The Countdown

The world cup begins in exactly 24 days (from today, May 25). I know this because one of my US teammates sent out a daily calendar with a compilation of quotes and the number of days remaining until the tournament begins. Throughout the month, I have watched the number tick down lower and lower. The excitement and anticipation for the games is all I can think about, or rather, all I can dream about. I think about it during the day, during those hard workout sessions, and it keeps me up at night when I am trying to sleep. I am sure that I am not the only player out there with this feeling. I know my teammates are feeling the same anticipation that I am, but I hope that as we go through training camp at the beginning of June we will not only feel excited, but also ready—ready to face any obstacle we see on and off the field.

I can’t wait to get to training at camp and to see my friends. And call me sappy, but I can’t wait to put on the red, white, and blue everyday for basically the entire month of June. This is truly the most memorable time of my life, and I know that though it is all time to prepare and to play at our best, to also remember how special it is to be a part of this group and this experience. GO USA!