By Henry Hansen
Last season, the boys soccer team was off to a slow start, dropping games to teams that they should have beaten on paper. It turned disastrous, but then the team made one decision that changed the trajectory of their entire season: they put Rasmus Koeppen at striker. Through half of the season at striker, Rasmus accumulated 12 goals, and the team surged back to win the league. In the back half of the season, Rasmus scored multiple hat-tricks and became the team’s top scorer.
This year, it’s more of the same; Rasmus is the starting striker, and he is ready to wreak havoc on the league. I had the privilege of interviewing Rasmus about the upcoming season, and here were his thoughts.
Q: What are your hopes for the year?
A: “Win the league and get a top 4 seed in Division 1 CCS.”
Q: Do you think we have a high chance of winning CCS?
A: “This is our year; if we are ever going to win it, it’s now.”
Q: What’s your go-to celebration?
A: “Kicking the corner flag.”
Q: If you had to choose a song to listen to while playing, what would it be?
A: “Y Qué Fue, by Don Miguelo.”
Q: Favorite FIFA?
A: “FIFA 22.”
Q: How many goals do you think you’ll have this season?
A: “20 goals, maybe 25.”
Q: Anything you want to say?
A: “I’m just hoping for a great senior year with my teammates, coach, and family. I want to let them know how much they mean to me in the sport.”