Is Becky Sauerbrunn’s Boyfriend Zola Short Equally Into Soccer? When Are They Taking Their Vows?

Becky Sauerbrunn is a professional soccer player born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri. She currently plays for the Portland Thorns FC as a center-back. Besides playing for the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) team, she is also the United States Women’s National Soccer Team (USWNT) captain. To be where she is now, the journey must not have been easy.

Yet, Becky never gave up, all thanks to her dedication and support from loved ones. Among many well-wishers in her life, one person that can take credit for her success is Becky Sauerbrunn’s boyfriend, Zola Short. The couple has been together for several years, and fans are curious to know about them. So, keep reading to discover some interesting things about lovebirds.

Went To the Same University

Becky is happily taken and lives comfortably with her beau, Zola. It is unknown when the pair started dating, but Zola Short’s girlfriend shared their first picture in October 2015. On the other hand, Becky Sauerbrunn’s boyfriend shared a photo of fireworks during the 4th of July in 2012. The duo was in the Chocolate City to celebrate the day.

 

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Furthermore, the lovebirds attended the University of Virginia around the same time. Zola Short’s lover was a student there from 2003 to 2007 and also played soccer. Likewise, Becky Sauebrunn’s beau went there from 2004 to 2008. So, it might be possible that the pair met while at college. Nevertheless, the duo seems madly in love, and we look forward to knowing more about their relationship.

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Is Becky Sauerbrunn’s Boyfriend Interested In Sport?

As mentioned earlier, Sauerbrunn played her collegiate career at the University of Virginia. Her college soccer stats prove how good of a player she was from the beginning. On the other hand, Becky Sauerbrunn’s beau also played soccer as a defender. He was a four-year varsity athlete on the university’s soccer team.

During his freshman, sophomore, and junior seasons, Short made 51 starts on the backline. In his first year, he did not play much, and the following year, he got a little more comfortable as he saw more minutes. In his senior year, he was a fourth-year player and third-year starter. Initially, he played as an outside back and then moved to center back.

His memorable moment as a Cavalier was when they got the Final Four in 2006. It was something he would never forget. All in all, Becky Sauerbrunn’s lover had a fantastic time in college. He graduated in 2008 with a Bachelor of Arts in Foreign Affairs degree.

Worked For Adidas For Almost a Decade

The year Zola graduated from the University of Virginia, he joined Octagon as an intern in Central Marketing Resource, Athletes and Properties department. In December 2009, he was promoted to Marketing Coordinator, a position he held until July 2010. The same year, he enrolled at Georgetown University and graduated in 2010 with a Masters in Sports Industry Management degree.

In July 2010, Becky Sauerbrunn’s lover joined the U.S. Soccer Foundation as a Programs and Marketing Coordinator. After resigning from there in July 2012, he was hired by Adidas as an Asset Manager in Soccer Sports Marketing. In December 2013, he was promoted to Senior Soccer Sports Marketing Manager and then eventually to Director of the department in October 2015.

Ed Foster-Simeon of @ussoccerfndn and Zola Short of @adidas touch on the importance of creating safe places to play. pic.twitter.com/P2OF9gOylN

— MLSWORKS (@MLSWORKS) July 27, 2016

In January 2017, Becky’s partner became the Apparel Lead of Soccer North America and then Category Director of Soccer North America in September 2019. After working at Adidas for almost a decade, or to be precise for 9 years and 11 months, he resigned. As per his LinkedIn, he is taking a career break for traveling purposes.

Any Wedding Plans Of The Couple?

The 2022 NWSL Champions, Portland Thorns FC, is the highest division of women’s professional soccer in America. Zola Short’s girlfriend plays alongside several splendid players like Crystal Dunn, Janine Beckie, Lindsey Horan, Sam Coffey, and others. Becky’s career growth has escalated over the years, and she has gained immense fame and fortune.

Likewise, Becky’s relationship with Zola seems to be stable. It has been many years since the duo started their romantic journey, and fans are now curious to know about their future plans. While her current teammate, Crystal, is happily married, and the former teammate Adrianna Franch has been living a happy family life with her wife and child, fans are curious to know if Short and Sauerbrunn have any wedding plans.

Unfortunately, it seems like we might have to wait until they talk about their marriage plans. Nevertheless, we hope the day comes soon. Also, we wish them a long-lasting and healthy dating life.

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