Cristina Alexander
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So she doesn't need much, but she does need quality players.
And hopefully with the personnel that they have, like a Jamisa, is going to be, that's going to be a really difficult duo to defend.
So I'm excited and looking forward to that.
But obviously we have to give her some grace because just because she's back doesn't mean she's going to be back to, you know, the Mal that we're used to, full 90.
Minutes are going to be limited and to be able to feel your body again in those moments of the game is going to take time and it's going to be a process.
So we have to allow that process to happen naturally.
But obviously she could be even better than she was before.
So I'm really, really happy for her.
Chicago really have to provide that personnel around her to really give her the best opportunity to be successful.
And they have the depth, they have the quality for that.
So we'll just see with the new staff and how they come out and put a team together for the games this season.
Yeah, from one new mom to another, Sophia Wilson also making her way back.
She also missed the 2025 NWSL season to become a mom.
The Portland Thorns star exercised her player option for 2026 and sat down to chat with our Allie Krieger.
Before we get into the football questions, I just want to know how your return to play process is and how you're doing.
I feel honestly happier than I've ever been.