The Black Sheep

Part 1

September 18 2014

It was game day for the United States they were against Mexico. There was also excitement coming from the 17 year old that was sitting on the bench. The US had taken the lead from Amy Rodriguez in the 9 minute. Then in the 37 minute Megan Rapinoe had taken the US up to 2-0. By halftime they were 3-0 up from a goal from Tobin Heath.

In the second half it had been quite from both teams. In the 70 minute Jill had call Kara to start to warm up. The adrenaline had started to go through Kara even though she hadn't even stepped into the pitch. After she had warmed Jill had started to talk to her.

"Ok I know your nervous but you have shown me that you can be in that pitch."

Kara had started to fiddle with her hands. "I just don't want to let the team down."

Jill look at Kara it had been a surprise when she found out Kara was playing in the under 20 World Cup during the summer. It was also a shock when she found out what family she is from. When she had first met her she thought she was going to be arrogant and snobby but to her surprise she was polite and was nervous. Then when she had invited her to join the camp to possibly become part of World Cup roster.

When she first came to the camp she had kept to her self, well she tried to but Kelly O'Hara had made it her mission to get the teenager to come out of her shell. Well there were a lot laughs at training now that Kelly had befriended Kara.

Jill snapped out of her thoughts when Kara had started to fidget in front of her. Jill told her what to do on the field and what position she was going in.

Kara was nervous has this will be her first game for the US. She had sat on the bench watching the US game against Switzerland and the previous Mexico game, which she was fine with she was just happy to be there.

Kara was coming on for Carli Lloyd in the 75 minute. When it was announced Carli was jogging over while clapping to the crowd. She came over and gave a hug to Kara.

She said in her ear during the hug, "Smash it out there!"

It was the 79 minute when Kara got the ball just outside the box. She saw three players running towards the back post. She decided to cross the ball to the back post. Alex Morgan got her head on it for it to hit the back of the net. Kara started to run towards Alex while the crowd was cheering and jumped on to Alex who catches her.

The US had ended the game for a 4-0 win. After the US had shaken hands with Mexico. They then all ran and started to do a group hug Kara for her first cap.

The only thing that would make it better was that her family was there.