Player Name
Meg Root
- Date of Birth: 11/30/1999
- Hometown: Arcade, NY
- High School: Pioneer Central High School
- College: Syracuse University (2018-2022), University of South Florida (2022-2024)
- Nickname: Meg, Meggy, Meg Root
- Youth Soccer Club: WNY Flash
- Memorable Youth Coach: Alex Sahlen
- Favorite Athlete: Megan Rapinoe
- Favorite Soccer Team: Gotham FC
- Favorite Soccer Player: Tobin Heath
- Favorite Number: 24
- Other Sports: N/A
- Best Advice Ever Given: Be humble and make sure people know they are appreciated
- Favorite TV Show: Stranger Things or How To Get Away With Murder
- Instagram: @meghan_root
- Favorite Place to Eat in Rochester: n/a
- Hidden Talent: I can juggle with my hands
- Pets: Dog- Daisy, Cat- Hunter
- Dinner With 3 Famous People: Lin Manuel Miranda, Taylor Swift, Tom Holland
- Awards:
NCAA Jim McKay Postgraduate Scholarship Recipient (2022)
ACC Postgraduate Scholarship Recipient (2022)
ACC Female Scholar Athlete, Syracuse University (2021/22)
Syracuse University Soladay Award Winner (2021/22)
CoSIDA Academic All-District Team (2021/22)
All-ACC Academic Team (2019/20, 2020/21, 2021/22)
ACC Honor Roll (2018/19, 2019/20, 2020/21)
Athletic Director's Honor Roll (2018/19, 2019/20, 2020/21)
Syracuse Women's Soccer 'Cuse Award Recipient (2019/20, 2021/22)
- Career Plans After Soccer/School: Grad School at USF in the Vinik Sport and Entertainment Management Program!
- How has soccer changed your life: It's given me my most meaningful relationships, for sure.