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Discovering CHD on a Soccer Field

by Jordan Marada on Friday, Nov 20, 2020

My name is Jordan Marada and I am a southern California native. At the early age of 4, my mother introduced me to a soccer ball after playing for many years herself.

Both of my parents helped coach my recreational soccer team before I was quickly recruited by a competitive club team at age 9. I played competitively from an early age and was continuously motivated by the passion and love for the sport, the friendships, and the dream I had of being a professional soccer player!

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