Alanna Kennedy is a top class defender for the Australian women’s football team, the Matildas.The team recently qualified for their first Olympics in 12 years after winning the Asian Qualifying Tournament in Japan. It was a remarkable campaign which has the country excited for what the Matildas can possibly achieve. The team is currently ranked 5th on the planet.Alanna has played over 40 times for the green & gold and she’s just 21 years young. Her excellent performances for Australia are earning plaudits not just here. She has just signed a contract to join the Western New York Flash in the National Women’s Soccer League. This will provide some optimum preparation for her as she gets ready to play the jogo bonito in Brazil at the Olympics.Show Notes: abidimam.com/podcasts/road-to-rio-2-alanna-kennedyFollow Alanna KennedyInstagram: instagram.com/alannakennedyFacebook: facebook.com/AlannaKennedyOfficialTwitter: twitter.com/AlannaKennedyPhoto: Elsa/Getty Images North AmericaIntro Chune: www.youtube.com/watch?v=qaNyjpV6iSg