But I think after the last two tournaments – winning the EURO and second place in the World Cup – we want a medal. This dream, he decided, would be lived by his son, whom he would call Jack. I don’t remember how it rolled into the net – I just knew it had gone in. How did it feel to sign for Manchester United?To be honest, it was just the best. I started playing football when I was four. A post shared by Jackie Groenen (@jackie_groenen_14) on Jan 18, 2020 at 9:53am PST. ⚫️ @manutdwomen #MUFC, A post shared by Jackie Groenen (@jackie_groenen_14) on May 22, 2019 at 6:05am PDT. After seeing Jack play in a match, Merel explained that she wanted to be a soccer player. It felt like we had more energy and strength to get through in the extension. I’ll never forget it. I think judo was a little more nerve-racking than soccer. You have scored only two goals in over 50 international matches. Many of the games we played, especially in the beginning, had so many fans. She held us at the World Cup more than a few times. And my parents say that too. It felt like a home tournament again. View the profiles of people named Jack Groenen. It will be very special to go to the Olympics in a different sport now. The games got bigger, the stadiums got bigger, the atmosphere was really special. Sweden had two or three really good chances in the first half and scored great saves. We are a fairly down-to-earth country. Especially for Holland. Merel did it in mid-1993. Maybe I’ll do that after this call. Jack Groenen never arrived. I think the strength of our team is that we have so many players who are different, different styles, and complementary. Dutch people only had to drive three or four hours to see the games. A post shared by Jackie Groenen (@jackie_groenen_14) on Feb 24, 2020 at 9:10am PST, Is the goal to win an Olympic medal or is the feeling after France 2019 “gold or nothing?”. It’s obviously a big game, it was really nice. LE HAVRE, FRANCE - JUNE 06: Jackie Groenen of the Netherlands poses for a portrait during the official FIFA Women's World Cup 2019 portrait session at Hotel Novotel Le Havre Centre Gare on June 06, 2019 in Le Havre, France. It is something that I grew up with that is more embedded in our family than judo. Was Jack’s slog justified? But we’ve grown so much in recent years, and I really think we can keep up with them. It was very important to us throughout the tournament, but especially in this game. You had the opportunity to pursue a career as a judo or soccer player. I think our team is very strong. The latest Tweets from Jack Groenen (@HollandseGekte): "hey everyone youve gotta check this out I made $360 today so far http://t.co/cGQs6Vz" When they contacted me, it was not a difficult decision to register. His father Jef played for Jack Groenen Brilliantly Settled A France 2019 Semi-Final On Same Day | All Sports Pages I am really glad that you asked me to participate. Jackie, just three at the time, said she wanted the same thing. When I signed my first contract in Germany, I chose No. She told us we should relax, continue what we are doing, and [the goal] would come. It’s definitely not that I’m comparing myself to him, but if you look up to someone and can wear the same number, you get a special feeling. (laughs) Holland has so many players who win a match. The tournament was crazy. I didn’t really think about scoring a goal. With football, you have the support of your teammates and you have more time. What did you think of the atmosphere in France 2019? I’ve seen them play a lot and they have a great squad. When we were kids, there was a rule that if she went abroad, she had to bring a soccer jersey with her from everywhere. But when I had to make the decision, it was very difficult for me because at the age of six I had been practicing with the same judo coach in the same clubs ten to twelve times a week. What did you dream of as a kid? When I had to say that I would not do it, it was really, really difficult for me because I felt like I was disappointing him. It was a very difficult game for us. Jack Groenen soon quit his job to focus on blooming his girls’ gifts. if you fall 2-0 you can fix the problem. It was very special for me and my family. (Photo by Adam Pretty - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images). We had some problems in the first half, Sweden had the upper hand, but in the second half. We worked towards the Olympic Games in Rio. I always watched football with my father and grandfather, and both of them were very impressed by Johan Cruyff. Shooting from a distance it’s not really much in my game. It’s really selfish, but I was hoping no one else would score! I started following them as soon as they started in 2018, but I was under contract in Frankfurt and couldn’t really walk. Your email address will not be published. We want to go to the Olympics to show that we can play good football, but we also want to win. We did very well, we won many titles and we made our way to the Olympic Games. Judo was like a hobby that got out of control. Judo was more stressful for me than football. I can help the environment and people in Holland. So he became someone I really looked up to. I think judo prepared me to take part in the bigger games in football – the World Cup, the EURO – because I knew how to deal with pressure. 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Deep down, I always knew it would be football, but I always hoped I could do both. The sisters watched videos of Johan Cruyff and Dennis Bergkamp as their father drove them all over Belgium, where they grew up to play football. We have always been competitive, but I think once you win a tournament you want more. Jackie Noëlle Groenen RON (born 17 December 1994) is a Dutch footballer and former judoka who plays as a midfielder for FA WSL club Manchester United and the Netherlands women's national football team. 68 Followers. Jackie made it even better. Jackie followed 18 months later. Man U was the first, so there was one. I am very excited. But I can’t remember everything she said because I was a little stressed and thirsty. I didn’t look back because I didn’t want it, so it’s hard for me to say anything special about it, but it was hard to bear. Jackie played in the virtual playoffs for a spot at the women’s Olympic soccer tournament in Rio 2016. Jackie has finally left judo to focus on soccer and is ready to finally take part in the Olympics next year. I have so many books on Johan Cruyff. Please enter your username or email address to reset your password. We had a plan. What did Sarina Wiegman say to Dutch players before the start of extra time for this World Cup? When switching to club football, a picture of a young man in a Manchester United jersey can be seen? She told us we had to stay calm because we were controlling the game at that point. I have about 50 jerseys from different clubs in small kids’ sizes! I grew up with Manchester United. I said, “Yes, yes!” But my management wanted to see what they were doing first. What went through your head when the ball fell on you pretty far out? Your email address will not be published. Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube. USA are the favorites for Olympic gold. What do you think of Sari van Veenendaal’s performance? Before the referee gave the final whistle, he felt that a goal could be scored at any time. You mentioned that Sweden is at the top in the first half. We’re critical at Man U but we were happy to finish fourth in our first season [in the women’s Super League]. When relentless rain hindered her practice, Jack risked Ms. Lisette’s slip and built a six by five-meter playing field in the family home. You would see me fighting and be so nervous. Jack Groenen will admit it without further ado: he is the father of football fanatics. I’ve worn it all day. My role in the national team is very different. It was different. I met so many cool people in the club and did so many cool things in the city. She previously played for German clubs SGS Essen, FCR 2001 Duisburg and FFC Frankfurt, as well as for Chelsea in the English FA WSL. Join Facebook to connect with Jack Groenen and others you may know. My mother works a lot abroad.