Since childhood, D.C. United‘s Ulises Segura has hungered to broaden his horizons.
While advancing his pro soccer career, one that carried him from one national capital to another this winter, the defensive midfielder has been pursuing a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.
“Growing up, I would open my PlayStation controllers,” he said through an interpreter this week, “and see what was inside.”
This spring, Segura is honing on an additional side venture: the Costa Rican World Cup squad in Russia. He has received regular call-ups — if not starting assignments — since making his senior debut 15 months ago and carries a strong case for inclusion on Coach Oscar Ramirez’s 23-man final list next month.