Vickie has played soccer in Arlington Heights since she was 5 years old. She started kicking the ball in the AHPD House League and in third grade began playing Aces Travel soccer. In 2006 she joined the Aces Academy Program and has helped put the high school girls program on the map. The Arlington Aces and Elite Soccer are proud of the outstanding hard work, dedication, and commitment Vickie has put forth to reach her dream.
“There are no words that can describe how incredible it feels to be receiving an academic and soccer scholarship to Lees-McRae. It has been a huge goal of mine since elementary school to get a scholarship to play in college. Now that I've accomplished that goal...It's a great feeling!!!” Vickie Rich.
"Thank you to the Arlington Aces and all the coaches involved in the program. To Ron Purgatorio for encouraging me to try out for the Aces, and to my first Aces coach, Peiro Ballardini. Also thank you to my U18 teammates, who are just the greatest group of girls that you will EVER meet, for all your support and encouragement. A special thank you to my family for always supporting me. And...to my coach Stein Garcia. Thank you for working with me individually on my skills, your coaching techniques are very unique and effective. Thank you for always being there for me when I needed your help and also thank you for guiding me through this whole college process. If it wasn't for you I definitely would not have been able to accomplish so much." Vickie Rich
