It’s impossible to have a conversation about the best defenders in the history of women’s soccer without including Becky Sauerbrunn. And yet if you were to ask her who she considers to be at the top, her name wouldn’t even be in contention.
Sauerbrunn’s humble nature may in fact be the very reason she is among the best. It’s what pushes her to be better, to work harder and constantly analyze every detail. In her mind there is always room for improvement.
At 34 years old Sauerbrunn has been around women’s soccer longer than most. She’s seen teammates come and go and has had her fair share of coaches, but since the early days of the National Women’s Soccer League she has set herself apart as arguably the foremost centerback.