Beyond The Team Sheet: Gabby Kaufman

By Sean Collins

Senior goalkeeper Gabby Kaufman has started every match for the Wildcats this year and logged the most minutes on the team. With the help of teammates, Kaufman has posted six shutouts on the season, the third-best mark in UA history for a single season.

Q: With the rivalry game coming up against ASU, how important has that game been to you and what does it mean to you to play against them?
A: Since I’ve been here it’s been a really important game. Last year with us beating them, we were able to knock them out of the tournament. This year it’s really important to us because if we do really well this game, we have a really strong chance of making the tournament.

Q: Do you feel like you get more excited for this game than for another game or do you just try to stay focused and look at it as just another game?
A: Rivalries are always more exciting. It’s ASU. I feel like every time we’ve played them, we come out flying and this is going to be a good opportunity for us.

Q: You kind of talked about the tournament and how it would help your chances. How important is it for you and the team to finish the year on a high note?
A: It’s really important. We’re all really excited for the position that we’re in right now. We have a chance to make history and this game coming up is going to be a big one for us.