Field Notes

Welcome to Field Notes, a new series that brings fans inside the sights and sounds of the games they love, as some of the world’s greatest athletes describe memories that shaped their careers. Next in the the series is former midfielder for the U.S women’s national team and 1999 World Cup champion, Brandi Chastain.

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I loved being on the soccer field.

I loved every moment when I was a kid.

I remember the first day I signed up. I got my uniform. I slept in it that night and I went out to practice. And literally, it was love at first kick.

It’s been a love affair ever since.