Chicago, Ill. – Danielle Colaprico is on the rise and nothing can stop her.

In 22 years she has accomplished a lot, but it did not happen overnight. The University of Virginia alum has put in the work, making the sacrifices that comes into making soccer a career.

Named the 2015 National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) Rookie of the Year, Colaprico is still putting in the work, now more than ever. After receiving her first call-up to the U.S. Women’s National Team she has received a taste of it and wants more.

Leading by example, she is ready to guide the Red Stars back to the top of the NWSL while still reaching for her goal to be the best.

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