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Savannah DeMelo has not played in a single match for the U.S. women’s national team. So forgive her if she could not quite wrap her head around her World Cup selection.
The USWNT video series “The Call” brings viewers behind the scenes as head coach Vlatko Andonovski FaceTimes players to let them know that they’ve been called up for the tournament. And for DeMelo, who has yet to feature internationally, the moment is one to remember.
DeMelo is speechless at first, then asks the question: “Are you serious?”
“I mean, I wouldn’t joke with something like that,” Andonovski replies.
“Oh my gosh, thank you so much,” she said. “My heart’s beating so fast.”
The hard work pays off. @Savannah_DeMelo gets the call she’s been dreaming of.
📲 The Call, presented by @att pic.twitter.com/EldwPqvHsM
— U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team (@USWNT) June 22, 2023
At one point, her family can be heard celebrating in the background of the call. Andonovski then congratulates DeMelo on a recent goal for…
