A Philly Minute With...Kelly Nolan
- prophiladelphiausa
- Jul 20, 2016
- 2 min read
Last year, Kelly Nolan won Ladies Footballer of the Year. This year she is captain of the Notre Dames and hopes to lead them to an inter-divisional championship against Pittsburgh in August.
Name – Kelly Nolan
Club – Notre Dames LGFC
Position – half back
Sporting hero – Mia Hamm
Favorite song – Eye to Eye by Tevin Campbell (from Goofy Movie)
Favorite food – Pho
What Character in any show are you most like – Linda Belcher (Bob’s Burgers)
Three people you would invite to a dinner party – the Holy Trinity (Bae, Rhi Rhi, and Nikki)
Ideal Holiday Destination – anywhere in Europe
Ambition in 2016 – Bringing back the cup from NACB finals!
Where do you like to go out and celebrate after a big win – da club, anywhere will do but we have fun at Smith’s and Fado’s!
Who’s the biggest joker in the team – Asia/Kathy/Nicola
Who spends most time in front of the mirror in the dressing room – Hard to say, but I will say some of the girls wear tanning lotion during games and the uniforms don’t look so great afterwards
Who’s the best/worst person to share a room with on away trips – Ciara Trainor, she might be the best and worst. Worst because she is so nervous prior to games, and best because she knows how to have a good time :)
Who’s the best/worst person to sit beside on the team bus – Best, Mary Beth for the sing-alongs
Best or worst quote you’ve heard, either from a manager, player, opponent – Danielle, throw some dirt on it
Best part about being a Dame - the girls, and getting to play and win together as a team
Best ever performance – home game against Pittsburgh!
One to forget – Chicago, nuff said
