UMD senior midfielder Abby Metz joined the Bulldogs in 2002 after a year at the University of Iowa. She was one of eight Bulldogs to reach double-digits in points during her first season with the club.




Her Favorites

Soccer Road Trip: Memphis, TN, 2002

Favorite Opponent: Minnesota State

Opponent Field: Elizabeth Lyle Robbe Stadium; University of Minnesota

Professional Team: Minnesota Wild

College Course: Exercise Physiology

TV Show: Family Guy

Movie: Dumb & Dumber

Singer: Any country music

Pastime: Watching movies

Food: Spaghetti and meatballs

Restaurant: Old Chicago

Vacation Spot: Cozumel, Mexico

Personally Speaking

Why I Chose UMD: The athletics and because it is close to home.

Person You’d Most Like To Meet: Will Ferrell

First Played Soccer: When I was 4 years old.

Pet Peeve: Anything that is dirty or messy.

Game Day Ritual: A handshake with Laura Mayerle.

Soccer Strength/Weakness: My fitness level is a strength, heading the ball is a weakness.

Biggest Fear: Another summer with Justin May.

If You Could Change One Thing About Yourself: I would want to have 20/20 vision.

Best Player You Have Ever Played Against: Former Bulldog Nicole Fietz

Who’d You Like To Be Stranded on an Island With: Someone who could make me laugh; Paul Noonan (Sarah’s dad).

What Most People Don’t Know About Me: I am left-handed.

Influences on My Career: My parents and teammates.

Post-UMD Plans: Get my Ph.D. in Physical Therapy.