Dena van der Wal

Age:
Position(s): Midfield
Years Played: 10
Hometown: Grand Rapids, Michigan
Nickname: Dena
Favorite Movie: Julie Johnson, When Night is Falling
Favorite Book: The Botany of Desire, by Michael Pollan
Motivation: Earning that post-match beer.
Motto:
Other Sports Experience: Grew up playing softball, volleyball & track in high school, crew in college
Fun/Interesting Fact: Interests include comic books (graphic novels!) and pet rabbits. (http://www.reddoorshelter.org/)
Favorite Quote: “The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated.” — Gandhi
Favorite Soccer Moment: Gay Games Chicago, summer 2006: playing in the bronze medal match vrs. South Africa.
Worst Soccer Moment: Losing in the bronze medal match vrs. South Africa!
Why I Love Being a Gold Star: Best insider team name, ever.