In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, this story examines the background of Ball State senior midfielder Andrea Rabanales. Along with other players of her generation, Rabanales is breaking barriers and paving the way for young girls in her home country of Guatemala.
Andrea Rabanales had no idea where the world's game would take her when she started kicking a ball around at recess as a young girl in Guatemala.
There was no reason for her to think much of it at the time. Soccer – while the most popular sport in her home country – was not played among her family.