Allie Long Ready to do “Whatever it Takes” to Make U.S. World Cup Roster

Posted Mar 21, 2019
Seattle Reign FC midfielder Allie Long takes pride in doing the gritty work of keeping a clean sheet, even though she knows that players in her position rarely get the glory. Now, Long looks to play a similar role in her time with the U.S. Women’s National Team in hopes of earning a place on the 23-player roster heading to France for the Women’s World Cup in June. (Reign FC)

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