Name: Sam Bauder
Team: 02 Boys ECNL
Position; RW, 7
Coach: Matt Bellamy
Years playing with BUSA: 4

Q: Why do you like playing for BUSA?
A: There is so much talent at BUSA, and it forces me to compete and become the best player I can be. The coaching is also incredible, and I am always proud to wear my BUSA gear because of the reputation of our team and our club.

Q: What‘s your favorite BUSA memory?
A: After qualifying for the top RPL bracket, our first game was against South Carolina, which had just finished runner-up in the National Finals. Nobody gave us a chance, including SC, but we played our hearts out and found a way to earn a 2-1 victory in the final moments. When the final whistle sounded, the 01 boys who were watching stormed the field to help us celebrate. It was an awesome experience I will never forget.

Q: What’s your ultimate soccer goal?
A: To earn a college scholarship, play in the NCAA playoffs and hopefully get noticed by our national scouts — and have an opportunity to wear the red, white and blue and earn a cap on behalf of our country.   

Name: Bailee Washington
Team: 03 Girls SCCL
Position: Striker
Coach: Jeremy Hampton
Years playing with BUSA: 4

Q: Why do you like playing for BUSA?
A: What I like about BUSA is the competitiveness and the environment.

Q: What‘s your favorite BUSA memory?
A: My favorite BUSA memory is a Memphis tournament where my team got to hang out at Beale Street for the day.

Q: What’s your ultimate soccer goal?
A: My ultimate goal in soccer is to continue developing my skills so I can play professional soccer one day.