Syd Facts
Syd is SO HAPPY she got you all as a class, because she thinks you all are incredible students/people. True or False?
True! She also thinks you all are funny & very welcoming. How did she get so lucky?
What is Syd's favorite sport to play?
Volleyball! (She's a varsity coach in the United States)
What do the stars on the American flag represent?
How many states there are in the United States.
This Athletico player is a French superstar and is number 7 on the athletico team.
Antoine Griezmann
Which football club is often known as the "red devils"?
Manchester United
Syd holds a dual citizenship. What two countries is she a citizen of?
USA and Latvia
Besides English (and a tad of Spanish), what two languages does Syd know?
French and ASL (American Sign Language)
How many states are there in the United States?
50
Tottenham Hotspur Football Club's motto is "Audere est Facere," which translates to this phrase in English...
"To dare is to do"
Which male national team has won the most world cups? Which female national team has won the most world cups?
Male team: Brazil
Female team: USWNT
How many siblings does Syd have?
Four! All brothers.
Syd's favorite thing to do besides travel is to read. What is her favorite genre of books?
Fantasy books
What is the national bird of the United States?
The bald eagle
Syd played this position in her 10 year soccer career. :)
Midfield (wing!)
Which player has won the most FIFA Ballon d'Or awards?
Messi!
What is Syd's mom's job?
A barista/baker!
Syd loves to play board games. Is it true or false that her favorite board game is "Settlers of Catan"?
False -- she hates it. And considers it a red flag when people say it's their favorite game.
The USMNT (soccer) has never won a world cup. So, if soccer isn't our national sport, what is the U.S.A's national sport?
Baseball!
One of Syd's favorite players most recently moved from the London to Los Angeles. Who is he?
Hugo Lloris -- recently moved to LA to play for Los Angeles FC.
How far is the penalty spot from the goal line? (in Meters)
11 meters
What is Syd's height in feet and inches?
1 foot = 30cm
1 inch= 2.5 cm
Syd's height is 5 foot 10 inches.
Syd's favorite musical is "Company" -- in 2021, this famous Spaniard produced a Spanish-language version of the musical in Málaga, later it moved to the CaixaBank Teatro in Madrid.
Antonio Banderas
What is the longest river in the United States?
The Missouri River.
Syd's brothers all support different premier league football clubs -- tottenham, arsenal, and _______.
Chelsea!
What was the name of the football team that was formed in 1876 in England, and is known to have played a match against a team consisting of only the members of the Royal Family?
Northampton Town F.C