Olympic hopeful Lavelle takes cautious step into spotlight

[ASFN Admin]

Rose Lavelle thinks she is growing up. In a U.S. women's soccer team including household names like Carli Lloyd and Megan Rapinoe, the versatile midfielder is part of a group of younger players whose talent has, so far, outpaced their mainstream fame. But the Tokyo Olympic Games could change all that for the 26-year-old Lavelle and the prospect makes her nervous.

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