Heather O’Reilly is ready to try some different things

Posted Sep 19, 2016
Picture Heather O’Reilly on the goal line at the end of training, lined up to start running fitness drills with the U.S. women’s national team. On the line with her are Mia Hamm, Julie Foudy, Joy Fawcett, Brandi Chastain, Kristine Lilly and 14 others—all players she watched and admired and dreamed about playing alongside. (Excelle Sports)

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