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Lyon's Alex Greenwood, ICC show how quickly women's soccer is growing

CARY, N.C. -- Alex Greenwood is confident that her left foot is up to any challenge. Even if the challenge entering Sunday's International Champions Cup final (ESPN2, 7:30 p.m. ET) is fitting in as the newest addition to Lyon's starting lineup, also known as the greatest assemblage of talent in women's club soccer.

Born and raised in Liverpool, she is less confident that her French is ready for what's ahead.

Conversations in her new language are a bit beyond her grasp at the moment, but she already signed up for lessons because she wants to be fluent.