Messiah Bright

She was a finalist for the NWSL Rookie of the Year award in her first campaign.

She earned a bachelor's degree in Communication and Media Studies from Texas Christian University.

She was the all-time top scorer for the TCU Horned Frogs with 50 goals.

She was also a standout track and field athlete in high school.

She started playing soccer at the age of four and began competitive play at seven.

She can do impersonations, with her best one being Stitch from Lilo & Stitch.

Her pre-game ritual includes listening to YoungBoy and wearing a Nike tie headband.

Her favorite color choices for her Nike tie headband depend on her mood, with options including red, white, black, and purple.

Bright enjoys dancing in the locker room, even though she admits she’s not the best at it.

She loves taking photos and was able to reconnect with her passion for photography during a trip to Sweden.

She enjoys relaxing and watching Netflix, with Stranger Things being one of her favorite shows.

She has a strong connection with her family, especially her little sister, whom she tries to be an inspiration for.

She is passionate about fashion and even has a separate Instagram account dedicated to showcasing her outfits.

Her career goal, beyond soccer, includes helping kids in her Dallas community who might not have the same opportunities in sports.

She started thinking about becoming a professional and taking soccer more seriously when she was fourteen.

She's a Christian.

She has a lot of tattoos representing her roots, family and purpose.