Welcome to the first edition of On the Pitch, a weekly feature that allows fans to get acquainted with one member of the women's soccer team. This edition features freshman Kelly Pizzingrilli, a midfielder from Mechanicsburg, Pa. Pizzingrilli has started all but one match to begin the 2011 campaign and scored her first collegiate goal in the first contest of the season against St. John's.

Q: How did you get started playing soccer?
A: My parents had me try all sports starting at age five and I loved soccer; it was awesome.

Q: What is your favorite part of playing soccer?
A: My favorite part of playing soccer is meeting new people.

Q: Why did you choose to play for George Mason?
A: I chose George Mason because I loved the campus, coaches and team.

Q: What is your favorite food?
A: My favorite food is sweet potatoes.

Q: What is your favorite movie?
A: My favorite movie is Madagascar 2: Escape to Africa.

Q: What two words would you use to describe yourself?
A: Bubbly 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.

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 Zania Barnum because I feel like she knows everything!

Q: What is one thing interesting about you that people may not know?
A: People probably don't know that when I sing, I sound like Rihanna.

Q: What does it mean to you to be a George Mason Patriot?
A: It means meeting new friends and being part of something that you are proud of and want to represent.