"I have a lot of favorite games, and my first game with Legacy will be memorable. I don't talk a lot. I'm really in a serious, locked-in mood. I will listen to music on the bus there, or I'll watch TikToks to get my mind off the game so I could be more calm."
"For Kansas City Current forward Ally Sentnor, that's becoming a reliable goal scorer in the NWSL. Others, like Savy King, have their eyes on a trophy: Winning the championship for Angel City would be the goal this year. With such high achievements on their mind, these NWSL stars are ones you'll want to keep your eye on this season."
"I try to not have them, but I do put on my left cleat before my right every single time. When I'm at home, I don't like to think about what I have to wear before I play, because I feel like I already have a lot on my mind and I don't want to stress myself out even more."
The National Women's Soccer League begins its 2026 season on March 13 with the Washington Spirit facing the Portland Thorns. The league has expanded to 16 teams for the first time, adding Boston Legacy and Denver Summit. Players across the league are eager to return to competition with specific objectives: goalkeeper Casey Murphy anticipates her debut with Boston Legacy, forward Ally Sentnor aims to become a reliable goal scorer, and Savy King targets winning the championship with Angel City. Players employ various pre-game rituals and mental preparation strategies to optimize performance, including music listening, social media browsing, and personal superstitions.
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