Savannah DeMelo made history as the first uncapped USWNT player to be selected for a World Cup roster since 2003.
In her remarkable 2023 season with Racing Louisville, she began 20 of 21 matches, setting career highs with 8 goals and 3 assists. Savannah excelled in the league, leading in fouls won, ranking 7th in duels won, and 8th in chances created from open play. Her standout performances earned her spots on the NWSL Team of the Month for both May and June, and she was named to the UKG NWSL Challenge Cup All-Tournament team.
On the She Dreams in Goals Podcast, Savannah shares the electrifying experience of playing in packed World Cup stadiums. She explained that she still gets goose bumps when she thinks about starting in the World Cup with stars like Alex Morgan and her good friend Sophia Smith by her side.
She reflects on the unwavering support from her family and friends, which helped her remain calm under the intense pressure of the World Cup. Savannah shares that one strategy that has helped her with confidence in big games is focusing on the first play of each game. She explains that having a positive first interaction, whether it is a pass or a tackle, sets the stage for a strong performance.
Another strategy that has helped Savannah when she faces challenges is to remember the joy of playing as an 11-year-old on her club team Beach FC. One of her favorite soccer activities that supplies a health dose of youthful soccer joy is when she gets to spend time playing with the young players who play for her dad during breaks from the NWSL season.
Savannah’s journey is a testament to staying true to what makes you passionate about soccer, reminding us all to hold onto the joy of the game.
We hope you enjoy this episode!
Yours in soccer and health,
JulieAnne and Elizabeth
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Thank you Savannah!!!
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