TaylorBraun

2014 (Freshman): SEC All-Freshman Team … SEC Freshman of the Week (9/7/14) … SEC Defensive Player of the Week (10/13/14) … National Defensive Player of the Week (10/14/14) … SEC Freshman of the Week (10/27) … National Defensive Player of the Week (10/27) … Started 13 matches in the net as a freshman for UK … Had a streak of 387 consective scoreless minutes, spanning five matches … Streak was the longest in UK history under head coach Jon Lipsitz until current streak of 462, a school record … Made career-high five saves against Louisville in 2-0 win … Shutout No. 24 South Carolina making a career-high tying five saves … Shutout No. 5 Florida, making four saves … Had five-straight shutouts in SEC play … Had three saves vs. LSU and No. 22 Georgia .. SEC leader in GAA and Save percentage … GWS in PK’s.

Pre-College: Joins Kentucky as a standout goalkeeper for the Dallas Texans U18 team under the direction of Sean Bubb … Member of the 2013 ECNL National Training Camp … Part of international trips to Germany and Costa Rica, participated in ODP training and led them to the National Qualifiers … Member of Premier League champion teams, regional champions and was elected a team captain in the process … LedGrapevine to three-straight district and bi-district championships, and area championships in two of the last three seasons … Been awarded First Team All-District honors with Grapevine … President of the National Honor Society, member of student council, PTA member and president of `Students Standing Strong’ … Has one brother, Jackson, and her mother and father, Bob and Shannon … Bob played football and hockey at the United States Naval Academy … Intends on majoring in chemical engineering.

Braun’s Q&A

What person from history would you like to have lunch with? George W. Bush- I would like to ask him how he dealt with scrutiny and political pressure with such grace.

Who is your favorite athlete that doesn’t play soccer? Tim Tebow- he has withstood intense persecution from media, the public and has continued to give God the Glory!

What was your favorite TV shows growing up? My main go to shows were Lizzie McGuire, Boy Meets

World and Hannah Montana (I’m basic).

If you could choose a superpower, what would it be? I want Elastigirl’s powers from The Incredibles.

How cool would it be to never have to get up to get your snack?!?!

What song is currently now playing on your iPod? Our God by Matt Redman

Who was your favorite player to watch at this summer’s World Cup? I love to watch Christine Sinclair from Canada

What’s your go-to movie? The Proposal

What is something that really annoys you on an everyday basis? Construction, I swear it follows me everywhere I go!

What country would you want to live in if you weren’t an American citizen? Italy!

What player on the team is the best follow on Twitter? Me ;), @taylorbraun01 hit that follow button!!!

What is one food that there is not enough money in the world that you would try? I just googled this and tuna eyeballs look pretty gross!!

What would your teammates be surprised to know about you? This question has made me realize that I am too predictable, even when I think I’m not….

What is your most prized possession? My parents had a ring made for me for my 18th birthday and it is melted gold from my grandmother, great grandmother and mom’s wedding rings! I wear it almost every day. 

What is your favorite word to use when talking about people, good or bad? When I am speaking highly of someone I always use the word “sweet”, but when I am irritated I use “so annoying”.

What is your guilty midnight snack? Pretzel M&Ms. I could probably eat the whole bag in one sitting!!

How many pair of shoes do you think you own without looking in your closet? Including cleats probably 40!!

What station is always on your TV? I don’t really watch TV very often but probably Sports Center.

Do you have an iPhone or Android? IPhone

Who is the smartest person you know? My math tutor, Ben Lawler. hahahah definitely a life saver.

Who is the funniest player on the team? Zoe Swift for sure!!!