United States women's national team starlet Korbin Albert has revealed her 2024 Olympic roster ambitions.
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Albert having breakout year for PSGRecently made USWNT debutCompeting for Olympic roster spotWHAT HAPPENED?
Speaking to , the 20-year-old revealed that she believes she "deserves" to be where she is at with her professional career. Starting regularly for PSG in the Champions League and playing internationally with the USA, Albert is now shooting her shot for a 2024 roster spot in the Paris games.
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“I try not to put myself below anybody, and I try to make sure I’m putting myself in their shoes as soon as possible,” she said. “If I’m on the field, I’m telling myself that I’m as good as they are, and I deserve to be here.”
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“You can see that she can cover a lot of ground, and that’s going to help us a lot defensively,” Kilgore said. “But she’s got a great mind for the game, she’s eager to play and combine with other people. And that was very, very encouraging to see.”
THE BIGGER PICTURE
The Olympic roster regulations will limit Emma Hayes and Kilgore to selecting just 18 players, along with four alternates. With the midfield already being a congested area, the competition will be stiff and Albert will have to truly push hard over the next few months if she wants to earn a spot.