Southern Union State Community College women’s soccer player, Macy Chambers, has become the first player in the program’s history to sign with a Division I University. Chambers will continue her academic and athletic career at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
A native of Santa Rosa Beach, Chambers began playing soccer around age 8 in a recreational league before moving to the club level at age 10. She later competed for both her club and high school teams.
Although she has played several positions throughout her career, Chambers found her place as a forward at Southern Union.
Chambers said she nearly stepped away from soccer after high school, but encouragement from friends and Southern Union head coach Mac Matthews changed her mind. “I wasn’t sure if I wanted to keep playing after high school,” Chambers said. “But some of my friends were going to SU, and coach Mac gave me a spot on the team.”
Her time at Southern Union helped her rediscover her passion for the game. “I fell back in love with soccer at SUSCC, and now I’m excited about playing at the D-1 level,” she said.
Chambers credited Southern Union with preparing her for the next step both on and off the field. “Being at SU taught me how to live on my own and juggle sports, school and life,” she said. “It was the perfect bridge for me and the best path I could have taken. It gave me the confidence I need to go to the next level.”
She said earning the opportunity to play at the Division I level is proof that dedication pays off. “Good things do come out of hard work,” Chambers said. “My parents have always believed in me and pushed me to not give up, so I have always been competitive. I strive to be better each day.”
Along with her parents, Chambers credited her teammates and coaches for helping her reach this milestone.
“They pushed me to be my best, supported me and uplifted me,” she said. “I couldn’t have done this without them, she said.”
Southern Union State Community College fields athletic teams in 11 sports and competes as a member of the National Junior College Athletic Association and the Alabama Community College Conference.
