GET TO KNOW | Ottawa Fury FC Midfielder Nicki Paterson

Ottawa Fury FC midfielder Nicki Paterson found the back of the net this past weekend in a 1-1 draw with the Atlanta Silverbacks. His free kick beat Silverbacks goalkeeper C.J. Cochran for his first goal of the season. 

Get to know the Ottawa midfielder better:

NASL: What do you consider your hometown?

Paterson: Although born in Lanark, I'd consider my hometown as Motherwell, Scotland.

NASL: Is there a player you model your game after? If so, which player? 

Paterson: I model my game after Liverpool's Steven Gerrard.

NASL: Have you ever played in any major club or international tournaments?

Paterson: I played in the Foyle Cup and Milk Cup,  which both take place in the United Kingdom.

NASL: Have you ever done any coaching? If so, where?

Paterson: I've coached at the academy level for almost every team I've played for. I also am a part-owner of Pro Futsal Training in Ottawa.

NASL: What is one interesting thing about you that not many people would know?

Paterson: I'm the best hairdresser in the North American Soccer League (NASL).