Francis Marion University Athletics

FMU: First-year player at FMU....FMU Swamp Fox Athletic-Academic Honor Roll 2019 (fall).....Are excited to add a player from the great state of California.....Has a ton of pace to her play and will help us both defensively and offensively.....Is someone that could play anywhere on the field, so we are excited to see where she fits best with our style.

PERSONAL:

• Born Maggie Dean Cross in Wichita Falls, TX
• A graduate of Canyon High School, where she played for coaches Pedro Santos and Scott Dement
• As a junior, was a first-team All-League selection and garnered All-Team CIF accolades
• Played club soccer with Legends FC
• Nickname is Mags

PERSONAL FAVORITIES:

• As a child what you wanted to be when you grew up: Teacher or Hair cutter/stylist 
• Favorite Superhero: Wonder Woman 
• Favorite Athlete: Rose Lavelle
• Favorite Sports Team: US Women's Soccer Team
• Favorite Movie or TV Show: Vampire Diaries 
• Favorite Food: Avocado Toast
• Favorite Vacation Spot: Anywhere with the ocean
• Twitter Handle: @crossmags
• Instagram Account: Maggiecross7
• Your Motivation Music: Country or fast pace sing along songs
• Favorite Thing About FMU: The trees
• Favorite Off-Field Activity: Swimming or watching youtube 
• Goals for Upcoming Season: Get used to the pace of college soccer and play as much as possible
• Why you first chose your sport: My mom signed me up for dance and soccer. I knew right away dance was NOT for me and I loved soccer.
• The biggest mental challenge to you improving faster: Sometimes it is hard for me to keep myself going mentally and have negative thoughts at times. 
• Interesting Notes: I have lived in 3 different states (4 now I guess with SC); Payton and Eli Manning are my relatives through distant marriage but they have no idea