Long was taken in the first round of the 2009 WPS Draft when the Washington Freedom made her the seventh overall selection. She had a stellar college career prior to arriving in WPS, playing a pair of seasons at Penn State before transferring to the University of North Carolina. She twice received All-Big Ten accolades with the Nittany Lions and eventually capped off her college campaign by winning the 2008 NCAA National Championship as a member of the Tar Heels. In two seasons for the Freedom, Long played in a total of 39 matches and made 32 starts, including all 21 of the contests she appeared in 2010. Despite playing from a holding midfield position, she was able to contribute two goals and an assist to the offensive cause last year, adding those numbers to a two-goal effort during her rookie campaign.

1. What are the three things you can never be without while traveling?
Cell phone, iPod, and a lollipop or chapstick
2. If you didn’t play professional soccer, what other profession would you want to try – and why?
ESPN interviewer for NBA and NFL players at halftime, because I love sports and want to be sideline watching and everyone now is boring, I'd make it entertaining.
3. What’s your perfect day off?
Go to the beach all day, barbecue for dinner, and relax and watch a movie at night.
4. What famous person most inspires you?
Kobe Bryant
5. If you had a dinner party, whom would you invite (living or dead)?
My family and closest friends and boyfriend, maybe 50 Cent.
6. If there were one adjective to describe you, what would it be?
Awesome.

QUICK HITS – List your top three favorites
Professional Athletes:
1. Andres Iniesta
2. Rafael Nadal
3. Lebron James
4. Floyd Mayweather
Cities (in any country):
1. NYC
2. Boca Raton
3. Rio de Janeiro