Ahead of the U.S. women’s national team’s friendly against Colombia at Exploria Stadium Friday, Orlando Pride captain Ali Krieger couldn’t quite contain her joy over being back in camp with her American teammates.
“Just living the dream you guys,” Krieger said. “I’m happy. I’m feeling good and I’m happy to be back in camp. ... The weather’s beautiful and yesterday [inauguration day] was a really monumental day.”
That happiness comes after years of fighting to regain her place in the American rotation. It will always be a battle to remain on a U.S. roster that hasn’t lost a match in more than two full years.