Scorpions Spotlight is proud to announce Regan Slaney has been named Spotlight Goalkeeper of the Month for April! Regan's 2012 ECNL-RL South team currently has a 4W 7D 1L record and has conceded a league-low 10 goals in 12 matches played, and her masterful play in goal has been instrumental in their success.

Regan sat down for an exclusive interview with Spotlight to commemorate her achievement.

Congratulations Regan!

Name:

My name is Regan Slaney.

Instagram: @r_slaney_5

Town:

I live in Mansfield, Massachusetts.

What is your current club team? 

I currently play for the Scorpions 2012 girls ECNL-RL South team.

When did you start playing soccer? 

I started playing soccer at four years old.

What’s your favorite thing about soccer on the field? 

My favorite thing about soccer on the field is the feeling after making a great save.

How and when did you decide to specialize in playing goal? 

I started playing goalkeeper when I was about eight years old. I was the only player on my team who wasn’t afraid of the ball coming straight at my face, so I stepped into goal and it just stuck, which later led me to specialize in the position.

Can you tell us your favorite soccer memory (on field or off)? 

One of my favorite soccer memories was helping my team win the Jefferson Cup this year by saving multiple PKs in both the semifinals and finals.

What qualities do you have that make you a strong keeper? 

Some qualities that make me a strong goalkeeper are that I play aggressively, I am not afraid of the ball, and I read the field well. I have a lot of grit. I also put in work off the field by practicing on my own, watching film, and reflecting on how I can improve.

What areas of the game do you need to work on? 

One area I’m working to improve is catching the ball cleanly and limiting rebounds.

What’s your favorite team? 

My favorite team is the United States women’s national soccer team. They are the best in the world.

Who is your favorite player? 

My favorite female player is Hope Solo because of her confidence and aggressiveness in the goal. 

What are your long term soccer goals?

My long-term goals are to continue improving as a player, play soccer in college, and see how far I can go.