to

Favorite Sport Besides Soccer: Basketball

-Terps-