Megan Todd

I’d love the chance to be captain of UCLWFC 2s. I’ve been part of the team for the past two years, and it’s one of the most welcoming and supportive groups I’ve ever been part of. It’s a team where I feel completely comfortable being myself, playing football to a high standard, and still having a lot of fun along the way — which I think is exactly what makes the 2s so special.

As co-captain, me and Lucia would aim to carry on the legacy of Ria and Bego (I can’t promise to be quite as loud as Ria lol) by being encouraging, driven and competitive leaders. We'd also lead by example in training and matches, working hard, keeping the energy high, and setting the standard for effort.

Having played club football since the age of 8, I've captained my previous club teams through all my junior years, so I know how important the captain's role is - on and off the pitch. I’d want to be someone my teammates feel comfortable coming to with questions or ideas, and deal with things in a friendly and approachable way. As most of you already know, I’m not shy about speaking up, so I’m always happy to raise ideas about how we can improve on the pitch and strengthen the team.

The only potential downside is that, as the team’s token Northerner, there may occasionally be a slight language barrier... but I’m confident the team will pick it up eventually. If Lucia and I end up co-captains, the team will get the powerful mix of a Northern and Spanish captain - a once in a lifetime opportunity!