Bethany Balcer, Racing Louisville forward, has announced that she is taking “some time” away from soccer to focus on her mental health. Balcer, in a post on her Instagram account, stated, “The last year and a half, I’ve found my identity slowly slipping away being consumed with soccer as a professional athlete.” Balcer said she is taking time away to focus on herself outside of soccer, but added that she’s “confident” in a positive return.
