I guess I see this from another perspective. We're not all team sport players. You mention your daughter's interests of writer/scientist/artist and music, biking, and hiking. These are all activities that can be enjoyed in solitude, yet shared with others if desired. For example, biking and writing can be done by yourself, yet you can join a bike club or a poetry club to share with others of the same interest. I agree with you to encourage her new soccer experience because with every discipline, there are many skills to be learned, which can then be applied to future endeavors.