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Meet the 2024 Hokies: Viviana Pope

Meet the 2024 Hokies: Viviana Pope


Viviana Pope

Ashburn, Virginia 

Independence HS

TSJ FC Virginia  

Forward

“We’re very excited to have Viviana join the program,” said head coach Chugger Adair. “She is a player that can come in and have an impact right away. She has the ability to score goals and create offensive opportunities for herself and her teammates. We see her as somebody with a strong soccer IQ, good movement, and good technical game that will fit in very well with our program. We are excited about her getting into our program this fall.” 

Why did you choose Tech? I chose Virginia Tech because of the atmosphere- it really does feel like home. The genuine camaraderie and positivity of the team on and off the field was so appealing. I knew I didn’t want to be anywhere else but at Tech.

What was your favorite thing about your visit? My favorite thing about my visit was the football game. It was so fun to finally experience Enter Sandman, but the best part was the thunderstorm that happened the day of the game. I think we were all able to bond even better because of how chaotic it was while we waited for the storm to pass. It gave us time to talk and get to know each other a little better.

What do you like about the Tech women’s soccer program? The Tech soccer program is organized and clearly focused on making you a better player. They make sure you are eating right, training well, and even make sure everything with school is in order. No matter what, they are always taking the steps to help you improve overall.

What are your soccer strengths? My soccer strength would be my goal scoring ability. I am a striker, so I obviously want to make sure I am scoring as many goals as possible. I can score goals from both inside and outside the 18, with both feet.

Who is your favorite pro player (why)? My favorite soccer player is Messi. He is an amazing player to watch and learn from, and his passion for the game is evident. His intelligence, speed, and vision on the field are some of the many things that make him such a great player. He is patient on the ball and knows how to finish from anywhere. He is also just an overall respectful player as well, which is just as important as his other qualities.

What is your most memorable soccer moment (why)? My most memorable soccer moment was winning States with my high school soccer team. Many girls from different age groups in my club were also on the team, so it was amazing to be able to get to play and win with all of…

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