Laura Keeley

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Season(s) Played with the Divas: 2018
Jersey Number: 45
Position: LB
Age: 29
Height: 5-4
Weight: 150
Hometown: Germantown, MD
High School: Good Counsel HS (MD)
College: Neumann University
Occupation: Firefighter EMT

 

Laura Keeley Q&A

Who was your childhood idol? Why?
Dan Marino.
Who is your biggest supporter?
My parents.
If you could have a conversation with anyone, dead or alive, who would you choose? Why?
Jesus.
Who is your female sports idol?
Hilary Knight.
What are your favorite hobbies or special interests?
Ice hockey.
What is your favorite movie?
Gladiator.
What is your favorite TV show?
Grey’s Anatomy.
What is your favorite travel location?
Bethany Beach, Delaware.
What is your favorite food?
Pho.
What is your favorite book?
1984, by George Orwell.
Who is your favorite musician or group?
Blink 182.
What is your favorite quote?
“You miss 100 percent of the shots you don’t take.” – Wayne Gretzky
How would you describe yourself in three words?
Unique, strong, caring.
What are your lifetime aspirations?
To leave the world better than I found it.
What was the first sport you ever played?
Soccer.
What is your favorite sports memory?
In my senior year of high school, I was the goalie on our hockey team. Our school, Good Counsel, beat Saint Johns and it was the biggest win ever for us. I took on over 50 shots in that game.
How did you hear about women’s football?
I heard about it from a friend.
Why do you want to play women’s football?
It’s a new athletic challenge for me.
What does it mean to you to be a D.C. Diva?
It means being a part of a strong, empowered group of women.