Q&A: Takumi Meza, UNITED 956 Forward #9
By RAUL GARCIA JR | Edinburg Daily Review
EDINBURG — We had caught up with Takumi Meza who recently helped area soccer team United 956 to the US Soccer Club’s 2024 National Championship. Here is what he had to say about his recent success on the field.
Q: When did you know you wanted to play soccer, and how hard did work you to get to the level you are at now?
A: When I was five-years-old I wanted to play soccer because my Dad would play it. I would practice two times per day almost everyday to get to the level where I am today.
Q: What is your most memorable moment as a player this season?
A: Winning Nationals!
Q: What was it like for you traveling the country and winning it all?
A: It was great being able to travel to Denver and get to play against other teams from the nation.
Q: What was your biggest challenge on the way to the championship?
A: The biggest challenge was being able to continue playing through the soreness and tiredness.
Q:Tell us what you were feeling and thinking about heading into the championship game?
A: I was feeling focused, ready to play and thinking about winning it all.
Q: How much fun was it winning it all, and what is your best moment of the championship game?
A: It was super fun winning it all and the best moment of the game was when the referee blew the final whistle and we all started celebrating.
Q:What is your favorite part of being a member of the team?
A: My favorite part of being a member of this team is that we all have built a great bond and many of us have known each other for many years and we feel like a family.
Q: What set your team apart from all the other teams across the country you competed against?
A: What set us apart from all the other teams was that we wanted it more than them.
Q: Who is your favorite soccer player?
A: Neymar Jr
Q: Who is the greatest soccer player of all time?
A: Pele
Q: Favorite Movie?
A: My Neighbor Totoro
Q: Favorite Restaurant?
A: Chick-fil-a
Q: Who would play you in your Hollywood movie?
A: Jimmy O. Yang
Q: What School do you attend?
A: Sharyland High School
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