Age: 16 School: Academy of the Holy Cross Position: Forward/Midfield
Natalie and a couple of her teammates hope to show the girls in South Africa that you can be feminine and a competitive soccer player at the same time.
June 26:"What if they ask us what the U.S. is like? There are so many stereotypes of us: We're fat, stupid and obnoxious."
Blog: Worlds United Twice a day, the girls journal about what they experience.
Their Trip They're setting out on a journey that will test their values, not just their skills.
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