2008 - Freshman: Started first collegiate match against Missouri • Also started next four matches • First collegiate shot came against UCF • Recorded first shot on goal against Michigan State • Tallied one shot on goal against Indiana • Played in NCAA Tournament game against North Carolina.
High School/Club: Named an NSCAA/Adidas All-American in 2005 • Listed as a Top 75 recruit by Soccer Buzz • Led Eclipse Select U-18 team to state championship • Olympic Development Program (ODP) Region II team member from 2005-06 • Participated in the Brazilian tour with Region II team • 2007 Illinois State Scholar and Literary Festival winner. Personal: Born Oct. 27, 1989 • Daughter of Jim and Jill Ewing • Has two brothers, Steven and Greg, and one sister, Kelly • Mother was a gymnast at College of DuPage • Uncle, Tom Ewing, played baseball at Notre Dame • Plans to major in news editorial journalism • Enjoys listening to music, reading, writing, knitting and scrapbooking. Getting to Know Julie: Favorite Athlete: Steve Prefontaine • Favorite Pro Team: Arsenal • Favorite Actor: Will Smith • Favorite Actress: Reese Witherspoon • Favorite Singers: Josh Groban and Carrie Underwood • Favorite TV Shows: One Tree Hill and Wipeout • Favorite Movies: All three Bourne movies • Favorite Food: Chipotle Burrito Bowl • Favorite Pre-Game Meal: Pasta, salad and mashed potatoes • Favorite Quote: "To give anything less than your best is to sacrifice the gift." - Prefontaine • Dream Job: Professional soccer player. Coach Rayfield on Ewing: "A feisty, passionate competitor, Julie will add to this program with her abilities on the field and her personality and passion off the field. She plays with a fire and determination that takes her natural talents and maximizes the impact she can have on a game. As she learns to control that fire and compete with composure, you will see a fierce defender with the ability to get forward and make a difference." |
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