LEXINGTON, Ky. – Former UW-Stevens Point women's soccer forward Gabby Dunn (Dallas, Texas/Bishop Lynch) recently attended a tryout with Lexington Sporting Club. Here is what Dunn had to say about her experience:
 
"When it came time to choose a college, the decision to attend a Division III school was about choosing a program that could help grow me as a player and individual, both on and off the field. For many college athletes, especially Division III athletes, the dream of playing professionally can seem like a distant goal. For me, this journey became a reality thanks to the support and guidance of my college coach, Dawn Crow, who not only believed in my potential but also equipped me with the tools to succeed and pursue a career professionally."
 
"After my time playing, Dawn helped me receive an invitation to a tryout for a women's professional soccer team, Lexington Sporting Club, in Kentucky. They are a part of the USL (United Soccer League) which is a professional soccer league in the United States, widely regarded as one of the top leagues outside of the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL). Division III may not always carry the same national spotlight as its Division I counterparts, but that doesn't mean the competition is any less fierce. Being the only Division III player at the tryout, it was an unforgettable experience to be able to compete with the best of the best. The excitement and nerves that come with being invited to try out for a professional team are unlike any other. Traveling to Kentucky was an amazing experience and opportunity to be introduced with the reality of what it takes to play at the highest level—intense drills, elite competition, and players who had been competing in the professional ranks for years. I had been offered to play on the 'W' team, that primarily serves as a developmental second league, a part of their program."
 
"As someone a part of UWSP women's soccer team I am forever grateful for the opportunity and no matter where my journey takes me next, I'll always be proud of the path that got me here—the hard work, the challenges, and, most importantly, the love for the game."