Ann-Katrin Berger's Body Aches But Her Saves Don't - Yet to Beat Fever Pitch
San Jose, California - Ann-Katrin Berger, the 35-year-old goalkeeper for Gotham FC, jokes that her body aches after grueling season, but once she steps onto the pitch, it all fades away. The aches and pains disappear as she starts to play, displaying the same level of determination that has made her one of the best goalkeepers in the league.
Berger attributes her readiness for each match to sheer mental toughness. “Normally, [it] just switches off,” she told The Post. “There’s a readiness, and it’s like 100 percent. And I’m just telling myself there’s no tiredness, no complaints of anything.” Berger's unwavering confidence in herself and her abilities have made her one of the most reliable goalkeepers in the league.
Her teammates can't help but sing her praises. “Every time you think you’ve seen the best save ever, she has one at training or one at a game that really just [tops the previous one],” teammate Mandy Freeman said. Berger is always striving to be better and is hard on herself, which drives her to work harder every day.
Berger does not keep track of her personal best saves but her teammates have plenty of stories about their favorite saves made by her. In last weekend's semifinals win against the Pride, Berger blocked Oihane Hernández's header in a crucial moment that saved the game for Gotham FC. Freeman was particularly relieved after her foul led to the free kick that set up Hernández.
Freeman also mentioned a more recent save made by Berger on Current forward Ally Sentnor's strike in the quarterfinals. “Ally hit an absolute banger,” Sonnett said. “I’m not sure if Ann saw it the whole way… I’m really impressed with her [and] her reaction.” Even in a tough match against France, Berger's incredible full-arm extension saved a potential own goal by her teammate.
Berger is undoubtedly Gotham FC’s best insurance policy against their imposing Washington attack. If they come out victorious on Saturday, Berger's fingerprints will be all over it. Her unyielding dedication to her craft and unwavering confidence have made her the go-to goalkeeper for Gotham FC. Despite being 35 years old, Berger still plays like she's in her prime – delivering highlight-reel saves and making life easier for her teammates.
Berger is also celebrated by her fans and teammates with printed out memes, tweets and silly photos of other players hanging in their "bat cave" facility at the Gotham FC headquarters.
While no one can deny Berger's exceptional skills on the field, there are still moments when her body aches from the relentless training regimen. Nevertheless, these minor pains do not hinder Berger's performance on the pitch. As she prepares to face off against Washington Spirit this Saturday, it will be intriguing to see if Berger’s determination and unwavering dedication can lead Gotham FC to victory.
San Jose, California - Ann-Katrin Berger, the 35-year-old goalkeeper for Gotham FC, jokes that her body aches after grueling season, but once she steps onto the pitch, it all fades away. The aches and pains disappear as she starts to play, displaying the same level of determination that has made her one of the best goalkeepers in the league.
Berger attributes her readiness for each match to sheer mental toughness. “Normally, [it] just switches off,” she told The Post. “There’s a readiness, and it’s like 100 percent. And I’m just telling myself there’s no tiredness, no complaints of anything.” Berger's unwavering confidence in herself and her abilities have made her one of the most reliable goalkeepers in the league.
Her teammates can't help but sing her praises. “Every time you think you’ve seen the best save ever, she has one at training or one at a game that really just [tops the previous one],” teammate Mandy Freeman said. Berger is always striving to be better and is hard on herself, which drives her to work harder every day.
Berger does not keep track of her personal best saves but her teammates have plenty of stories about their favorite saves made by her. In last weekend's semifinals win against the Pride, Berger blocked Oihane Hernández's header in a crucial moment that saved the game for Gotham FC. Freeman was particularly relieved after her foul led to the free kick that set up Hernández.
Freeman also mentioned a more recent save made by Berger on Current forward Ally Sentnor's strike in the quarterfinals. “Ally hit an absolute banger,” Sonnett said. “I’m not sure if Ann saw it the whole way… I’m really impressed with her [and] her reaction.” Even in a tough match against France, Berger's incredible full-arm extension saved a potential own goal by her teammate.
Berger is undoubtedly Gotham FC’s best insurance policy against their imposing Washington attack. If they come out victorious on Saturday, Berger's fingerprints will be all over it. Her unyielding dedication to her craft and unwavering confidence have made her the go-to goalkeeper for Gotham FC. Despite being 35 years old, Berger still plays like she's in her prime – delivering highlight-reel saves and making life easier for her teammates.
Berger is also celebrated by her fans and teammates with printed out memes, tweets and silly photos of other players hanging in their "bat cave" facility at the Gotham FC headquarters.
While no one can deny Berger's exceptional skills on the field, there are still moments when her body aches from the relentless training regimen. Nevertheless, these minor pains do not hinder Berger's performance on the pitch. As she prepares to face off against Washington Spirit this Saturday, it will be intriguing to see if Berger’s determination and unwavering dedication can lead Gotham FC to victory.
she's still saving lives (or in this case, goals) at 35 like it's nobody's business 
her teammates are right, she's on another level and it's not just because of her sick saves (although those don't hurt 
). seriously though, mental toughness is key and ann-katrin has that in spades. I'm curious to see how she'll perform against washington spirit this saturday, but one thing's for sure - the memes are already being made 
I mean, 35 and still playing like a pro? That's amazing! 
I love how they're always hyping each other up, it's such a positive vibe 
The memes and tweets are just the cherry on top 
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her mental toughness and confidence are everything in that sport - teams need goalkeepers who can stay calm under pressure and trust themselves, and Ann-Katrin's got it down pat 
. I mean, we've all heard about the importance of physical training, but it's interesting to see how Ann-Katrin Berger attributes her readiness for each match to her mental state 
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. It's not easy being 35 and still performing at a high level, especially in a demanding sport like soccer 
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! I mean, 35 years old and still playing like she's in her prime? That's some next-level stuff right there 
. That full-arm extension save against France? Iconic 
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. But at least she knows how to power through it 
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. Can't wait to see what Berger has in store for them!
especially when you're crushing it like she is on the pitch! 35 and still making highlight-reel saves? that's the GOAT in my book 
her confidence on the pitch is honestly inspiring, you know? like she's not even worried about her body aching after training - it's all about getting that W 
and from what i've seen, she always delivers. but at the same time, it's kinda impressive how much physical toll it takes on her body, like she has to be so mentally tough just to get through games without feeling anything 
️ she's like a superhero on the pitch! Her confidence in herself is so inspiring, and it's no wonder her teammates love playing with her 
. She's always pushing herself to be better, even when she's feelin' beat up from all that trainin' 
. And those saves? Forget about it! 
. It's not just about physical talent, it's about having the right mindset and staying focused under pressure. I mean, can you imagine being on the pitch with your body aching from training, but still managing to make game-changing saves? 
. And you're right, she's still one of the best in the league at 35, which is just incredible 
her mental toughness is insane, she just switches off when she's on the pitch 
and her teammates are all obsessed with her 
- no wonder her teammates are super grateful for her! 
35 and still playing like she's 25, that's some next level dedication 
! Still, gotta respect her dedication 
. Can't wait to see how she does on Saturday 
. And it's awesome that her teammates and fans are so supportive of her, even going to the extent of making funny memes and silly photos 
It's clear that Berger is a team player 
The fact that she can switch off from her body aches on the pitch is just incredible 
that protects her from fatigue and distractions. And it's awesome to see her team rallying behind her, singing her praises and celebrating her wins 
! Will Berger lead them to victory? 
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The memes and silly photos of other players hanging in their "bat cave" are just the icing on the cake - we need more of that positivity and team spirit!
. I'll stick to my old-school ways, thank you very much 
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