MORE THAN SOCCER: ROBERTO QUINTERO, A STORY OF GOALS, FAITH, AND TRANSFORMATION
Mon, Oct 26 · Administrador del Torneo
From the bottom of the standings to back-to-back championships. From KSL's top scorer to a new life in Christ.
Some victories are celebrated with goals, trophies, and championships. But others extend far beyond the soccer field.
Roberto Quintero, a forward for Wasco CV, has played an important role in one of the most remarkable team transformations in our league. After finishing near the bottom of the standings in previous seasons, Wasco CV went on to capture back-to-back championships and currently holds first place in the standings.
Winner of last season's Pichichi Award as the league's top scorer and one of Wasco CV's key offensive players, Roberto has plenty of reasons to be proud of his accomplishments. Yet when discussing his success, he is quick to recognize those around him.
But behind the goalscorer is an even more meaningful story. Through Wasco CV, Roberto began attending LifeHouse Wasco Church, where he started a new chapter in his spiritual journey that recently led him to make the decision to be baptized.
Today, we share his story, one that reflects the true purpose of KSL: More Than Soccer. Playing With Purpose.
FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE STANDINGS TO BACK-TO-BACK CHAMPIONS
KSL: Roberto, you've played an important role in Wasco CV's growth. How would you describe the team's transformation, and what has been the key to its success?
Roberto Quintero:
"I believe we're all key pieces of this team. Yes, I score goals, but none of it would be possible without my teammates. That transformation came from the great performances we've had as a team and the work we've put into training."
KSL: You've achieved some great individual accomplishments, including being recognized as the league's top scorer. What do those achievements mean to you?
Roberto Quintero:
"It brings me pride and joy to see that my training is paying off. Achieving those recognitions means a lot to me, first and foremost thanks to God and my team. And of course, it motivates me to keep improving every day."
KSL: What does it mean to share these victories with your teammates?
Roberto Quintero:
"It means so much to me because, more than anything, this team has become a family. And winning championships with family is something very special to me."
A TEAM THAT OPENED THE DOOR TO SOMETHING GREATER
Soccer brings together people from different backgrounds, experiences, and walks of life. Sometimes, those connections extend beyond the sport and leave a lasting impact on people's lives.
For Roberto, Wasco CV represented more than an opportunity to compete and win championships. It also became the bridge that connected him to a community of faith.
KSL: We understand that through Wasco CV, you began attending LifeHouse Wasco Church. How did that invitation come about?
Roberto Quintero:
"It started because God used someone very special to connect me with Ray Bravo. I was invited to learn about God when I needed Him the most. I'm very proud to represent my church. God is turning me into a new man, and He has motivated me to keep winning more championships with my team. Thank you, Wasco CV."
A NEW LIFE IN CHRIST
Among all the milestones in Roberto's recent journey, one holds a particularly special meaning: his baptism.
Roberto openly reflects on the challenges he has faced, the decisions of his past, and how his faith has helped him find a new direction in life.
KSL: You recently made a very important decision in your life: getting baptized. What led you to take that step?
Roberto Quintero:
"I took that step of faith because God has changed me and made me into a better man. I've gone through many difficult moments, and God was always there for me. I took that step of faith out of gratitude for the constant presence He has had in my life.
I've done things in the past that weren't right, but your past does not define your future."
KSL: Since you began growing closer to God, what changes have you experienced in your life?
Roberto Quintero:
"First and foremost, my mindset has changed. Every day I wake up grateful to God because I no longer carry hatred or resentment. Now I'm a good son, a good brother, and a good friend.
Sometimes God allows you to go through difficult things so your life can become a testimony of how God performs miracles and changes lives.
If you have faith and are willing to change, God can change not only my life but the lives of all of you as well."
MORE THAN SOCCER: PLAYING WITH PURPOSE
KSL's mission has never been simply to organize matches or crown champions. We strive to create an environment where competition, teamwork, respect, and faith can positively impact the lives of our players.
Roberto's story is an example of how that purpose can become a reality.
KSL: Our league seeks to go beyond soccer by creating an environment where players can experience the love of Christ. What do you think about that mission?
Roberto Quintero:
"I think it's excellent that through such a beautiful sport, you can touch people's hearts. Not just mine, but the hearts of everyone who needs God and needs a change in their life."
KSL: Finally, what message would you share with other players who may come to KSL simply for soccer, without realizing the impact this experience could have on their lives?
Roberto Quintero:
"The message I would leave them is that God is the way, the truth, and the life.
God has used me to share my testimony of what my life has been like. I went through many difficult times, but despite everything, my faith didn't decrease. It grew stronger. And thanks to that, I have the life I have today.
Come closer to God and become part of something so beautiful that He offers us. And the best part is that it's free. You just have to be willing to do your part."
THE VICTORY THAT GOES BEYOND THE SCOREBOARD
Roberto Quintero has celebrated goals, individual awards, and two championships with Wasco CV. Today, he continues competing with a team that sits at the top of the standings.
But his story reminds us that soccer's greatest impact isn't always reflected in statistics.
Behind every jersey is a person, a family, a story, and a future that can be transformed.
At KSL, we celebrate Roberto's athletic accomplishments, but we also rejoice in the decision he has made in his spiritual life.
We are grateful for Wasco CV, his teammates, and everyone who has been part of his journey. His story demonstrates that a team can become a family and that a simple invitation can open the door to a new life.
Because championships are remembered, but transformed lives leave a legacy.
KSL | More Than Soccer. Playing With Purpose.
