Were still awestruck from theU.S.
Womens National Soccer Teams World Cup victoryit was a history-making game and a record-breaking win.
But thoseincredible goalswerent the only empowering moments of the tournament.
This years tournament marked a major turning point for womens sports overall.
(Nevertheless, this isnt to say that we dontstill have a long way to go.)
We talk a lot at SELF about what it means to #PlayLikeAGirl.
What does it mean to you?
I play soccer, I run around.
I go and I train.
Its just awesome that she doesnt ever see herself as any different.
There were a lot of signs at the stadium that said, I want to play like a girl.
It was really cool to see that message when youre running around the field celebrating at the end.
What was the scene like in the locker room after winning the World Cup championship?
CR:Oh, it was amazing!
The locker room was something Ive never experienced before.
The champagne was flying and everyone was passing the trophy around and taking photos.
What are some of your most memorable moments from the tournament?
For me it was more about them than myself.
For womens sports in particular, are there any changes you hope to see?
CR:Hopefully, just the acknowledgement that women can play sports and that theycanbecome popular.
Whats next for you?
CR:Its funny, because Im back to mom mode already and back in New Jersey.
Hopefully, there will be a lot of buzz and appearances to help the game grow.
Reporting by Madeline Buxton.
What does #PlayLikeAGirl mean to you?
KH:It means to be awesome.
Describe the scene after you won the World Cup…
KH:All smiles.
You know, we were just having a good time, had some champagne!
Its what you would expect it to be in the locker room after winning the World Cup.
What are some of your most memorable moments from this year’s World Cup tournament?
KH:Scoring that goal while in the semifinals against Germany was amazing.
And everything about the finalfrom start to finish and afterwardswas something Ill never forget.
How do you fuel up and recover before and after each game?
KH:I take a stab at eat a big breakfast.
Ill have a bar or banana before the game and then I drinkchocolate milkafterwards.
Reporting by Meg Lappe.
Photo Credit: Erik Isakson, Kent Nishimura and Kevin C. Cox for Getty
