Eva Petersen: Do you have any pets?
Julie Johnston: "I have the cutest little dog named Molly. I think she's like 13 years old now, she's getting pretty old, but I love her to death."
EP: Are you a good juggler?
JJ: "I AM a good juggler; I usually start with juggling every time I work out."
EP: What is your favorite item of clothing to wear?
JJ: "Sweatpants! Absolutely sweatpants! Every day - any time."
EP: What was your favorite subject in school?
JJ: "I absolutely loved history in high school. I loved learning about history."
EP: How many pairs of cleats do you have and which pair is your favorite?
JJ: "I rotate through five. I have five working pairs, but they're all Tiempos. I love Tiempos - I love the way they feel on my feet. I just have them all in different colors."
EP: How many hours do you spend on training and soccer related activities?
JJ: "I'd say two hours, minimum, a day, and it's not even a hassle, I love doing it. If I'm in a good mood, I go kick a soccer ball. If I'm stressed, I go and kick a soccer ball. If I'm sad, I go kick a soccer ball. I feel like I just do it because it's something that I love to do."
EP: Have you ever played goalkeeper in your life?
JJ: "I did actually. When I was younger we used to play because we didn't have an official goalkeeper, so we used to rotate. And then, I tried out for third string goalkeeper on the twenties (U-20 national team) because we didn't have a third in Spain. There were three of us who tried out and I'm not really sure who got it, because three of us tried out, but they never needed a third one. No one got injured, thank goodness."
EP: Is there anything you do in particular to prevent injuries?
JJ: "Yes. Especially now, being through so many injuries, I make sure that I rest when I need to - that's a huge one. I love to go and play, play, play - the coaches never have to get me out there to practice extra, but it's more of when to take a rest and make sure my body is injury free, I guess."
EP: What team do you like to play against?
JJ: "I love playing against teams that are challenging. I feel like when I play in big games that are not easy - it makes you a better player. Especially in this area I would say Stanford - it's always a rivalry, and the past few springs we've beaten them - those are the games that every athlete wants to play. I would say teams that are in the top ten are my favorite teams to play."
EP: What style (of soccer) would you say that your team plays and what style do you feel more comfortable playing?
JJ: "I actually chose this school because they play possession style, which is my favorite style. We don't really play direct that much and we actually have a harder time playing direct. I also like it because there is a lot of freedom. Coach Jerry does a really good job allowing players to be individuals as well as playing as a team. So formations aren't really a factor at Santa Clara, it's more of here's your basic shape. But at the same time you have your freedom to play the sport you love."
EP: How many yellow cards have you gotten?
JJ: "In college, I've had one every year. My first yellow card, when I was little, I actually cried."
EP: "Me too!"
EP: Was there a college soccer team you watched when you were a kid?
JJ: "I grew up watching ASU games. However, I went to almost every College Cup since I was 14, and that's when I really saw how much I loved the game."
JJ: "Always embrace the opportunity. That would be my huge one. If you do the little things when you're younger they become more enjoyable when you get older. (Because you don't have to work on your left foot like me!) Embrace the opportunity, no matter what it is. Look at everything in a positive light - if you're running, enjoy that running, because it will help you out in the game that you love. Embrace the opportunity..."
