'I deserve to be here' - USWNT breakout star Korbin Albert reveals Olympic roster ambitions ahead of 2024 Paris games

Speaking to The Philadelphia Enquirer, the 20-year-old revealed that she believes she "deserves" to be where she is at with her professional career. Starting regularly for PSG in the Champions League and playing internationally with the USA, Albert is now shooting her shot for a 2024 roster spot in the Paris games.

“I try not to put myself below anybody, and I try to make sure I’m putting myself in their shoes as soon as possible,” she said. “If I’m on the field, I’m telling myself that I’m as good as they are, and I deserve to be here.”

“You can see that she can cover a lot of ground, and that’s going to help us a lot defensively,” Kilgore said. “But she’s got a great mind for the game, she’s eager to play and combine with other people. And that was very, very encouraging to see.”

The Olympic roster regulations will limit Emma Hayes and Kilgore to selecting just 18 players, along with four alternates. With the midfield already being a congested area, the competition will be stiff and Albert will have to truly push hard over the next few months if she wants to earn a spot.

PSG Femeni are back in action on Tuesday, when they take on Lille in league play. Their return to Europe, however, comes on January 24 when they take on Dutch side Ajax on matchday 5 of the group stage.