In this edition of On the Pitch, a weekly feature that allows fans to get acquainted with one member of the women's soccer team, GoMason.com spoke with sophomore midfielder Jazmin Cardoso, a native of Harrisonburg, Va. Cardoso has earned the start six times this season and has appeared in 12 games.

Q: How did you get started playing soccer?
A: I first remember playing soccer as a four year old on the dirt roads of Mexico. We used to play with flat basketballs and cans.

Q: If you weren't playing soccer, what would you be doing?
A: If I weren't playing soccer, I think I would be somewhere in the world doing missionary work.

Q: What is your favorite part of playing soccer?
A: My favorite part of playing soccer is the feeling I get when the ball touches my foot and the passion of playing soccer - there is nothing better than playing it with people who have a passion for the game.

Q: Why did you choose to play for George Mason?
A: I chose to play for George Mason because Mason is a very diverse school. Another great factor for me was that it is close enough to home, but at the same time far enough away.

Q: What is your favorite food?
A: I love, love, love Indian food! It has a great taste.

Q: What is your favorite movie?
A: I have tons of favorite movies, but one of them is Inception - the power of the brain is just incredible.

Q: What is the last song you listened to on your iPod?
A: The last song I listened to was Maybe by Ingrid Michaelson.

Q: What two words would you use to describe yourself?
A: Outgoing and friendly.

Q: Would you rather be a contestant on American Idol, So You Think You Can Dance or America's Got Talent? And why?
A: I would be on So You Think You Can Dance because I love dancing - like salsa, bachata, merengue and duranguense.

Q: If you were on Survivor, what teammate would you want to be partnered with and why?
A: I would want to be partnered with Nicole Clark because she is a strong, intelligent person and I think we could bond very well to survive together.

Q: What does it mean to you to be a George Mason Patriot?
A: To me, being a Patriot means diversity, PRIDE, friendships and experience.