Audrey was around the US Women's national team for the first 18 years of her life, but something happened and she's been gone for almost 4 years. What's going to happen when she comes back?
"Miss Solo they're ready for you." Someone producer says.
"Awesome." I say then follow the producer onto set.
The Dutch topped their group by winning all three games so they are playing England in the quarterfinal later tonight. England beat Wales and Finland, but the lost their last group game to France so they finished second in their group.
Today I am on a pre match show that's being broadcasted live a couple hours before the Italy v Norway game, which is the first of the two games of the day.
When we get to set I get mic'd up then I sit down and wait for the hosts to talk.
After the producers motion to them, the hosts start talking then they interview me for a while until we're about to head outside to do a competition.
"So before we head outside we're gonna have a little quiz for Audrey." Linda, one of the hosts, says.
"Alrighty."
"Since Audrey has a Uni degree in Astronomy we're gonna ask Audrey 5 astronomy questions and if she gets all 5 right then someone in our audience is gonna win 4 tickets to the Netherlands v England game tonight." Kate, the other host, says then the audience cheer.
"You also only have a minute to answer them." Linda says.
"Alright." I say then intense music starts playing.
"What is the brightest star in the zodiacal constellation of Cancer?" Kate asks.
"Tarf, also know as Beta Cancri."
"What type of nebula is the Horsehead Nebula?" Linda asks.
"Dark Nebula."
"A star that pulses radially, changing both diameter and temperature is called a..." Kate questions.
"A Cephid."
"What astronomer suggested that the Sun was at the center of the solar system?" Linda asks.
"Copernicus." I say."
"What Celestial body is this?" Kate asks then a picture is shown on a screen.
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"Those are the Pillars of Creation within the Eagle Nebula."
"Wow." Linda says. "You got all five right and you didn't even need thirty seconds."
I smile at the hosts then they outro the segment before we head outside to an area the show has turned into a small football pitch.
Once on the pitch the hosts of the show intro the segment.
"Meet our Contestants Lexy and Lucy." Linda says then she motions to two women in Arsenal women kits.
The two ladies smile and wave then they look back at the hosts.
"Alright so there's ten questions here so that means you ladies can win up to 500 pounds." Linda says.
"For every question you get right Audrey we'll either take a penalty or a free kick depending on the question. For every one Audrey scores you ladies will win 50 pounds." Kate says then she looks at the two contestants. "Ready?"
The two contestants nod then they hosts start reading out questions.
"What world record did Audrey break Earlier this year?" Linda asks.
"Five goals in eight minutes." Lexy says.
"Correct." Linda says then she looks at me. "Still don't know how you did that."
"Same." I say.
"Audrey had to play in goal in the quarterfinals of the Olympics last year, but who was the opponent in that game?" Kate asks, but I tune out after that and wait for the stuff I'll be doing.
"Alright so you have 350 pounds guaranteed, but there is an extra challenge." Linda says.
I guess they're done with the questions.
"If you accept the challenge I will ask you one question and if you get it right then Audrey will take a normal penalty. If you get the question wrong then Audrey will have to tell everyone where she's going for her penalty. If she converts the penalty then you will get 4 tickets to the Arsenal Women v Man City Women game next season at The Emirates Stadium."
"Do you wanna go for it?" Kate asks.
"We'll go for it." Lucy say as Lexy nods.
The two hosts get handed a card then they look at the two contestants.
"In Audrey's one season with the Orlando Pride how many goals did she score?" Kate asks.
"I have no clue." Lucy says.
"Can I give a hint?" I question then the producers nod. "Think about something to do with Abby Wambach."
"Oh." Lexy says. "20 goals."
"Correct." Kate says then everyone cheers.
"Now it's over to you Audrey." Linda says then everyone looks at me.
I get tossed a ball so I put it on the penalty spot then stand back as some former keeper gets into the net. Once the keeper is in net somebody blows a whistle so I do my run then easily slot the ball in the back of the net.
The two Arsenal fans hug me as the hosts close the show then the cameras stop filming.
After I've be de-mic'd I talk to the two arsenal fans for a little bit and take a few pictures then I leave the studio and head to my car.
Once at the car I get in then head towards my home.
When I get to my apartment building I park in the underground garage then head up to my penthouse. Once in my place I head to the kitchen, make some food, then head to the living room and eat a late lunch while watching the Italy v Norway game. After I've eaten I notice it's time to get changed so I head to my bedroom and change into the orange Netherlands jersey that has Daan's name and Number.
After I'm dressed I put my necklaces on then put my earrings and nose ring back then I grab my wallet, phone, and keys. When I'm sure I have everything I leave my home, lock the door, then head to my car. Once at my car I get in then drive for thirty minutes until I get to the stadium in Brentford.
Once at the stadium I park, head inside, grab a drink, then head to my seat.
"Hey Lisa." I say as I sit down next to my club teammate.
"Hey Audi." Lisa says and hugs me. "You ready for a long ninety minutes?"
