University of Illinois soccer coach JANET RAYFIELD will be in the Parc des Princes stands Friday for the Women's World Cup match between the U.S. and host France, dressed appropriately: In red, white and blue.
"The U.S. fans have flocked to France," Rayfield said, "and I am proud to be joining them."
Here's more from the longtime USA Soccer contributor:
Going as a fan — and not coach — has its perks.
"To go to France and just cheer on some of those players and coaches as they pursue their dreams of playing in and competing for a World Cup gold medal — wow!