Alex POV
I watch as the game gets started and Sawyer jets off towards the Swedish end.
"She's faster on that knee now than before the injury."
I turn and see Jeri then nod, "Yeah, she's been really focusing on strength and conditioning."
She nods, "It shows."
"She also isn't on her strattera, extra energetic." I say and turn back.
I watch as Sawyer gets a pass and tries to go around the defender, but the ball gets knocked away.
She shakes her head and takes off towards the player.
"Does she have ear plugs in?" She asks.
I nod, "Yeah, they're silicone and they were approved."
"Nice."
I watch Sawyer intently and know that she's trying to focus, but her head is on a swivel.
Naomi puts a ball over the top and Sawyer races forward.
I stand up and watch as she strikes it, but it goes wide.
I observe her closely and sigh when she slams her fist against her thigh.
She pulls her shirt into her mouth and jogs back to position.
'It's okay, baby, just nerves.'
They keep playing and a corner kick gets called.
I see Sawyer at the back post and hold my breath.
The ball goes in and I watch as Sawyer gets her head to it, sending it into the back of the net.
"HOLY! Yes!!!" Jeri yells.
Her teammates surround her and I smile, clapping.
They start walking back to the center circle and she turns around, holding up a heart.
"Just like you." She nudges me.
"Yeah, okay, send Sawyer the heart!" I say to everyone.
She smiles and I hold two thumbs up.
'I'm so proud.'
Sawyer POV
I hear the whistle and smile.
"Dude! You did it, two goals!" Soph says.
I chuckle and nod, "Guess I did."
"Sawyer, you have media, so shake hands and then in the media room." I hear someone say.
I start to feel anxious, but just shake my whole body out.
I walk to the bench and grab Maverick from an assistant.
I look to the family section and see everyone so I jog over.
"I'm so proud of you, babe!" Makena yells.
I smile and nod, "I have media."
I see Momma's eyes widen, but she sighs.
"You'll be okay, baby." She says.
I nod, "Do you have gum?"
She smiles, "Yeah, baby, here."
She pulls some out and hands it down to me.
I shove it into my mouth, "Okay. See you at the hotel?"
She sighs and shakes her head, "I don't think so, you'll have to head to the hotel, do recovery, and if I remember right, you have a meeting."
