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“I can’t talk about it much because I’ll probably start crying,” admitted a choked-up Kelley O’Hara when asked about Becky Sauerbrunn’s injury and subsequent exclusion from the United States roster for the upcoming World Cup this July in Australia and New Zealand.
Heartbreak was the overarching sentiment from head coach Vlatko Andonovski and every other U.S. teammate who spoke to the media Wednesday about Sauerbrunn’s injury as part of the official release of the United States World Cup roster.
Sauerbrunn was lauded as a wonderful leader and an even better person whose dedication to the team has helped shape it into the dominant force it is today. Sauerbrunn’s influence over the team — especially in this moment of transition — is wide-reaching.
Here are the full quotes on Sauerbrunn, her influence, and legacy from today’s press events:
Kelley O’Hara: ‘An added pressure’
“Losing Becky is a huge blow to this team. I’m devastated for her personally and…
