Player: Angelo Rieder
The youth for Angelo revolved around consistantly playing within the FC Boulder club system in Boulder, CO. Angelo was selected to be a memeber of the U-17 ODP Region 4 team where he had the opportunity to play and compete against the Costa Rican U-17 National Team. Angelo took his career to Denmark, where he played for multiple teams. He started with Svebolle, a 2nd divison team in Denmark, and also played for SC Egendal, RB1906 (the reserve squad of FC Roskilde which is a 1st division team in Denmark) and lastly FC Lejre, which is a Danish top series club. Angelo is currently playing with Vindinge BK. Through his history of playing for different clubs in Denmark, Angelo has had the experiences of learning how the game is played and viewed which has helped him excel on and off the field. It's been a journey that Angelo has very much enjoyed and hopes to continue. When spending time back in the United States, Angelo trains and plays with FC Boulder and Harpos FC, two very competitive teams with top players from Colorado, who compete nationally. In the recent month, Angelo was offered a contract by a Danish 1st Division team Hobro IK after attending a training camp of theirs in Germany. Angelo will begin with them this season with hopes to help them jump back up to Superliga. Here are 18 questions with our new featured player Angelo Rieder!
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How old are you?
23
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How did you get into soccer?
I grew up in Denmark so that was the sport everyone plays
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What's one skill you think every player needs to cultivate?
A strong winning mentality
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Who were your soccer heroes growing up?
That must be Roberto Carlos who was the left back and is a legend from Los Galacticos – Real Madrid!
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What was it like winning the Holland Cup two years in a row?
A amazing experience – It brings great memories
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What are some differences between training in the Danish club academies compared to the MLS club academies?
It is way more physical in Denmark and the academy players in Denmark are already signed and some are on full-time contracts. Level wise, it is somewhere similar and MLS academies are growing very strong as well.
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Having experienced a broad array of coaches and systems which ones stand out to you and why?
My favorite was playing for Coach Hardy from Boulder High school and FC Boulder. He taught me a lot about the game soccer. Mentality, hard work, discipline, and fun!
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Playing as a wingback or outside back the coach may select you occasionally to be the defender that has the freedom to commit yourself to the attack. When you are playing with that responsibility do you enjoy attacking or defending more?
I enjoy getting forward and being part of the attack. Offensive outside backs is how the game is played nowadays.
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What advice would you give to younger players about making it to the professional level?
Nothing is easy in life. Get in the soccer-system at an early age, like academies or top-clubs. Hard work, commitment, and believing in what you are doing.
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What is your greatest moment on the pitch?
Winning games!
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What is your worst moment on the pitch?
An injury which resulted in tearing ankle ligaments
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How did you get past this moment?
Taking care of my body and recovering
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What is your biggest strength on the pitch?
My left foot, teamwork, Speed and vision
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What music do you listen to before games?
Hip hop, R&B and so much more
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Where does your motivation come from while your playing?
I want to win so I have to work hard
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What do you value most in your teammates?
Support and helping each other on and off the pitch
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What other sports and activities do you enjoy when you're not playing soccer?
I enjoy so many different sports. The gym, cross fit, basketball, hiking, biking, golf, and so many more
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Where will we see Angelo Rieder in 5 years?
You can never predict the future within soccer due to an injury that might end your career. Recovery including stretching and nutrition is so important to perform at your highest level. Hopefully in 5 years I am still getting paid to play the game I love.