Gold medalist at 2008 Olympics, started all six games and recorded one goal and one assist. Played in 34 games for the U.S. in 2008, finished third on the team with 12 goals scored. Ranks in the top-15 all-time goal scorers in U.S. history. Competed in 2007 FIFA Women’s World Cup; tallied an assist against Norway in the third-place match. Second youngest player on the 2004 Olympic team; played in all six matches including three starts. Scored first goal of the 2004 gold medal game. Named 2002 U.S. Soccer Young Female Player of the Year. Tallied a sudden death game-winning goal in the 2002 U-19 Women's World Championship Final against Canada, giving the U.S. a first-ever FIFA world championship for young women. Won the bronze boot as the third leading scorer at the tournament with six goals.  Scored an impressive 24 goals in 26 full U-19 international matches in 2002.

Captained North Carolina her junior and senior years. Finished her college career with 59 goals and 59 assists. Played a major role in leading UNC to a perfect 27-0-0 record and an NCAA Championship as a sophomore.  Scored two goals with two assists in 2003 NCAA title game as a sophomore. Named to NCAA All-Tournament Team and set a postseason record with 11 assists in tournament. Was top scorer in NCAA Division I in 2003 with 73 points (23 goals and 27 assists).  Finalist for the Hermann Award. Named Soccer America Freshman of the Year in 2002.