PHOENIX – Phoenix Rising FC defender Kyle Bjornethun is grateful to be living the life of a professional athlete. But, for the 25-year-old native of Snohomish, Wash., happiness is about much more than just playing soccer.
“I just feel lucky that I get to do this,” Bjornethun said in a June 5 interview, reflecting on his good fortune to be able to earn money while living the dream of playing professional soccer.
Bjornethun, who joined Phoenix Rising in 2019, made five appearances in his first season with the club and hoped to establish himself as a regular at left back in the team’s lineup this year.