I was born in 2011. I have played soccer since 2020. I am currently playing for the U14 ECNL 1 Girls Bethesda Soccer Club team. I am a 2 time participant of the East Region Olympic Development Program (ODP) first team, 1 time invitee to the 2023 ODP ID Camp, and a first time 2024 ODP East Region Inter-Regional Team selection. I have won numerous small-sided and 11 v 11 tournaments including being 2022 Jeff Cup Champions, Finalist at the 2024 Copa Talento with JR Academy in the 2009 Girls Bracket, and making it to 2023 and 2024 Girls Academy Nationals with my GA club team, Baltimore Armour 2010 Girls Academy U14 team. I have also represented EJE7 with Eddie Johnson at the 2024 Surf Cup in San Diego, California.

I am eligible for international play for both the United States and Bulgaria, EU

I currently play as an attacking midfielder and forward, but I am comfortable in any position on the field. I’m a very technical player that understands the balance of possession and a more direct play.

Some of my favorite players: Lionel Messi, Diego Maradona, Bernardo Silva, Kevin de Bruyne, Neymar Jr, Luka Modric, Aitana Bonmati, Trinity Rodman, Sam Meza, Jordi Alba. Benjamin Cremaschi, Sergio Busquets, Ashley Sanchez, Sophia Smith, Mal Swanson,

Some of my favorite teams: Manchester City Men & Women, Inter-Miami, Washington Spirit, Barca Men & Women,

Some of my favorite coaches: Kevin Layton, Jeremy Dillon, Pep Guardiola, Xavi, Anson Dorrance, Margueritte Aozasa, Gerardo Tata Martino, Damon Nahas

Trainers: Rachel Nuzzolese, Phillip Gyau, Sherman, Eddie Johnson, Chuck Travis, Sefa, Niko Halkias, Joel Jose Rojo San Martin, Bridgette Andrzejewski, Jonatas Melo, Jason Kim, Trey Young, Mike Bailey, Lydia Radcliffe

To see my videos, seek link to my Instagram here:
https://www.instagram.com/iva_mei_lian/