WASHINGTON – Head coach Marsha Harper of American University women's soccer has announced the addition of Big 10 transfer Jennifer McGuire. McGuire, from San Juan Capistrano, Calif., played for two seasons at Northwestern.
 
JENNIFER MCGUIRE
San Juan Capistrano, Calif. (San Juan Hills High School/Northwestern University) | West Coast FC | Forward | 5-4


 
While at Northwestern:

• Appeared in eight games, totaling 100 minutes
• Logged a career-high 30 minutes and tallied first career assist against SIUE (8/25)
• Named to the Dean's List all quarters
• Academic All-Big Ten member
• Member of the 2022 Northwestern team that advanced to the NCAA Sweet Sixteen 

While at San Juan Hills High School: 

• First Team South Coast League
• 2021 Scholar-Athlete of the Year

Why did you choose American?
"I chose American because I felt like it was the place that would push me to be the best that I can be. I think athletically and academically, American offers a really unique combination of the two which allows for incredible opportunities especially being in the heart of D.C while also competing in the Patriot League. What really made the decision for me was the people. Most importantly, I was so confident that the people at American believed in me, valued me, and really wanted me to call American home." 
 
What are you hoping to accomplish on the field both individually and collectively as a team?
"Individually, I hope that I can contribute to the team's success through assists, goals, and being a play maker. I also want to stand out as one of the hardest workers on and off the field and contribute to the positive and family type team culture. Collectively I would like to end my time at American with the team being consistently ranked in the top four of the Patriot League. I believe that this is quite achievable with the amount of talent that the coaches have brought in and how dedicating the team is to soccer and each other."
 
How would you describe yourself as a player and a person?
"As a player and person I would describe myself as passionate and joyful. I fill my life with the things that I love and work to keep the mind set of "I get to do this" opposed to "I have to do this". When I love something, especially as much as I love soccer, I pour everything I have into it and am relentless in what I want. I like to find joy in the grind, and just want to do the things that make me happy."
 
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