Ever wondered what the best part of soccer is? Sure, silverware, goals, stardom, or even financial perks may keep one motivated. But what truly makes the sport special is friendship. Nothing compares to the camaraderie that one forges on the pitch. No wonder it feels so natural to see Lynn Biyendolo ‘miss‘ her USWNT teammate and close friend, Becky Sauerbrunn.
That’s because it has been months since the iconic defender left the beautiful game, finding her new passion in broadcast journalism. But seeing Becky on the sidelines of the pitch, with a mic in her hand in today’s SheBelieves Cup game had to rush in some old memories inside Lynn. Then what? The forward had to share some heartwarming words.
“I think when your USWNT icons become your friends, it’s really exciting and even more special,” began Biyendolo, while speaking to TNT Sports desk including ex-USWNT stars Shannon Box, Becky Sauerbrunn, and Julie Foudy as well as renowned sports broadcaster Sara Walsh in the aftermath of the USA’s 2-1 win over Australia. “So I miss you. I miss you out there.”
Then again, the true nature of life is to keep moving on from things. Someday, Saurebrunn had to call it a day in soccer. And now that she found a way to remain connected with the game as an analyst is something that makes Lynn more than happy. “But to see you transition into this next phase of life, what made you so special on the soccer field is what’s going to make you so special outside of the soccer field,” added the 31-year-old.
Friendships like this #shebelievescup x @Visa pic.twitter.com/AZumgdNIsp
— U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team (@USWNT) February 24, 2025
Well, it’s not the first time Sauerbrunn has heard this from Biyendolo. The duo share moments with each other on The Women’s Game podcast, which they co-host alongside iconic midfielder Sam Mewis. So Biyendolo is more than happy to see her former national teammate make it her new venture. “I’m just really excited to be a friend, to be able to see that and support that. The world is your oyster,” concluded the former Williams.
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