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Anita Asante
Defender
Team: Sky Blue FC
Anita Asante
Height: 5-5
Birth Date: 4/27/1985
Hometown: London, England
Previous Team: Chelsea Ladies
How Acquired:
Claimed by Sky Blue FC as a post-draft discovery player

International:
  • Member England National Team since 2004
  • Helped England to the the 2009 Cyprus Cup championship
  • Played every minute of her team’s four games at the 2007 FIFA World Cup
  • Played for England on the U-17 and U-19 youth levels, competing at the first-ever FIFA U-19 World Championship in 2002
Club:
  • Moved to Chelsea Ladies of the England Women’s Premier League in 2008
  • Previously played for Arsenal for 10 years
  • Led the Lady Gunners to a stellar season in 2006/07 with a quadruple championship: the UEFA Women’s Cup, FA Women’s Cup, FA Women’s National Premier League Championship, and FA Women’s Premier League Cup
Q: What are the three things you can never be without while traveling?
A: My iPhone, pocket Vaseline, mobile phone as you say here Cell! Ha
Q: If you didn’t play professional soccer, what other profession would you want to try – and why?
A: I’ve always been interested in Journalism, sports in particular because I enjoy writing and listening to different personalities experiences within the sports they participate!
Q: What’s your perfect day off?
A: Hanging out with my mates with a nice cup of hot chocolate, not talking about anything in particular but laughing all day!
Q: What famous person most inspires you and why?
A: Constance Briscoe, because after reading her book it made me think anything is achievable no matter the obstacle or opportunity!
Q: If you had a dinner party, who are the four people you would invite (can be living or dead)?
A: Alan Carr because he is incredibly funny, Beyonce just because this girl can sing!
Q: If there were one adjective to describe you, what would it be?
A: Quietly confident.
Q: What’s on your workout/pre-game iPod playlist?
A: Kanye West – Champion, Stronger, Beyonce – Diva, Lethal Bizzle – Pow, Shystie – Womans World, Sway feat Pyrelli – Up your Speed, Goldie Locks – Kids, Lilly Allen – Knock ‘em out
QUICK HITS – List your top three favorites:
TV Shows:
1. Grey’s Anatomy
2. CSI
3. The Hills
Place to Shop:
1. H&M
2. ASOS
3. Top Shop
Restaurants:
1. Wagamama’s
2. Zizzi's
3. Weng Wah Buffet
Professional Athletes:
1. Venus Williams
2. Steven Gerrard
3. Lionel Messi
Cities (in any country):
1. London
2. Miami
3. New York
 
Jennie Nobis, Anita Asante - David Silverman
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Anita Asante believes England are peaking at just the right time as they bid to be crowned European Champions for the first time.

A video preview of the Sky Blue FC vs. Chicago Red Stars game on June 17, 2009 featuring interviews from Sky Blue FC players Heather O'Reilly, Anita Asante, and Jenni Branam.
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