SANFORD, Fla. — Before hitting the pitch for the first time in four months, striker Sydney Leroux began her new pre-training routine in the locker room on Tuesday — breastfeeding her newborn, then suiting up in her kit and cleats.
Leroux returned to training with the Orlando Pride this week, less than six weeks after giving birth to her daughter, Roux. For her teammates, her return to the pitch brought a jolt of inspiration.
“I’m in awe of her 24/7 — of how incredible she is as a mom, as a person, as a player,” Pride captain Ashlyn Harris said of Leroux.