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Maya Neal

Maya Neal

Liberian footballer and athlete (born 1996)

Maya Camille Neal (born 22 December 1996) is a Liberian footballer and athlete.[1]

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Early life and education

Neal was born on 22 December 1996 in Naperville, Illinois.[2] She competed in her first triathlon at the age of nine.[3] Neal attended Neuqua Valley High School in Naperville.[4]

Neal attended the University of Tennessee, where she majored in political science.[5] She was a multi-sport athlete for the Lady Vols, competing for the varsity soccer and track and field teams.[6] She was regarded as one of the soccer team's most important players.[7] She tore her meniscus in her collegiate soccer debut.[8]

Neal represented Liberia at the 2016 African Championships in Athletics.[9]

Style of play

Neal has been described as having an "attack-minded defending style".[10]

Personal life

Neal is the daughter of Michelle Neal, an immigration attorney who was born in Liberia.[9]

References

  1. [1]
    "Maya Neal Ready to Play for Lone Star". frontpageafricaonline.com. 9 December 2022.
  2. [2]
    "Maya Neal". Tennessee Volunteers Athletics. Retrieved 27 September 2023.
  3. [3]
    "Maya Neal not satisfied, but takes third at Arcadia". Chicago Tribune. 16 April 2015.
  4. [4]
    "Maya Neal: The Final New Balance Indoor Nationals Journal". milesplit.com.
  5. [5]
    "Maya Neal a leader on defense, advocate for the people of Liberia". knoxnews.com.
  6. [6]
    "Maya Neal, Gives 11 Pieces of Advice on Recruiting and More". 2adays.com.
  7. [7]
    "Nothing gets past Maya Neal". espn.co.uk. 15 November 2018.
  8. [8]
    "Maya Neal is a 'rock' for Tennessee women's soccer". knoxnews.com.
  9. [9]
    "Dual Athlete, Dual Citizen".
  10. [10]
    "Maya Neal is a willing and vocal supporter of her homeland". andscape.com. 16 November 2018.
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