Soccer ForwardSoccer ForwardOpen CupOpen Cup
Volkswagen
Nike
Become An InsiderOfficial Store
Login
U.S. Soccer
  • National Teams
    USWNT
    USMNT
    Youth
    Extended
    USWNT HomeCurrent RosterUSWNT LINEUPS
    ScheduleStoriesUSWNT STATS
    USMNT HomeCurrent RosterUSMNT LineupsUnique USMNT Player number
    Schedule & TicketsStoriesUSMNT StatsUSMNT on tv
    Women
    Under-14 NDPU-15 GNTU-16 GNTU-17 WNTU-18 WNTU-19 WNTU-20 WNTU-23 WNT
    Men
    Under-14 NDPU-15 BNTU-16 BNTU-17 MNTU-18 MNTU-19 MNTU-20 MNTU-23 MNT
    Women
    U.S. WOMEN’S BEACH SOCCER NATIONAL TEAMU.S. WOMEN’S FUTSAL NATIONAL TEAMU.S. WOMEN’S CP NATIONAL TEAMU.S. WOMEN’S DEAF NATIONAL TEAM
    Men
    U.S. MEN'S BEACH SOCCER NATIONAL TEAMU.S. MEN’S FUTSAL NATIONAL TEAMU.S. MEN’S CP NATIONAL TEAMU.S. MEN’S DEAF NATIONAL TEAM
    Co-Ed
    Power Soccer National Team
  • Schedule & Tickets
    Schedule & Tickets
    Ticketmaster logo
    GROUP ORDERS FAQ
    TICKET FAN AND EVENT FAQ
    MOBILE TICKETING
  • Participate
    Home
    Coaching
    Refereeing
    Safeguarding Hub
    Health and Wellness
    Additional Resources
    Talent IdentificationFederation ServicesOrganization MembersGovernanceU.S. Soccer Alumni Club
  • Initiatives
    Soccer Forward
    Development Fund
    STRATEGIC VISION
    National Training Center
    SHEBELIEVES
    ONE NATION.
    ADAPTandTHRIVE
    Referee Abuse Prevention
Become An InsiderOfficial Store
U.S. Soccer
User profile icon
  • Soccer ForwardSoccer Forward
    Open CupOpen Cup
    Nike
    Volkswagen

Latest Stories

On the Pitch
October 21, 2025

U.S. U-17 Women’s National Team Earns Berth in Round of 16 at 2025 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco

Open Cup
October 21, 2025

Replay Ordered for Second Qualifying Round Match of U.S. Open Cup


Federation News
October 20, 2025

U.S. Soccer Officially Launches Joint Bid to Host FIFA Women’s World Cup 2031™


Federation News
October 20, 2025

USWNT Great Christen Press To Retire from Professional Soccer 


On the Pitch
October 20, 2025

U.S. Under-20 Women’s National Team Calls 24 Players to Training Camp in Kansas City, Mo.


On the Pitch
October 19, 2025

Lo’eau Labonta Replaces Sam Meza on USWNT Training Camp Roster for October Matches

Latest Videos

image
About U.S. Soccer
History
Governance
Sponsors & Partners
Careers
Media Services
How to report a concern
Fan code of conduct
Fan ticket and event faq
Contact us
Organization members
Federation Services
Brand Protection
Connect with us

Get unrivaled matchday access

App StoreGoogle Play Store
Join the team
Join the team
Join the team
Sign Up For Free
already an insider?Login
COPYRIGHT U.S. SOCCER 2025
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
PRIVACY POLICY
CALIFORNIA PRIVACY RIGHTS
TERMS OF USE
ACCESSIBILITY
VW Player Spotlights

Volkswagen Honoree Spotlight: Grace R.

USWNT vs. Portugal, June 10, Houston, Texas Presented by VW
By: Presented by VWJune 10, 2021
Image
Image

The Volkswagen Honoree Spotlight program is a collaboration between U.S. Soccer and VW to highlight children with a passion for the game. Today's VW Honoree is Grace R., who is six years old from Houston, Texas. Grace was nominated by the local VW Houston Dealer for her excellent sportsmanship and her true love of the game. She is also always willing to learn a new skill and practice on her own to help develop her skills.

Get to know Grace!



Who is your favorite U.S. Soccer player?
Alex Morgan, because I like watching her score lots of goals & she has great footwork!



Why do you love soccer?

I love playing with my teammates and figuring out what to do next to help us win.

 


What is the most important lesson you have learned from playing sports?

You won’t win a game unless you work as a team.

 


Who inspires you the most and why?

My Aunt Kelly because she worked really hard in school and now she gets to play sports in college.

 


What do you want to be when you grow up?

A veterinarian.

 


What are you most excited to do this summer?

Visit my family at the beach in North Carolina.

 


What or who are you thankful for?

I am thankful for my family and my pets.