Episodes

  • Celia Jiménez: Bridging Aerospace and Professional Soccer

    Celia Jiménez: Bridging Aerospace and Professional Soccer
    Dec 17 2024
    From studying the mechanics of flight to dominating the soccer pitch, Celia Jiménez proves there’s no limit to what one person can achieve.

    Celia is a professional soccer player for Orlando City SC and the Spanish National Team, as well as a licensed engineer with a passion for innovation off the pitch. She’s competed on the world’s biggest stages, including the FIFA Women’s World Cup and the Olympics, making her a true trailblazer in the sport.

    In this conversation, Celia and Uri discuss her journey from Spain to the U.S., the mindset required to thrive in both engineering and elite athletics, and the challenges she’s faced breaking barriers in women’s soccer. They dive into her experiences at international tournaments, her thoughts on the sport’s global growth, and the balance between pursuing her passions on and off the field.

    Highlights:
    • Celia’s experience representing Spain in international competitions.
    • How her engineering background has influenced her approach to the game.
    • What she’s learned from competing in both Europe and the U.S.
    • Uri and Celia reflect on the evolving landscape of women’s soccer and its impact on the next generation.
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    1 hr and 19 mins