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Kaleigh Kurtz: Iron Woman and Building Something Special in Denver (BONUS)
Season 1
Episode 14
Published 7 months, 4 weeks ago
Description
Kaleigh Kurtz has played every single minute of every game for four consecutive NWSL seasons. What most people didn't know? She finished last season on a broken back.
In her first interview since joining Denver Summit FC, the veteran defender sits down with Kate Hanson to talk about why she chose an expansion team, what it's like training at altitude, how the Summit's chemistry clicked faster than anyone expected, and what 45,000 fans at Mile High will do to the way the game is played.
Plus: Natalie Means, Olivia Thomas, Nick Cushing's system, and the moment Kaleigh realized Denver was different.
Topics covered:
- Kaleigh Kurtz's path from North Carolina to Denver Summit FC
- Training and playing at altitude
- Coachella preseason: Utah and San Diego breakdowns
- Wearing the captain's armband
- Rookies Natalie Means and Olivia Thomas
- The March 28th home opener at Mile High
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