MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Get to know William Carey University women’s soccer student-athlete Livia Pertl. Check back each week to learn about a different SSAC student-athlete.
| Name: Livia Pertl |
| College: William Carey University |
| Sport: Women’s Soccer |
| Hometown: Tux, Austria |
| Major: Business Administration and Management |
| Instagram name: livia_pertl |
| Favorite Class: Principles of Marketing and Management |
| Best advice a coach has given you: “Just because u can’t do it right now doesn’t mean u can’t do it in the future. So keep working on improving every single day.” |
| Post-college plans: Playing professional soccer in Europe and build my own business |
| If you could have dinner with any three people, past or present, who would you pick? Marta Vieira de Silva, Serena Williams, Pep Guardiola |
| Something on your bucket list: To travel the world |
| Who would play you in a movie? I’d choose Alex Morgan to play me in a movie. She’s strong, competitive, and inspiring — and I feel like she could really show what it’s like to chase your dreams, overcome challenges, and live for the game. |
| If you could pick one superpower, what would it be? Speaking every single language |
| What is your biggest pet peeve? My biggest pet peeve is snoring — I can’t sleep when someone next to me snores! |
| Go-to hype song before a game: The Champion from Carrie Underwood |
| Favorite home-cooked meal: Topfenknödel (sweet dumplings) |
| What is the weirdest superstition you’ve seen from another athlete? I once saw a player who refused to wash her socks after a win because she believed they were her lucky socks. |
| What is something you’re surprisingly good at outside of your sport? Probably something outdoors — like mountain biking or climbing. I love challenges that test my focus and endurance. |