Turning Pro at 13.

PositionSPORTS - Olivia Moultrie - Brief article

Olivia Moultrie is only 13, but she's already changing the rules of women's soccer. In February, she formally turned pro, signing a contract with a sports agency and an endorsement deal with Nike. Though it has long been common for boys in the U.S. to skip college to pursue soccer careers, only a few girls have tried it so far. But Olivia has been on an unconventional path for years. She began training at 7, started homeschooling in fifth grade to free her schedule for soccer, and became the first girl to play I for a boys' club team in the U.S. Soccer I Development Academy system. Now she I might join the...

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