Spring 2025

SS PODCAST: Former soccer pro Jaelene Daniels on serving in ministry, God's guidance

THIS IS THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST
WITH JASON ROMANO, FEATURING JAELENE DANIELS

Jaelene Daniels is a former pro soccer player, who spent seven seasons in the National Women’s Soccer League with the Western New York Flash and the North Carolina Courage. She was a member of two NWSL championship teams during her time with the Courage.

Playing the defender position, Daniels (née Hinkle) starred in high school at Valor Christian in Highlands Ranch, Colorado, where she was a Parade High School All-American and named first-team all-state. She went on to become a two-time All-American at Texas Tech before being selected seventh overall in the 2014 NWSL Draft by the Flash

She is currently the development director with Impact City FC, a soccer ministry in North Carolina.

Today on the podcast, we talk to Jaelene about her relationship with Jesus and how it has transformed her life. Jaelene also discusses her decision not to wear a pride-themed jersey while playing for the U.S. women’s national team and the backlash she received. She emphasizes the importance of personal conviction and seeking God’s guidance in making difficult decisions.

>> Do you know Christ personally? Learn how you can commit your life to Him. <<


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Jaelene Daniels on Sports Spectrum in 2020
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