28-Year-Old NWSL Star Reveals Flurry of Emotions While Accidentally Meeting ‘GOAT’ Serena Williams on Facetime – ‘I Was Like..’

Meeting one’s sports idol is a dream come true for any athlete. That’s precisely what happened with Simone Charley, a star in the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) in the United States. The American soccer player recently shared her experience of meeting the tennis legend Serena Williams on a FaceTime call.

The encounter left Charley feeling overwhelmed and emotional. Charley then took the opportunity to talk about what Williams means to women’s sports, especially for African-American women. She acknowledged how the impact of Williams’ achievements transcends tennis. She explained how the GOAT inspires young girls from all backgrounds to pursue their dreams.

NWSL soccer star shares her experience of meeting Serena Williams on FaceTime

In the Two Percent Podcast, Ep.07,  Simone Charley shared how she felt during the call with Williams. She admits to feeling a mix of panic and excitement. She shared, “I was panicking on the inside, but on the outside, I was like, ‘oh hi.” The call took place during the NWSL championship game, where Williams’ husband, Alexis Ohanian, was in attendance with his daughter, Olympia. Charley revealed that Ohanian is heavily involved in their organization, attending most of their games.

During the FaceTime call, Williams and Charley discussed her journey as a soccer player, and Williams shared her admiration for the sport. The soccer player further added, “..so I think just like her being able to not just put tennis but like female athletes on the map… Her legacy um has just been like inspiring me to just be the best. I can be because she is like doing everything like she’s iconic.” 

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The American GOAT has inspired a generation of young women players. She has motivated and encouraged them to pursue their dreams in a variety of sports. Her success on and off the court has been a source of inspiration for many fans and athletes alike.

Angel City FC hopes to surprise fans at the 2023 NWSL

The 2023 NWSL season is just a few weeks away, and fans are eagerly awaiting the new season. Angel City FC, founded on July 21, 2020, is the first women’s professional soccer team in Los Angeles. The club made a decent start to its NWSL journey in 2022, finishing eighth in the table. With technical signings like Alyssa Thompson, the team aims to at least secure a playoff spot at the top.

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The buzz surrounding the league has only grown with the news that the season will coincide with the FIFA Women’s World Cup. It had added an extra level of excitement and anticipation. Share your views for the upcoming season in the comments below.