Ali Krieger is taking a brief interlude from retirement to play this summer in The Soccer Tournament.
The defender will be teaming up with former USWNT teammate Heather O’Reilly on the U.S. Women’s team to compete in the first women’s iteration of the 7-on-7 competition. The winner will take home $1 million in prize money.
Ali Krieger is NOT DONE YET
Two time World Cup Winner, @alikrieger has announced that she will be playing with US Women at TST this June!
Ali will reunite with Heather O'Reilly as they'll look to win TST's first ever Women's Tournament
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“I’m so excited. Heather O’Reilly is putting a team together. Mostly former national team players,” Krieger told ESPN’s Futbol Americas. “It’s a great mix. I don’t know if I’m going to be the only defender. I’ve only seen a lot of the attacking players.”
She also joked that she’s in it to win it all. But she’s also excited just to “enjoy myself for a few days.”
“I told [O’Reilly] that I’m only signing up if we win,” Krieger said. “So I told her no pressure. But I’m bringing my boots … I actually am starting training soon so I don’t injure myself. I’m very excited…
