As the world's most popular sport, soccer players know a unique pride. Built on tradition and honor, colors and logos have a soulful foundation built on centuries. It's an identity extending well beyond the club level and deep into the international spirit of everyone's country.
For Boston College women's soccer captain Allyson Swaby, it's a feeling she's been fortunate enough to tap into. This past summer, she participated as a coach in the Gothia Cup, a nine-day tournament uniting youth soccer players from across the world.
"This was my third year on the trip," she said.