So, practicing with these girls day in and day out has been great and it does let me have a little more confidence when I go to my club team.” “ set you up as well as they possibly could. “It’s a really tough environment to make and it’s a tough environment to be successful in but they really do help me be successful,” Huerta explained. The competitive environment of National Team camps have allowed her to build confidence, something she’s taken back with her to Red Stars training. Through the transition, Huerta has remained committed to learning a new position while playing the familiar roles asked of her in Chicago. So, it’s obviously been a transition but they really make it easy.” A Unique Position So, I have to really learn that when I’m here and on my own - like watching film and just learning from my mistakes.
Since I have to learn a little bit of a new position, it’s helped me immensely because when I’m with the Red Stars I don’t play outside back. I’m learning from them in and through every aspect on and off the field. “You’re playing with the best players in the world, especially in country. She has spent time in US National Team camps since last July and has been listed as a defender in camps while learning a new position at outside back. Amo a mis paises!- Sofia Huerta April 8, 2018ĭuring her time in Chicago and in the NWSL, Huerta has been known for her goalscoring prowess as a forward. So, it was exciting to get on, and I’m glad I got contribute a little bit to the win”Īlways tremendously honored and humbled to play for the United States, but it was even more special to do so against Mexico. It kind of speaks to me a little bit and it means a lot to me. I was really happy to get on the field today, especially since it against Mexico. “My goal was just to keep possession and make sure I did my defensive responsibilities. “I really didn’t know if I would be getting in today,” Huerta said. Building ConfidenceĪfter the USA’s 6-2 win over Mexico, Huerta reflected on the special significance of playing in the game and contributing to the win. We caught up with them in Houston to talk about their experiences playing for club and countries. Both players saw time in Sunday’s match on the back line for USA and Mexico. Cristina Murillo is a new edition to the Red Stars organization, currently under contract and playing with Reserves. Sofia Huerta is the veteran of the two players having been with the Red Stars since 2015 and a part of Chicago’s core players. Two Chicago Red Stars players lined up on opposite sides of the pitch- Cristina Murillo for Mexico, and Sofia Huerta for the USA. The United States and Mexico met for the last of two international friendlies in Houston this past weekend.
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