Russo Reflects on Journey Beyond the Pitch
Alessia Russo (Arsenal, England)
September 2025
Alessia Russo opened up about how football shaped her life but also taught her balance. She described moving to North Carolina as a turning point, where homesickness gave way to resilience, growth, and understanding that football, while central, is not everything. Speaking to the BBC, Russo recalled her bond with Wubben-Moy and learning independence during college years. She embraced new challenges, faced injury, and found joy outside football. Those lessons continue to shape her career at Arsenal and with the England national team.