I began playing soccer at the age of three. Along my journey to where I am today, I have played multiple
sports and have always been recognized by my achievements in all of them. By the age of five, I earned
a purple belt in Taekwondo. Taekwondo had taught me a great deal of self-discipline and
determination. Gymnastics, flag football, t-ball and basketball as well as swimming were all part of my
weekly activities. Having a full schedule of sports on top of schooling has always been a way of life for
me.
By the time I was nine years old, my love for soccer was greater than that of all other sports – as I began
playing for two different local club soccer teams. I attended practices daily and then was always
wanting more by attending any and all skills sessions offered. My coordination level has always been
impressive, that coupled with determination to work hard at these sessions allowed me to glean
impressive skills that would put me on the forefront multiple years in a row at the United States
Technical Championships taking the ultimate prize of Grand Champion two years in a row.
I currently play club soccer for Solar U15 ECNL team from Dallas, Texas and for the Michigan Jaguars U15
and U17 team within the Girls Academy League. During the summers in Michigan, I play for Liverpool
Football Club International Academy Michigan, in the Super Y League.
I want people to see me as more than a soccer player as well. I am the daughter of Mario and Gretchen
Villarreal and Martina’s older sister. I am four and a half years older than Martina, and also have a very
large extended family, which I enjoy spending time with. I’m named after my paternal Great
Grandmother. The name Amalia is the Latinized form of the Germanic Amal meaning “to work,
industrious.”
As an active member of St. Therese Catholic Church in Lansing, in April 2021, I took part in the
sacrament of confirmation., and regularly volunteer within the weekly religious education program.
During the 2020-2021 school year, my freshman year, I held a 4.0 GPA at Lansing Catholic High school.
In addition I ran varsity Cross Country and Track and Field along with my two club soccer teams. Over
the cross country season our team took 10 th in the State Championships, held at Michigan International
Speedway. I then became the 9th fastest Freshmen runner all-time at Lansing Catholic High School.
sports and have always been recognized by my achievements in all of them. By the age of five, I earned
a purple belt in Taekwondo. Taekwondo had taught me a great deal of self-discipline and
determination. Gymnastics, flag football, t-ball and basketball as well as swimming were all part of my
weekly activities. Having a full schedule of sports on top of schooling has always been a way of life for
me.
By the time I was nine years old, my love for soccer was greater than that of all other sports – as I began
playing for two different local club soccer teams. I attended practices daily and then was always
wanting more by attending any and all skills sessions offered. My coordination level has always been
impressive, that coupled with determination to work hard at these sessions allowed me to glean
impressive skills that would put me on the forefront multiple years in a row at the United States
Technical Championships taking the ultimate prize of Grand Champion two years in a row.
I currently play club soccer for Solar U15 ECNL team from Dallas, Texas and for the Michigan Jaguars U15
and U17 team within the Girls Academy League. During the summers in Michigan, I play for Liverpool
Football Club International Academy Michigan, in the Super Y League.
I want people to see me as more than a soccer player as well. I am the daughter of Mario and Gretchen
Villarreal and Martina’s older sister. I am four and a half years older than Martina, and also have a very
large extended family, which I enjoy spending time with. I’m named after my paternal Great
Grandmother. The name Amalia is the Latinized form of the Germanic Amal meaning “to work,
industrious.”
As an active member of St. Therese Catholic Church in Lansing, in April 2021, I took part in the
sacrament of confirmation., and regularly volunteer within the weekly religious education program.
During the 2020-2021 school year, my freshman year, I held a 4.0 GPA at Lansing Catholic High school.
In addition I ran varsity Cross Country and Track and Field along with my two club soccer teams. Over
the cross country season our team took 10 th in the State Championships, held at Michigan International
Speedway. I then became the 9th fastest Freshmen runner all-time at Lansing Catholic High School.