Countdown to Sooner Soccer: 35 Days

COUNTDOWN to 2013: 35 Days
Madison Kinzer
The countdown to the 2013 soccer season continues today, with only 35 days left until the Sooners open the year on the road at Tennessee on August 23. The full schedule is available on the soccer page at SoonerSports.com

With the 2013 season fast approaching, SoonerSports.com will highlight each of the players on the 2013 squad. Each post will help fans get to know the Sooners better before watching them on the field this fall.

The fourth edition of the Countdown features defender Madison Kinzer from Tucson, Ariz., and Miranda Larkin.

1. Nickname ... Madi or Kinzer

2. Biggest Compliment given ... "You inspire me."

3. Biggest influence on your life ... My family. They are my biggest supporters and I strive to make them proud every day.

4. Strengths ... Dealing with balls out of the air, my physical strength and understanding the game.

5. Weaknesses ... Dribbling, being shy and confidence when taking penalty kicks.

6. Favorite Candy ...Milky Way Midnight

7. Do you have any heroes?
Gerard Pique and my dad

8. Do you have any hobbies, if so, please list them ... Hanging out with friends and competitive weightlifting

9. Name three people (famous, relatives, friends) you would invite to dinner?
I would invite Melissa McCarthy, Megan Rapinoe and Rich Froning.

10. What is the last song downloaded on your IPod?
"Here's to Never Growing Up," Avril Lavigne

11. Favorite Movie ..."Bridesmaids," "Stick It," "She's the Man," and "Burlesque"

12. Favorite TV show ... America's Next Top Model, Survivor and Cake Boss

13. Tell us something that we don't know about you?
I have an older sister named Courtney.

14. Describe yourself in five words ... Competitive, determined, athletic, strong and consistent.

15. In five years, I will be ... pursuing my career and continuing to play soccer or possibly competing in CrossFit.

Countdown to 2013 Archive

2013 Soccer Season Tickets
Season tickets for this fall are now available to the public on SoonerSports.com! CLICK HERE for more information on how to join the Sooners this season at John Crain Field.

Madison Kinzer Bio Brief:
A four-year letter winner at Ironwood Ridge High School, Kinzer helped her alma mater to the state playoffs in her senior season. She also played club soccer with the Tucson Soccer Academy, winning a state club title in 2012.

Soccer 101 with Madison
What teams do you support?
Spain, Barcelona and USA

I play a bit like...
Gerard Pique

Who is the biggest joker on the team?
Elise Romano

What is your best highlight moment? Your dream highlight moment?
Best: Committing to the University of Oklahoma!
Dream: Scoring the winning goal in the World Cup finals.