A very subjective look into AWFC

Well that is not something I had on my World Cup bingo… Our new center back being the joint top goal scorer of this competition… And let me tell you that I couldn’t be happier. This is just amazing to see, even if it doesn’t automatically mean she’ll do it during the WSL season, but wow! what a great omen.

When Rafa left, one of the things that I knew we would miss was there ability to score big goals. I didn’t know she had that in her locker until I saw her of course, but to know that an incoming player DOES have that, and she’s doing it in the biggest stage of all, is something that gives me a lot of confidence and I truly cannot wait for her to partner up with Leah and Jen.

The thing that stands out the most for me, and I might be reading way too much into it, is her smile and jovial attitude. She truly enjoys scoring and her attitude is infectious. I really think this will go a long way in the locker room, especially when she is there to replace Rafa, who we have all heard was a bright shining light in that back room. Ability is fantastic, yes, and so is worth ethic. Another great thing is activism and all that amazing stuff, and to me its also important the palpable attitude or what I would say is a palpable attitude that I can see in players… their body language, their stature and I don’t mean height.

To me, Amanda Ilestedt has that stature we need, and the stature we deserve. She’s closer to Leah than what we currently have and I’m so here for it.

Btw, I will chat more tomorrow but I am LOVING seeing Noelle as center back for Switzerland… sign of things to come?!

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