Kristine Lilly on being the Queen of Caps, winning a World Cup at home, and upcoming 99ers movie
USWNT history
Michelle Akers in '95 fought for our feet. She wanted the rights to her own shoes, and it was a big battle. She got the rights so we could have whatever shoe contract we wanted.
USWNT records
I think it would be very hard for anyone to pass my 354 caps. I think just because of the way football is scheduled these days and the pro league, it's different now.
USWNT player development
I think Giselle Thompson is about to be this wild card for the next 10-15 years for the national team. She seems like a little bit of a soccer savant.
USWNT tactics
I don't think [Emma Hayes] has a starting set of midfielders that she's going to use every single game. I think she has such great depth that she can slot together to combat almost any tactical system.
I think the big question mark right now is the center forward position. As hard as Ali Sentnor can work there, it's not really as natural.
99ers movie
I think the one thing for us personally is that we just hope [the 99ers movie] is done right... we just hope it gives that moment that it gave everybody when it happened, real and relived.
World Cup 2026
When the guys step out there for the World Cup, it's a game. It's not any different than you used to play when you were younger. You've got to go out there, execute, come together, and have fun.
USWNT player form
It felt like at the Olympics, Lindsay Horan was trying to do too much and carry pieces, and now she looks super comfortable to connect, get off the ball, and move it.
Athlete mentality
I hate to lose more than I love winning. The hurt of losing kind of lasts a little bit longer.
USWNT career
I think the 23 years is what I'm most proud of. I wasn't playing to play in 100, 200, or 300 games. I was playing because it is an honor to represent your country.
