Cristina Alexander

I don't think you've ever mentioned me to her about her player just because of the human being that she is.

So let's start there, Allie.

What does Crystal Dunn mean to you, to the world of football, and now her hanging up her boots?

Well, I think of her, obviously, as a human first.

She's one of my best friends.

I was in her wedding, which was such an honor to be a bridesmaid.

And we played on Washington Spirit together with her first experience in the league.

And it was just incredible to see her growth because she was so versatile.

I mean, she redefined what versatile means in this game.

And obviously, you know, her just being as...

Cool, confident, collected every single moment.

She was so consistent.

I think I'll never forget the year that 2015 when she unfortunately hadn't made the World Cup team that year.

She went off and got MVP of the league that year, scored however many goals.

I think Golden Boot MVP.

and just was incredible.

So the way that she continued to grow, get better, not only as a footballer, but as a human being and just has always been in my corner, has always supported me since day one.

I love her dance moves.

I love how dynamic she is and how just brilliant she is on the ball.

She always made any pass