Dash players try to keep up with teammates in Olympic whirlwind

Cari Roccaro heard the referees's whistle on the television and then watched Janine Beckie walk to the penalty spot for one of the biggest moments of her international soccer career.

Normally Roccaro's heart would be entirely with Beckie, the Canadian forward she plays with on the Houston Dash. In this case, however, Beckie was trying to score against Australian goalkeeper Lydia Williams - also a member of the Dash.

It was only a small moment in the scope of the Olympics tournament, but for all of the Dash players watching from Houston it was nerve-wracking. Roccaro said she even shut her eyes.

"I was freaking out," Rocarro said. "I was wondering if Lydia knew where Janine goe because Janine…