Loradana Paletta, the 14-year-old soccer prodigy from Syosset, is making her debut with the USA under-17 national team. She dreams of participating in the U-17 World Cup and aims for future success in the senior World Cup. Despite being the team's youngest member, she has excelled in the national U-16 team. Paletta has made history as the first American to sign an NIL deal with the Italian brand Lotto. She hopes to learn more about the business side of sports while maintaining her focus on improving her game.
"It's always been a dream when I was little - being on the national team," Paletta stated enthusiastically, reflecting on her aspirations before joining the U-17 national team training camp.
"I really want to make the U-17 World Cup roster, which is coming up soon... For long-term goals, definitely the [senior] World Cup - winning gold," she expressed about her ambitions.
Paletta proudly became the first American athlete to sign with the Italian brand Lotto, showcasing her cleat designs in a social media announcement that received widespread praise.
"I try to stay humble and not really brag about it," she mentioned while discussing her time with the national U-16 team and her approach to sharing her achievements.
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