Federico Molinari

#7, Defender

DOB: 7/16/79
Weight: 175 lbs.
Birthplace: Argentina
Hometown: Ludlow, MA
Citizenship: Argentian
Last Team: WM Pioneers
Years With Pioneers: 2003, 2006-

Total Stats with Pioneers:

Games Played: 55

Minutes: 4786

Goals: 13

Assists: 10

Points: 36

Shots: 74

Fouls: 101

What are your expectations for the 2008 season? My expectation for this year is to win the championship.

How did you get started in soccer? Was there a family influence? I say that it was definitely because there was a family influence as well as the culture growing up.

What’s your favorite food? Asado (steak dish).

Who’s your dream date? I would have to say that my dream date would be with my wife.

Who’s you favorite soccer player right now? Lionel Messi.

Did you have any sports heroes when you were young? I would say that growing up in Argentina, Diego Maradona was definitely someone that I looked up to.

If there was one thing you could change about soccer, what would it be? I would not have any ties. I would rather play extra time to eventually come out with a winner.

What do you think that the most important attribute a soccer player has to possess to succeed? The most important attribute a soccer player should have in order to succeed is dedication. A player should be dedicated to his health as well as his training in order to be successful.

Favorite Actor: Denzel Washington.

Favorite Movie: Man on Fire.

Favorite Song: The Rolling Stones, Waiting on a Friend.

Soccer History: Gimanasia La Plata (1st division Argentina); Gimansia E/Rios (1st division Argentian); Deportes Quindio (1st division Colombia); A.S. Deliese (Serie D Italy).