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Five years ago, the American stopped playing football, but the "craziest" decision of her life has since paid off spectacularly

The 24-year-old continued her rapid ascent this week when she earned her first international cap against Australia

It was announced that the World Cup winner would return to the NWSL this week after a difficult year with the Women’s Super League club

The World Cup winners will go back to the United States, with Mewis to play for the North Carolina Courage while Lavelle joins OL Reign

Reports in recent weeks have suggested that Mewis will return to the North Carolina Courage in the NWSL

The World Cup winner and US national team star said that the riot was in line with history, claiming: "This is America. Make no mistake about it."

Her phenomenal performances on the pitch last year have been followed by passionate championing off it in a year unlike any in recent memory

With a 93 overall rating, the U.S. forward topped the list just ahead of Sam Kerr and Wendie Renard

Four USWNT stars made the list of the top 15 players, including top-rated Megan Rapinoe

The Wales international believes the media need to focus on covering the football played in the WSL, not crowds or investment, ahead of the new season

The midfield star has made her reputation at the international level, but the WSL outfit are poised to see the 25-year-old at top level

The playmaker's rights will head to the Pacific Northwest side, who confirmed that a transfer to Europe is imminent

In a YouTube discussion, the pair suggested that footballers will require a 'pre-season' to get back up to speed before playing for real