Rose Lavelle Returns to Form for Gotham FC & USWNT

0:00For the MLS, it's March 3rd. Here's what's happening. Rose Levelle is back in top form after a tough recovery from ankle surgery that sideline her for the first half of last season. The 30-year-old midfielder feels healthy and rested, setting her up for a strong year with both Gotham FC and the United States Women's National Team. With Gotham, she played a key role in their third place finish at the inaugural FIFA Women's Champions Cup and scored the winning goal in their NWSL. Championship victory. Now, she's gearing up for the 11-set believes cup, the first international friendlies before World Cup qualifiers later this year. Levelle sat out the recent two-nothing win over Argentina, but could see action against Canada on March 4th or Colombia on March 7th. That final match brings her back to sports-illustrated stadium, home of Gotham FC, and where she made her USW NT debut back in 2017. She reflected on how women's soccer has grown since those early days when her old club

1:02SkyBlue FC played in a 5,000-seat stadium at Rutgers. Coming off the 2019 World Cup triumph, the contrast with big crowds abroad was stark, but the sports progress excites her now. As a veteran, Levelle embraces mentoring the next generation, inspired by trailblazers like Megan Rapinoe and Alex Morgan. She's hungry to compete and help lead both her club and country in this booming era for soccer in the United States. This story is made possible by our sponsor, see the episode description. A pillow that plays your sound quietly, comfortably, effortlessly, built for nighttime listening, to the