Although the world has moved forward, there are still some places where women are not exposed to many opportunities. In the USA, not all are allowed to take chances to do something, no matter what field. On the contrary, the American soccer player, Alana Cook, is lucky, as the doors for every opportunity were opened for her.
Cook is a professional soccer player who plays for the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) club OL Reign. She is a defender and member of the United States women’s national soccer team (USWNT). With her growing fame, people have shown interest in devouring the player’s personal details. So, keep reading!
Grew Up in a Family of Four
The soccer player was born Alana Simone Cook in Worcester, Massachusetts, on April 11, 1997. Alana Cook’s parents, Florence Cook and Bryan Cook met each other at work after he moved to the USA from England in his late 20s. She grew up in Worcester and then in Far Hill, New Jersey, with her elder sibling, Brianna Cook.
Additionally, the talented player also has a half-sister, Nicola Salter. Alana shares an adorable bond with her family. Growing up in a supportive household, her parents must have provided her undeniable support when she revealed her professional plans.
Love for Soccer Runs in the Family
For Alana, soccer was not a spontaneous choice, as her love or relationship with the sport started in her earliest years. Alana Cook’s father is the one who encouraged her to play it. She was four or five when she was going Kinder-Kickers, which she marks as the start of her soccer career. At her age, when most of the kids watched Saturday cartoons, she spent her Saturday morning watching soccer.
In addition, Cook revealed that she used to watch the English Premiere League or any game on TV on Saturday and Sunday mornings. Alana Cook’s dad was a big name in Oxford, where he played for the local league side Oxford United in the 60s and 70s. The father-daughter duo bonded through Manchester United, which was always on TV back then.
Besides her dad, Alana Cook’s sister, Brianna, is also an athlete. She played softball at Amherst College and represented the Great Britain softball team during the World Championship in Canada in 2016.
