Mon Mar 17 11:30:00 UTC 2025: **NWSL’s Youngest Player, McKenna Whitham, Shares Personal Life in “Kickin’ It” Interview**
NEW YORK – Fourteen-year-old McKenna Whitham, the youngest player in the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL), took a break from training to reveal her off-field personality in a recent interview with All for XI. The Gotham FC forward, known as “Mak,” shared details about her family, hobbies, and dreams in the publication’s “Kickin’ It” segment, a fun Q&A focusing on non-soccer topics.
Whitham, who recently scored in a preseason friendly, described herself as a “chill person” when not playing soccer. She enjoys spending time with her younger sister, drawing, and puzzles. Her favorite food is her mother’s homemade tacos, and her sweet tooth craves brownies. The young star also revealed a surprising fondness for pugs, having owned five simultaneously throughout her life. Her current canine companion is named Cody.
Away from her family and pets, Whitham’s interests extend to movies (“Gladiator” is her favorite), though her musical tastes are more fluid. She enjoys a variety of TV shows, with “Yellow Jackets” currently topping her list. Given the opportunity, she’d choose invisibility as a superpower.
Whitham’s future plans are equally ambitious. Her top bucket list item is a trip to Italy, but she also dreams of visiting Africa and Australia, as well as experiencing skydiving and snorkeling. The rising star’s impressive combination of on-field talent and off-field charm suggests a bright future in the NWSL.
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