“My family has come second to football for many, many years and I feel that in my heart it was time I put them first. I would regret not being there for the rest of my life, and I’m extremelyhappy to be in my Dad’s wedding.”
— U.S. national team star Ali Krieger on her decision to skip the Washington Spirit’s NWSL semifinal matchat Seattle in order to attend the wedding of her father, D.C. United youth coach Ken Krieger. Washington lost to Reign FC, 3-0, (