As the University of New Mexico women’s soccer team celebrates its 25th anniversary this season, we are going to catch up with some UNM women’s soccer alums throughout the year – those student-athletes who helped pave the way to make this the program it is today.
Next up is Nicole McCarty – who played for the Lobos from 2001-05. The defender was a three-time Mountain West All-Academic Team pick (2001, 2004 and 2005). She also was named Second Team All-Mountain West in 2001, and she was on the 2005 Mountain West All-Tournament team after helping UNM to the championship match.
Where are you living and what are you up to?
I live in a sunny little California suburban town called Ladera Ranch with my two boys, one almost three years old and one just five months, and my hubby. I have amazing work-life balance being a mama and a public relations manager.
How did attending UNM and being part of the soccer program set you up for success?
UNM Soccer helped me overcome obstacles, show-up and grow-up! And, one of the best life lessons is true friendship!
Do you have a favorite memory (on or off the field) from your playing days?
There are so many memories! A few of my favorites are beating Kentucky and BYU on their home fields (the 1-0 win over Kentucky came when the Wildcats were ranked No. 12 in the country in 2001, and there were a pair of wins over BYU, but the 1-0 win over BYU when the Cougars were ranked No. 6 was in 2005), our defense handshake, touring the country and a few red cards for forgetting I’m no longer a goalkeeper.
The ever-important question to anyone who has spent time in New Mexico: Red or Green?
Green all the way!