Boxx is 34 years old. She has been a presence for the USA for awhile and was a little sluggish and banged up after the first match of the women’s World Cup. The US have clinched to the next round and are looking to at least tie Sweedon and avoid Germany (favorite to win) in the first round.

Be sure to catch Boxx and the USA at 2:30 pm (eastern time) on ESPN!

Former Notre Dame player Shannon Boxx will play for USA in 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup. Image from und.com

The 2011 FIFA Women’s World Cup is underway and the U.S. women look to win it all. It will be tough (Germany is favored) because there is home-field advantage for the Germans due to it being in Germany. Shannon Boxx, the starting midfielder for the USA, will be key for the side. Where did she play her college soccer? None other than Notre Dame.

Shannon played for the Irish from 1995-1998. She had a remarkable career at Notre Dame. Scoring 7 goals and 10 assists in her freshman year, Boxx lead the Irish to their first ever NCAA National Title for women’s soccer. From softmore year through her senior year, she scored a total of 32 goals and 47 assist. Boxx is tied for the most games as an Irish with 101 and was named to the All-Big East team in 1995, 1996, and 1997. She was an overall powerhouse in the middle of the field.

Look for Shannon as the USA faces off against North Korea on June 28th at 11:5 on ESPN. Go USA!