Within a crowd of forwards and midfielders, a defender works to control the ball in front of her own goal. USA.

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Within a crowd of forwards and midfielders, a defender works to control the ball in front of her own goal and clear the ball out of harm's way.

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Size: 4928px × 3280px
Location: Streamwood, Illinois USA
Photo credit: © Bruce Leighty - Sports Images / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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