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Recent Oregon State Alumni make International Presence
October 01, 2018 | Women's Soccer
Oregon State set to host their Alumni Weekend.
Corvallis – Oregon State's women's soccer team hosts their 2018 Alumni Weekend this week when the Beavers host California on Oct. 4 and Stanford on Oct. 7.
In preparation for Alumni Weekend, take a look at four of the recent Alumni who have made themselves an international presence.
Greta Espinoza:
Bella Geist:
Natalie Higgins:
Emma Jones:
The Beavers welcome back and encourage all former Oregon State women's soccer players at this weekend's games, as well as the home football game against Washington State on Saturday.
For updates on Oregon State women's soccer, follow the team on Twitter or Instagram @BeaverWSoccer.
OUR MISSION
Oregon State Athletics strives to Build Excellent Authentic Visionary Student-Athletes (Go BEAVS).
In preparation for Alumni Weekend, take a look at four of the recent Alumni who have made themselves an international presence.
Greta Espinoza:
- Oregon State Letterwinner in 2016 and 17.
- Currently plays for the Tigres Femenil.
- The professional league in Mexico started a year ago when Espinoza was still playing in Spain with Levante FC.
- "Although I was in Spain playing, it (Mexico League) caught my attention to come and play in my home country. I always wanted to play for my home country, so when my agent said there was an opportunity for me, I didn't hesitate."
- Espinoza has seen time in eight games and scored one goal for the club.
- She was a member of the Mexico National Team who recently won a gold medal at the 2018 Central American and Caribbean Games in Barranquilla, Columbia.
- Espinoza recounts that studying and playing at Oregon State was one of the best decisions she could have made.
- "At Oregon State, I made lifelong friends and grew up as a soccer player. Most importantly, I grew as a person."
Bella Geist:
- Oregon State Letterwinner in 2014, 15, 16 and 17.
- Signed with the 1. FFC Frankfurt in Germany in September.
- 1. FFC Frankfurt is a four-time Champions League winner.
- "It's a great thing that this move across the pond has worked so quickly and I now have the opportunity to move on to a very prestigious and successful women's football club. After sniffing 'professional air' in Portland after my college days, I'm looking forward to gaining new experiences in a new environment."
- Geist moves to Germany after she was picked in the third round (29th overall) of the 2018 draft and played with the Portland Thorns this season.
- Check out more information on Geist – Link.
Natalie Higgins:
- Oregon State Letterwinner in 2014, 15, 16 and 17.
- Signed with Ravenna Woman FC in Italy on September 16.
- "My goal since I was little was to play professional soccer, so it is an amazing feeling to know I have reached my goal. I hope this opportunity opens up even more doors for me and that I can continue to grow as a person and player."
- Ravenna Woman FC will make their league debut on Oct. 14.
- Higgins is thankful that Oregon State helped to develop her into the player and person she is today. She is grateful for her teammates and coaches' support.
- "Oregon State taught me so many lessons. One of them being that no matter what the scoreboard says, work ethic and passion can always be present."
Emma Jones:
- Oregon State Letterwinner in 2014, 15, 16 and 17.
- Signed a contract with Linköping FC in Sweden on August 11.
- Most recently saw time against WFC Kharkiv in Linköping FC 4-0 win on September 27.
- "This has been one of the biggest achievements of my football (soccer) career. It has always been my dream to be a professional football player, and I have never seen myself doing anything else. This opportunity means everything to me."
- Jones gives a lot of credit back to Oregon State for where she is now. "Being at OSU helped me grow as a person and as a football player. I wouldn't be where I am today without all the ups and downs that I went through in college. Your path isn't always going to be perfect, but if you stick with what you love in your heart, then anything is possible!"
- Jones has enjoyed learning about a new culture and seeing a new part of the world. She has enjoyed playing football and exploring a country she has never been to before.
The Beavers welcome back and encourage all former Oregon State women's soccer players at this weekend's games, as well as the home football game against Washington State on Saturday.
For updates on Oregon State women's soccer, follow the team on Twitter or Instagram @BeaverWSoccer.
OUR MISSION
Oregon State Athletics strives to Build Excellent Authentic Visionary Student-Athletes (Go BEAVS).
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