Seattle Reign have taken the National Women’s Soccer League by storm this year, and while the regular season winners have had a relentless intensity, consistently impressive defender Lauren Barnes has been doing her bit to keep it all rather mellow.
One of the most revered defenders in the women’s game, FC Kansas City’s Becky Sauerbrunn has come to enjoy a fresh perspective on the sport she loves, and a mellow rhythm provides the perfect backdrop for the amiable U.S. international.
A first call-up to the U.S. Women’s National Team in May was just reward for Portland Thorns defender Nikki Marshall’s progress, and as her daunting initiation back in college showed, she is no stranger to stepping up when called upon.
For Washington Spirit and U.S. Women’s National Team goalkeeper Ashlyn Harris, creative expression is everything, and much like her tattoos and fashion choices, music can paint the picture of who she is more aptly than words ever could.
Chicago Red Stars’ Julie Johnston has been admirably handling the switch to professional status so far in the National Women’s Soccer League, and her undeniable on-field understanding with a certain teammate holds one magical memory in particular.