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Raw and uncut with Royals Soccer’s Captain Dylan Myers

Te past week I had the pleasure
of getting in touch with one of
the captains and star players

on the Douglas College soccer team:

the Royals’ very own Dylan Myers.

The hulking number three Right Back
defenceman humbly agreed to an
interview which I am proud to share with
all of you.

At what age did you start playing
soccer?

Dylan Myers: I had the ball on my feet
ever since I could walk. I didn’t however
play organized [soccer] until the age of
four.

Who did you play for growing up?
DM: Growing up I played everywhere.
I started in New West until age 12 and
then I played all out of district. I played
for Point Grey, Delta, Abbotsford and
played all my metro years with the
Burnaby Selects.

Last year your team was considered
the favourites going into the playoffs.
What exactly happened?

DM: We got too confident and the soccer
gods weren’t on our side. It was just one
of those days where things don’t go your
way.

What’s the difference between last
year’s team and this year’s team?

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DM: We're more humble. Last year we
were the favourites until we lost. This
year we know what we have to do. The
guys who returned are still bitter from
how we lost last year and want to do
everything they can to win. The new
players are buying into the system and
realize we got a special group of players.

What is your specific role on the team?
DM: I’m one of two captains of our
team. The job is basically to be a leader
on and off the field as well as leading

by example. As well as making sure

the team is focused and prepared.
Fortunately we got a great group of guys
so it makes it easier.

What team would you consider to be
your biggest rivals?

DM: Definitely VIU [Vancouver Island
University Mariners]. The past three
years I’ve been here we have been neck
and neck in the standings. The games
between us are more like wars than
games. Both teams have a great deal of
respect for each other but nothing but a
win against them is failure.

Is this your final year at Douglas?
Where to next?

DM: We host nationals next year so

I don’t think it will be my last year.
Hosting nationals in front of your friends
and family is pretty special. I’m hoping

 

 

to go back to England to play or test the
waters of the MLS.

Who is your biggest Idol?

DM: My biggest idol is my dad. I owe
everything to him and what he’s done for
me. No one has supported me or had my
back more. He’s kept me level-headed
and taught me the value of hard work.
His favourite quote, “You can rest when
you’re dead,” is something I take into my
life each day.

What’s your favourite team?

DM: My favourite club is Liverpool
FC. My family is from there and I
was basically born into the club. If I
supported anyone else I wouldn’t be
allowed in the house.