Olivia Garcia embraces headguard, plays with confidence for Brighton
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 19, 2026, 9:04 AM
Last updated Sep 19, 2026
Olivia Garcia of Brighton & Hove Albion discusses her use of a statement headguard, which she credits for enhancing her confidence on the pitch. The forward emphasizes its safety benefits, rooted in advice from her father, and notes that she continues wearing it as an expression of her unique identity. Brighton's head coach Arturo Ruiz aims to implement the club's long-term vision following the departure of Dario Vidosic. The team recently lost to Arsenal and drew with Birmingham City, preparing to face Aston Villa next.
- •Olivia Garcia scores her first Women's Super League goal for Brighton.
- •She attributes her aggressive play to increased confidence from her headguard.
- •Arturo Ruiz is the new Brighton head coach following Dario Vidosic's exit.
- •Brighton has had a mixed start, losing to Arsenal and drawing with Birmingham.
- •The team prepares to face Aston Villa in their next match.
- 9:04 AMYahoo Sports — 'Headguard makes me feel confident and unique'
"The Brighton & Hove Albion forward says the headgear gives her the confidence to play aggressively.
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