“Don’t write me off!” Those were the exact words Lynn Biyendolo used during a phone call with Emma Hayes, subtly persuading her to select her for the 2024 Paris Olympics. While everyone knows she ultimately made the cut for the gold medal-winning team, the real takeaway from this moment is the tenacity, determination, and grit Biyendolo displayed just to earn the chance to represent her country. But fair warning—don’t expect the same from her at the 2031 World Cup!
Why, you ask? Well, that’s because the former Williams has dropped a bombshell retirement admission. But before we discuss this more in detail, let’s understand how we came to this. Well, it all starts on the latest episode of The Women’s Game podcast. Lynn Biyendolo joined her former USWNT teammate and co-host Sam Mewis for the Good Vibes FC segment. Interestingly, during the hour-long conversation, Mewis touched on the topic of her nation potentially winning the hosting rights for the 2031 Women’s World Cup.
The former midfielder insisted how exciting it will be to see the Stars and Stripes ft ladies playing the prestigious tournament at their home soil. Lynn also echoed Sam’s sentiment saying, “So fun, so exciting.” But quickly enough Biyendolo made a statement that may come as a shock to many. Brace yourselves as the Seattle Reign star said, “I will be attending as a viewer.”
(This is a developing story…)
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