My journey so far
3-7 years
Liv begins playing organized soccer at three years old at Lil’ Kickers in Santa Clarita and then AYSO at four
between four and five she starts dominating her local AYSO games, averaging over 10 goals per game; at this point coaches suggested she begin to play club soccer
at six Olivia joins her first club soccer team, Real So Cal & FC Golden State at age seven
also at seven Liv states her goal of wanting to be the best player in the world someday to her parents and starts to put in her own work; from seven on, her daily commitment to her goal has been on full display
8-9 years
plays at southern California powerhouse club, SoCal Blues
in 2013-14 Olivia leads the U9 Blues team to a 58-4-4 record, with 5 tournament wins; Olivia as an eight year old scores 51 goals
in 2014-15, Olivia leads the U10 Blues team to a 53-6-3 record with 9 tournament wins; Olivia as a nine year old scores 129 goals and has 56 assists
in 2015-16 Olivia leads the U11 Blues team to a 44-6-3 record and seven tournament wins; Olivia as a ten year old scores 91 goals and has 36 assists
10 years
first girl in US history to play full time in boys US Soccer Development Academy (USSDA); first girl to play and subsequently score a goal in 10 year history of the league (15 goals for the year)
first girl to win Surf Cup in the boys US Soccer Development Academy (USSDA) division in August of 2016
begins receiving interest from college coaches across the country
11 years
first US Youth National team call in with the U-14 age group
receives numerous full ride college scholarships from multiple top universities in the country, ultimately accepting women’s college powerhouse UNC’s offer becoming the youngest player in US history to accept and commit to a full-ride scholarship as an 11 year old
attends MIC (Mediterranean International Cup) cup competing against some of the biggest clubs in the world including Barcelona, Real Madrid, and Manchester United - scores 6 goals in 5 games, making her the first girl to ever play and score in the men’s division at MIC cup; this was her first exposure on the world stage and the world took notice
12 years
helps lead US Youth National team to U15 Concacaf Title
with the formation of the Girls US Development Academy (USSDA) moves to Beach FC
does her first Nike campaign and event with Tobin Heath
begins to receive international attention being recruited by some of Europe’s best clubs
takes recruiting visits to PSG, Lyon, Barcelona, and Bayern Munich
premieres in Nike’s Crazy Dreams Campaign
13 years
first recruiting visit to Portland Thorns and Nike headquarters
signs with Wasserman Media Group
signs endorsement deal with Nike making her the youngest female professional team sport athlete in American history
premieres in Nike’s Just Do It Campaign; commercial debuts during Oscars
accepts offer to move to Portland and join the Portland Thorns FC in March 27, 2019
makes first appearance with the Portland Thorns in a Friendly vs U-23 National Team
makes SportsCenter Top Ten Plays during DA playoffs with olimpico goal
14 years
makes her debut with the U17 US Youth National Team in a friendly against England
continues training with Portland Thorns FC first team preparing for her NWSL Debut
15 years
officially signs with Portland Thorns
becomes youngest NWSL player in history and youngest signed professional female soccer athlete in American History
scores her first goal, becomes youngest female to ever scores a professional goal
first pro goal helps Thorns to win International Champions Cup, first professional trophy