Tara Rudd
Tara Rudd
Tara Leana Rudd (born McKeown) is an American footballer who plays as a defender. She has represented the United States senior national team.
Tara in numbers
186
Appearances
41
Goals
2
Trophies
1
Awards
Tara Rudd
Washington Spirit
In high school, she ran track and specialized in hurdles.
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Washington Spirit
She has a bachelor's degree in Human Development and Aging from the University of Southern California.
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Washington Spirit
She loves country music, naming Kenny Chesney, Luke Combs, Megan Maroney, and Kelsea Ballerini as her favorite artists. She grew up listening to country because of her parents, though she used to dislike it.
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Her favorite player growing up was Mia Hamm, who inspired her to play football at a high level. She met Mia during an unofficial visit to UNC.
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She doesn’t have a pet with her currently but hopes to get one during the offseason. She’s considering a cat because of its lower maintenance compared to a dog.
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Washington Spirit
Her most memorable Spirit moment was winning the 2021 NWSL Championship and drawing a penalty.
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Washington Spirit
She doesn’t have traditional superstitions but always drinks Pedialyte on gameday to avoid dehydration, a habit she picked up in college.
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Her dream car is a Range Rover—she envisions it as her ultimate “soccer mom car.” She is also interesting in electric cars.
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Washington Spirit
She wanted to go pro in football from a young age, first thinking of the possibility when she started playing club football at 8 years old.
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Washington Spirit
For her, the greatest players are Lionel Messi and Mia Hamm.
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Washington Spirit
Her go-to meal at home is pasta with turkey meat sauce, often using Rao’s or arrabbiata sauce.
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Washington Spirit
Her go-to dance song is any country song. She even knows how to line dance a little and would jump on the dance floor for it.
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Washington Spirit
She began playing football at age 5.
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Washington Spirit
Another player she looked up to growing up was Abby Wambach.
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Washington Spirit
Her nickname is 'T'.
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She wore #9 throughout her youth but switched to #13 in college.
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She likes TV shows Love Island and Stranger Things.
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A movie she can quote from start to finish is Country Song.
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Her least favorite food are dates.
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She says her family is her inspiration. She was raised with two sisters and one brother.
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Her favorite emoji is ?.
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Her karaoke song would be Bohemian Rhapsody.
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If she could choose to live anywhere in the world, she would choose California,
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She is a night owl.
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Her favorite class in college was Anatomy.
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Her favorite season is summer.
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