Korbin Albert's goal on Wednesday night was impressive enough. The celebration that followed, though, may have been just as meaningful.
Jeff Kassouf reacts to the USWNT's 2-1 win over Australia that books them a spot in the women's soccer quarterfinals vs. Japan. Nearly all of her teammates then encircled Albert, embracing her and jumping up and down on the field of the Velodrome Stadium. Four months after Albert was
On the goal itself, Albert admitted that"I actually closed my eyes and then I opened them, and I was like, 'Oh my god, it went in.' Korbin Albert was embraced by teammates after scoring her first goal for the USWNT in spectacular fashion against Australia. But Albert also talked about how supportive new head coach Emma Hayes has been, both on the field and in using"tough love" to help her rebuild her standing with her teammates.
Always aggressive, Albert likes to let fly from distance whenever she can, and the connection she made with her shot against Australia left no doubt as it ripped into the upper corner of the goal.Lindsey Horan, the U.S. captain, was right behind the play and said she was immediately certain -- even if Albert wasn't -- where the ball was headed.
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