13 July 2010
Layth Masri for Northwestern Men's Soccer
Layth Masri is a midfielder/defender from Louisville Collegiate School in Louisville, Kentucky. Layth has received numerous awards for his athleticism in high school, including three-time All-District, Kentucky's Mr. Soccer Runner-up and Best All-Around Male Athlete voted by the Alumni Association. He was voted MVP twice during his high school career, is a four-time letterwinner, and is a five-time Kentucky State Cup Champion.
Soccer Magazine: When did you first discover your love for soccer?
Layth Masri: I first started liking soccer when I was 5-years-old living in Saudi Arabia. Being in a foreign country, everyone loved soccer so I had to try it. I started playing and watching games on television and just never gave it up when I returned to the United States.
Soccer Magazine: Do you feel that soccer benefits you off the field?
Layth Masri: Soccer definitely benefits me off the field. Being part of a team in any sport is a very beneficial. It teaches you leadership, teamwork, sacrifice for others, hard work and gives you many opportunities to be courageous. Soccer has given me the opportunity to meet many new people and some of them have become good friends.
Soccer Magazine: What are your favorite teams within WPS, MLS, and/or other?
Layth Masri: To be honest, I don't watch the MLS very much, but if I had to choose, I think my favorite team would have to be the LA Galaxy.
Soccer Magazine: Who has been your source of inspiration?
Layth Masri: My source of inspiration has come from my parents and coaches. They are always supportive and push me to improve in soccer and all other aspects of my life.
Soccer Magazine: Tell us about your most memorable soccer moment.
Layth Masri: My most memorable soccer moment would have to be in the summer of 2009 when my Javanon team won the Region II Championship for the second year in a row. We won the game in a penalty shootout, which might be the most exciting way to win in all of sports. Celebrating with the team after our goalie made the save to win it was a very exciting and relieving feeling.
Soccer Magazine: What are your hobbies or interests?
Layth Masri: Sports are my hobbies and interests. Along with soccer, I played basketball, baseball, and ran track for my high school. I just love playing and watching sports so that's what I do. When I'm not playing sports, I do like to go out with friends and hang out with family.
Soccer Magazine: Do you have a favorite song or movie?
Layth Masri: I don't really have a favorite song but my favorite movie is Braveheart.
Soccer Magazine: What's your comfort food?
Layth Masri: My comfort food is cereal.
