Today marks 100 days out from the Opening Ceremony of the Summer Olympic Games in Japan.
Like you, I can’t wait for the competition ahead. After the challenges of the past year, we’re all ready for the excitement sports bring our country.
That’s why I’m writing today to ask you if you’ll join me in supporting our U.S. Women’s National Team and staff heading to Japan in just a few months.
For me, the Olympics will always bring back memories of our 2012 Summer Games in London, and our team’s thrilling gold-medal performance.
The Olympic roster is limited to a cutthroat 18 spots. I was named to the team as an “alternate,” which means I traveled and trained with the team for the entire Olympics.
The experience was unforgettable with nonstop buzzing energy, from the big moments – like celebrating our epic 4-3 win in overtime against Canada in the Semifinal at the legendary Old Trafford, home to Manchester United – to the little ones, like walking through the Olympic Village cafeteria, where you just had to laugh at the long line of elite athletes queuing for fast food!
I was there with my best friends and we were all doing everything we could to support the team.
The women who first built this team and brought it into the spotlight showed us how to fight for each other. They taught us that the team is bigger than the individual and we each must leave it better than when we joined.
Will you be part of this legacy and help us continue to develop the future?
U.S. Soccer is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. You can donate now to help build champion teams that inspire us all.
Your gift will also support the incredible team behind the team, who help manage every single detail, starting months in advance, to put our players in the best possible position to succeed.
It’s hard to fathom the challenges our team administrators face in organizing hotels, travel, meals, and equipment (literal tons of boots, uniforms, and gear!), or how hard the High Performance staff works to maximize individual performances through science, nutrition, and medical support.
Staff work long hours with little sleep to ensure players can rest and take care of business on the field.
As a U.S. Soccer Board Member, I’ve learned even more about the hard work happening behind-the-scenes at the Federation, whether it’s for our 23 National Teams, or developing hundreds of thousands of coaches, referees, and players. I’ve loved bringing my athlete experience to the decision-making table – and continuing to contribute to the sport I love.
Now, with the 100-day countdown to the Olympic rings and flame underway, I hope you’ll join me by making your impact too. Make your contribution today to support our team, sport, and country.
Sincerely,
Lori Lindsey
USWNT Alumna
Member of the U.S. Soccer Board of Directors
P.S. Just like our USWNT are pioneers on the field, supporters like you are pioneers and global leaders for the women’s game. We need you.
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