Ali Krieger knows a thing or two about what it takes to be successful. She’s nearing 100 caps with the U.S Women’s National Team, she’s appeared in two Women’s World Cups, she appeared in the 2016 Olympics, and she’s played across four different leagues. Last season, she made it to the NWSL Championship with the Washington Spirit, a team which she helped carry to the playoffs the last three years.
So, what does Krieger think it takes to be successful?
“It takes good chemistry, it takes good team chemistry,” Krieger said. “A good balance between the coaching staff and the players, having a good understanding of your role as a team, as an individual.