Junior midfielder/defender Kelsey Gratz has plenty to be proud about during her third starting season with the soccer Bulldogs. The Eagan, Minn. native has secured three goals during her junior season, one of which being the game-winning goal in UMD's 1-0 double overtime victory against Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference rival Northern State University. Gratz has contributed 15 total shots to the Bulldogs' total this seaon, with eight shots being on net for a shots on goal percentage of .533.  

Gratz and the soccer Bulldogs play their final regular season series at home this weekend (Oct. 29-30), as they play host to Southwest Minnesota State University and No.14 Minnesota State University-Mankato. Both matchs are scheduled to start at 1 p.m..

HER FAVORITES
Opponent: Winona State - the games are always emotional
Road Trip: NSIC Championship win my freshman year at Winona
Opponent Field:  and again... Winona.
Professional Athlete: Megan Rapinoe
Professional Team: The underdogs
Pastime: Intramural Volleyball! The Hits baby!
College Course: Art
Television Show: Dawson's Creek or Friends
Book (Author): The Art of Dancing in the Rain (Garth Stein)
Singer/Group: Goo Goo Dolls
Movie: 500 Days of Summer
Food: Ice cream
Restaurant: Japanese Steak House
Prized Possession: Oscar and Riley, my two beagle dogs
Vacation Spot: Italy
Website: Fashion stylist blogs

PERSONALLY SPEAKING
Why I Chose UMD: Beautiful scenery
Person I Would Most Like To Meet: Madonna or Ghandi
First Played Competitive Soccer: 11 years old
Biggest Fear: Being home alone ... still
Pet Peeve: When I can hear people chewing
Game Day Ritual: I get so focused that I don't talk to anyone, which is not typical of me!
Soccer Strength/Weakness: Ball control and communication/shooting ability
Most Memorable Soccer Moment: Winning the NSIC championship!
If I Could Change One Thing About Myself: Procrastination!
My First Job: Soccer referee
What Most People Don't Know About Me: I love to read
Best Player I've Ever Played Against: The Chinese national U17 team
Who I'd Like To Be Stranded On A Deserted Island With: Assistant Coach Kelly Wheeler
Something I Never Leave Home Without: A protein bar
Advice to an Aspiring Young Soccer Player: Winning is everything. Kidding. Spend as much time as you can with the soccer ball
Sport I'd Like to Try Someday: Surfing!
Influences on My Athletic Career: My mother and my coaches
Post-UMD Plans: TBA