Collegians boost South American surprise Colombia

[WOMEN’S WORLD CUP COUNTDOWN] Nataly Arias had the choice of representing Colombia, Venezuela or the USA, but when itcame time to choose, she was torn. Her father played professionally in Venezuela, but Colombia offered her an international future. The former University of Maryland star is one of five players fromColombia’s Women’s World Cup team with ties to U.S. colleges.

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