World Cup squad, yet she started five of six matches and played all 120 minutes in the final as the Americans secured their second World Cup title. At age 22, she was the least experienced players on the 1999 U.S. She made her international debut as a substitute in 7-0 win over Argentina on April 26, 1998, and worked her way into the Starting XI. Markgraf’s career kicked off with three state youth titles in Michigan, and she kept the momentum rolling at Notre Dame, where she earned defensive MVP honors at the 1995 NCAA Final Four as the Fighting Irish captured national title. They’re not just good people: They’re good people for the community and incredible athletes that we all can learn from.” “It’s been a privilege to have her in the community, not only as a human but what her and her husband (NBA star Jrue Holiday) do in every community they live in and then support is just insane. Women’s National Team,” said Markgraf, who lives near Holiday in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. “It’s amazing to be inducted with Lauren Cheney Holiday, a player who arguably is probably one of the best athletes that has ever existed on the U.S. Rounding out the Class of 2023 are former USWNT coach Jill Ellis (Builder category), former USMNT star Landon Donovan (Player ballot), Steve Zungul (Veteran) and former USWNT keeper Hope Solo, who had deferred her 2022 induction to this year. Markgraf said she’s also particularly excited to be sharing the spotlight on Saturday with Lauren Cheney Holiday, who made 133 appearances with the USWNT and was part of Team USA’s gold-medal wins at the 20 Olympics. I’m very excited that the evaluation of performance over years, across disciplines and types of participation in soccer is being evaluated objectively as best as possible.” “I kept fighting for women to be acknowledged, because the evaluation (in HOF criteria) has always been an issue, and I’m very appreciative for the steps (taken) not just with me, but a year ago and how they changed the voting standards, acknowledging that the way we were voting was actually not the best practice. “…You don’t ever expect to be valued in the way that people value forwards or different ways that people value women. “Honestly as a defender, you’re used to not really being paid attention to unless you’re making a huge catastrophic mistake or you score goals,” said Markgraf, who was voted in under the Veterans category. The former defender appeared in 201 matches for the USWNT, making her one of just 12 American women to record 200 or more caps. women’s 1999 World Cup-winning team to be elected to the Hall of Fame. The 46-year-old Markgraf, who hails from Pontiac, Michigan, and was a three-time All-American at Notre Dame, is the last starter of the U.S.
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“I think like all my teammates before me and the ones that are coming after me, goodness, we know how to compartmentalize, and we know how to just get the job done. “I think something that you learn as an athlete is mental toughness, and to not get stressed out - right? - otherwise, how would you ever approach any challenge,” the two-time Olympic gold medalist told reporters earlier this week. Women’s National Team and one of six inductees into the National Soccer Hall of Fame this weekend, her 12 years’ experience as a USWNT player still comes in handy as she heads to Frisco, Texas, for Saturday’s induction ceremony. For Kate Markgraf, general manager of the U.S.
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