Jessica McDonald, a 2019 World Cup winner, embracing role of 'veteran mom' in NWSL

Posted Aug 2, 2021
These days, Jessica McDonald is the veteran mom among National Women's Soccer League and USWNT players. Though she no longer is a member of the national squad, the 33-year-old forward still plays for the North Carolina Courage. Her son, Jeremiah, has taken on the role of the "NWSL kid leader" since he's the oldest child of a current player. (USA Today)

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