Savannah DeMelo
Savannah DeMelo
Savannah Marie DeMelo is an American professional soccer player who plays as a midfielder for Racing Louisville FC of the National Women's Soccer League.
Savannah in numbers
176
Appearances
40
Goals
1
Trophies
6
Awards
Savannah DeMelo
Racing Louisville FC
She became the first uncapped U.S. Women’s National Team player named to a World Cup roster since Shannon Boxx in 2003.
Savannah DeMelo
Racing Louisville FC
She first wanted to be a dolphin trainer, then a nurse like her mom, before deciding to pursue professional soccer.
Savannah DeMelo
Racing Louisville FC
Her dream to play pro soccer began at her first college showcase and was inspired by the growing women's game and LA Sol's Marta.
Savannah DeMelo
Racing Louisville FC
Her favorite part of being a pro soccer player is the fun environment and traveling with her teammates.
Savannah DeMelo
Racing Louisville FC
The coolest place soccer has taken her is Australia, where she scuba-dived in the Great Barrier Reef during a youth tournament trip.
Savannah DeMelo
Racing Louisville FC
She hopes to visit Croatia, inspired by Game of Thrones, and New Zealand.
Savannah DeMelo
Racing Louisville FC
In Louisville, her go-to coffee shop is Quills, where she orders an oat milk iced vanilla latte with light ice.
Savannah DeMelo
Racing Louisville FC
In rapid-fire questions, she prefers beaches over mountains, salty over sweet snacks, mornings, fall, and being a passenger on road trips.
Savannah DeMelo
Racing Louisville FC
She admits she might be the worst driver among her teammates.
Savannah DeMelo
Racing Louisville FC
She was a gymnast until age eight and started playing soccer seriously at nine, drawn by its team aspect.
Savannah DeMelo
Racing Louisville FC
She speaks Portuguese, thanks to her father, Robert, a former Portuguese soccer player.
Savannah DeMelo
Racing Louisville FC
She has dual citizenship and could have played for Portugal but chose the U.S.
Savannah DeMelo
Racing Louisville FC
She also played volleyball and basketball.
Savannah DeMelo
Racing Louisville FC
Her father was her first coach.
Savannah DeMelo
Racing Louisville FC
In college, she had to miss her junior season because of an injury. She tore her Achilles tendon and thought that her soccer career was over.
Savannah DeMelo
Racing Louisville FC
She has two sisters, Makayla and Skylar.
Savannah DeMelo
Racing Louisville FC
Cristiano Ronaldo is her biggest sports hero.
Savannah DeMelo
Racing Louisville FC
Her favorite foods include pasta, steak, tacos, and salads.
Savannah DeMelo
Racing Louisville FC
Titanic is her favorite movie.
Savannah DeMelo
Racing Louisville FC
She enjoys watching Gossip Girl and How to Get Away with Murder.
Savannah DeMelo
Racing Louisville FC
She listens to Travis Scott's music.
Savannah DeMelo
Racing Louisville FC
She studied at the University of Southern California, earning a bachelor's degree in Health and Human Sciences.
Savannah DeMelo
Racing Louisville FC
She also earned a Master's degree in Public Health from USC.
Savannah DeMelo
Racing Louisville FC
She is from Long Beach, California.
Savannah DeMelo
Racing Louisville FC
She has a dog named Milo, though he doesn’t currently live with her.
Savannah DeMelo
Racing Louisville FC
She found a cat named Bootsie, who has essentially become hers.
Savannah DeMelo
Racing Louisville FC
She credits her skills to her dad, who practiced free kicks with her daily after school, acting as her ball shagger.
Savannah DeMelo
Racing Louisville FC
Her nickname is "Sav".
Savannah DeMelo
Racing Louisville FC
Her favorite place is Hawaii.
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