In her debut season, Kristen Gallagher has quickly made her presence known as a standout goalkeeper, making significant strides in the Skyline Conference and proving to be a crucial asset to her team’s defense.
Born and raised in Farmingville, Long Island, Gallagher’s passion for soccer ignited at the young age of five, setting her on a lifelong path that has now brought her to the collegiate stage. Gallagher has been a force this season, boasting an impressive 2.67 goals against average and a .720 save percentage
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Although she wasn’t always certain if playing soccer in college was in the cards for her, Gallagher couldn’t be more thrilled to have found her place at Old Westbury. “It’s as if the stars aligned perfectly for me to be here,” she says.
Gallagher’s inspiration to play stems from her love for the game. Her enjoyment of the sport inspires her devotion and determination, making it the driving force behind her continued participation and pushing herself to new heights.
She also highlights the tremendous growth she’s witnessed, not only in herself but within her team as well. About half of the team are underclassmen, and Gallagher’s excited about the potential they have for the years ahead. “We will continue to grow and develop as a team, and it is just something that comes with time,” she explained.
While the season is still underway, Gallagher takes pride in her successful freshman year and eagerly looks ahead to the playoffs. Her focus for the remainder of the season is clear: “consistently play my best and play the way that will make me happy.” With her sights set on finishing strong, she’s looking forward to seeing where her hard work and commitment will lead.
With playoffs approaching, she’s excited to build on her success and awaits what’s next when the competition intensifies.
