DEAUVILLE, France — There was a moment during the United States’ 3-0 win against Chile during which some fans among the announced crowd of 45,594 started chanting, “Ali Krieger! Ali Krieger!”
She couldn’t really hear it at the time, being so focused on tracking back on defense to thwart an attack. But her brother tweeted about it that night, calling the chant “his favorite song,” and reporters asked her how it felt after the match.
“You’re just hearing people scream and yell, and you’re so focused,” said Krieger, a 34-year-old defender who a few months ago thought she’d never make a USWNT appearance again, never mind start in a World Cup.