Her quickness, agility and basic one-on-one defending instincts are off the charts. She wins a lot of headers and she's extremely fast. With the way teams are playing the ball over a flat defense, that's critical.
The watching crowd and cold weather didn't affect the team and it was the additional focus and determination that carried us through. The focus is the qualifying finals in November so playing the tournament is part of our preparation.
We have a lot of young, hungry players who are excited about the game along with a group of experienced veterans who are still playing great. It's a good blend.