USWNT’s Savannah DeMelo's INSPIRATIONAL Rise from ZERO CAPS to World Cup Starter 🇺🇸

In Episode 4 of "Direct from Down Under, Presented by Bud Light," Rog chops it up with USWNT and Racing Louisville midfielder Savannah DeMelo. They breakdown Savannah's meteoric NWSL rise, the behind-the-scenes on getting THAT call from Vlatko, and what was going through her head the first time she stepped onto a World Cup pitch.
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00:00 - Intro
1:30 - Savannah's Portuguese roots and admiration for Cristiano Ronaldo
3:25 - Road to NWSL and Racing Louisville
8:28 - Call-up to the USWNT World Cup Roster
14:11 - Advice from Shannon Boxx
17:51 - World Cup Nerves
18:50 - Emotions during the National Anthem
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[@meninblazers]

🍻Raising a third first Bud Light of the day to all the soccer Dads & Moms out there. Courage 🙌

[@David-yy9kl]

As a proud member of the DeMelo hive, thank you for this awesome interview. IYKYK

[@meninblazers]

DeMelo hive assemble 🙌

[@riptide6161]

Okay, I've watched several interviews from this guy "Rog". This dude asks excellent questions, probes in an inciteful manner, digs for content both intellectual and emotional that no other "talking head" does. Very skilled interviewer. Love our USWNT, but I want to hear more interviews conducted by this Roger . Good stuff!!!

[@terryfox9344]

Excellent interview. Extremely informative on behind the scenes and the thought process of a world class competitor.

[@RiverRokz]

One of the smartest choices Vlatco has made, is pick Savannah. I believe she will be a starter and one of the best in the world, someday soon!!

[@wishbone1490]

She's formidable. I think her dead ball delivery is good but she plays too slow. I look forward to seeing this rivalry between her and Sanchez play out. The Netherland is a solid team. Let's see who plays.

[@RiverRokz]

they both are good, Sanchez a bit more experience with this team, but Demelo can score, and we need goals, I am rooting for both of them to do very well @@wishbone1490

[@kirstieb8025]

@@wishbone1490i’ve seen you comment twice before. obviously your a huge fan. have you seen her play in the NWSL because playing slow is the last thing that she does. I think when we play tougher teams, she wont be as slow. i think she goes 100 miles an hour too fast when I see her play. Not sure if she will be able to do it at this level. Anyway, I’m so happy for her and she seems confident.

[@wishbone1490]

@@kirstieb8025 hey, I'm definitely a huge fan of NWSL. I see big things in the future once they merge with USL super league. There are so many talented females who will get a chance to showcase their talent of the big stage. With Demelo, I've watched a few of her games. She has the luxury to be the center of the offense with her team because she's the best players on there. I like her aggression and she has a great power shot. Because she's defensive minded, I would love to see her play the eight and either Sanchez or Rose play 10. I think Horan holds the ball too much

[@jordan-zt7lj]

Savannah is such a pure soul, such a lovely smile she has. The way she talks about her dad melts my heart, man. She's so grounded. You can tell the parents did a great job raising this kid. Rog, I wasn't familiar with your work before these interviews. I'm so pleasantly surprised. You are a joy to watch. You're engaging, thoughtful, knowledgeable, and insightful. You make your guests feel truly comfortable and your enthusiasm is contagious. You have a new fan. Keep up the great work.

[@kirstieb8025]

rog , loving your questions. they are creative and not the mundane journalistic questions. very fun.

[@eatmoremusic3650]

I’m raising my 8th first Bud on the day waiting for the match tonight. Courage

[@RiRi-df9jt]

Bro chill with the bud light, mans going to get a buzz.

[@johnduarte462]

Savvy, you're about to become a super star: put your hand over your heart and sing the National Anthem out loud. You'll be a better person for it. Be a Messi, not a Rapinoe. ❤❤🇺🇲

[@AW-zk5qb]

glad she did before the game vs Netherlands

[@JoshuaFazeli]

She’s giving me loud Carli Lloyd vibes.