Emma Sears

Her football journey began at age 6 or 7 when her parents signed her and her twin sister up for a little league in California.

Playing football with her twin sister brought them closer, creating shared memories of both bickering and celebrating on the field.

She realized her potential in middle school when she played soccer with boys during recess. Those moments were pivotal in boosting her confidence in her skills.

Her twin sister, Bronwen, played college soccer at Miami University.

She signed a new contract just nine games into the season, a gesture she described as a "pleasant surprise."

She won Goal of the Week for a goal she jokingly described as "totally on purpose."

The speed of play has been the biggest adjustment for her from college soccer.

She has game day superstitions and likes a structured routine on game days, including team meals, walks, meetings, and personal mental preparation to get "in the zone."

She holds the team speed record but acknowledges teammate Abby is closing in. She intends to keep her spot as the fastest player.

She has a Bachelor’s degree in Health Sciences with a minor in Human Nutrition from The Ohio State University.

After her fourth year at Ohio State, she planned to pursue a career in nutrition and stepped away from soccer for six months.

A preseason game and encouragement from an old coach led her to return for a fifth season with the Buckeyes, reigniting her soccer career.

She scored a goal and provided an assist on her debut for the United States national team.