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| name = Becky Sauerbrunn
| image = Becky Sauerbrunn (49628077113) (cropped).jpg
| image_size = 200
| caption = Sauerbrunn with the [[United States women's national soccer team|United States Women's National Team]] in 2020
| fullname = Rebecca Elizabeth Sauerbrunn<ref>{{cite web |url=https://fdp.fifa.org/assetspublic/ce5/pdf/SquadLists-English.pdf |title=Women's Olympic Football Tournament Tokyo 2020: Squad list, USA |work=[[FIFA]] |page=11 |date=July 7, 2021 |access-date=July 7, 2021}}</ref>
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1985|6|6}}
| birth_place = [[St. Louis, Missouri]]
| height = 5 ft 7 in
| position = [[Center back]]
| currentclub = [[Portland Thorns FC|Portland Thorns]]
| clubnumber = 4
| youthyears1 =
| youthclubs1 = [[J.B. Marine S.C.|Jefferson Barracks Marine]]
| collegeyears1 = 2003–2007
| college1 = [[Virginia Cavaliers women's soccer|Virginia Cavaliers]]
| collegecaps1 = 90
| collegegoals1 = 2
| years1 = 2005
| clubs1 = [[Boston Renegades]]
| caps1 = 11
| goals1 = 1
| years2 = 2006–2007
| clubs2 = [[Richmond Kickers Destiny]]
| caps2 = 24
| goals2 = 3
| years3 = 2008–2010
| clubs3 = [[Washington Freedom]]
| caps3 = 50
| goals3 = 1
| years4 = 2009
| clubs4 = → [[Røa IL]] (loan)
| caps4 = 5
| goals4 = 1
| years5 = 2011
| clubs5 = [[magicJack (WPS)|magicJack]]
| caps5 = 13
| goals5 = 0
| years6 = 2012
| clubs6 = [[D.C. United Women|D.C. United]]
| caps6 = 4
| goals6 = 1
| years7 = 2013–2017
| clubs7 = [[FC Kansas City]]
| caps7 = 93
| goals7 = 3
| years8 = 2018–2019
| clubs8 = [[Utah Royals FC|Utah Royals]]
| caps8 = 30
| goals8 = 1
| years9 = 2020–
| clubs9 = [[Portland Thorns FC|Portland Thorns]]
| caps9 = 33 <!--REGULAR SEASON APPEARANCES & GOALS ONLY-->
| goals9 = 1 <!--REGULAR SEASON APPEARANCES & GOALS ONLY-->
| nationalyears1 = 2000–2002
| nationalteam1 = United States U-16
| nationalcaps1 =
| nationalgoals1 =
| nationalyears2 = 2003–2004
| nationalteam2 = [[United States women's national under-20 soccer team|United States U-19]]
| nationalcaps2 =
| nationalgoals2 =
| nationalyears3 = 2005–2009
| nationalteam3 = [[United States women's national under-23 soccer team|United States U-23]]
| nationalcaps3 =
| nationalgoals3 =
| nationalyears4 = 2008–
| nationalteam4 = [[United States women's national soccer team|United States]]
| nationalcaps4 = 219
| nationalgoals4 = 0
| medaltemplates-expand =
| medaltemplates =
{{Medal|Sport|Women's [[Association football|soccer]]}}
{{Medal|Country|the {{USA}}}}
{{Medal|Competition|[[CONCACAF W Gold Cup]]}}
{{Medal|W|[[2024 CONCACAF W Gold Cup|2024 United States]]|}}
{{Medal|Competition | [[FIFA Women's World Cup]] }}
{{Medal|Gold | [[2015 FIFA Women's World Cup|2015 Canada]] | Team }}
{{Medal|Gold| [[2019 FIFA Women's World Cup|2019 France]]| Team }}
{{Medal|Silver | [[2011 FIFA Women's World Cup|2011 Germany]] | Team }}
{{Medal|Competition | [[Football at the Summer Olympics|Olympic Games]] }}
{{Medal|Gold | [[2012 Summer Olympics|2012 London]] | [[Football at the 2012 Summer Olympics – Women's tournament|Team]] }}
{{Medal|Bronze| [[2020 Summer Olympics|2020 Tokyo]] | [[Football at the 2020 Summer Olympics – Women's tournament|Team]] }}
| club-update = October 29, 2022
| nationalteam-update = February 26, 2024
}}
'''Rebecca Elizabeth Sauerbrunn''' (born June 6, 1985) is an American professional [[soccer]] player for [[Portland Thorns FC]] of the [[National Women's Soccer League]] (NWSL), the highest division of women's professional soccer in the United States. Since 2021, Sauerbrunn is the captain of the [[United States women's national soccer team]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Kassouf |first1=Jeff |title=Becky Sauerbrunn named USWNT captain, again |url=https://equalizersoccer.com/2021/01/17/becky-sauerbrunn-named-uswnt-captain-again-vlatko-andonovski/ |access-date=January 18, 2021 |publisher=The Equalizer |date=January 17, 2021}}</ref> She previously captained [[Utah Royals FC]] and, from 2016 to 2018, co-captained the national team with [[Carli Lloyd]].<ref name="captain" /><ref>{{cite news |last1=Kassouf |first1=Jeff |title=USWNT notebook: Scheduling, captains and other updates from World Cup qualifying camp |url=https://equalizersoccer.com/2018/10/03/uswnt-notebook-captains-europe-january-camp-world-cup-qualifying/ |access-date=October 4, 2018 |publisher=The Equalizer |date=October 3, 2018}}</ref>
Sauerbrunn played collegiate soccer with the [[Virginia Cavaliers women's soccer|Virginia Cavaliers]] from 2003 to 2007. She has previously played professional soccer for [[Utah Royals FC]], [[FC Kansas City]], [[Washington Freedom]], [[Røa IL]], [[MagicJack (WPS)|magicJack]], and [[D.C. United Women|D.C. United]]. While with FC Kansas City, she won two NWSL Championships.
Sauerbrunn won gold with the national team at the [[Football at the 2012 Summer Olympics – Women's tournament|2012 London Summer Olympics]], [[2015 FIFA Women's World Cup]], and [[2019 FIFA Women's World Cup]] and she played for the team at the [[2011 FIFA Women's World Cup]] where the U.S. finished in second place. She made one appearance during the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup, playing during the semifinal match, a 3–1 win against [[France women's national football team|France]]. She was a starting player for the United States at the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup, playing every minute of all seven matches for the team.
==Early life==
Born to Jane and Scott Sauerbrunn in [[St. Louis|St. Louis, Missouri]], Becky was raised with two older brothers, Grant and Adam.<ref name="UVbio">{{cite web |url=http://www.virginiasports.com/sports/w-soccer/mtt/sauerbrunn_becky00.html |title=Beck Sauerbrunn Bio |date=April 24, 2013 |website=University of Virginia – Official Athletics Website |publisher=University of Virginia |access-date=July 18, 2016 |archive-date=March 4, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304000723/http://www.virginiasports.com/sports/w-soccer/mtt/sauerbrunn_becky00.html |url-status=dead}}</ref> Growing up, her brothers motivated her to step up for herself and become physically and mentally tough.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/players/2014/03/15/05/06/becky-sauerbrunn#tab-1 |title=Becky Sauerbrunn |date=April 9, 2014 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 18, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160707091728/http://www.ussoccer.com/players/2014/03/15/05/06/becky-sauerbrunn#tab-1 |archive-date=July 7, 2016 |url-status=dead}}</ref>
Sauerbrunn played with the JB Marine Soccer Club beginning at age 12.<ref name=":1" /> She helped the team win the Missouri State Cup four times as well as a Midwest Regional Championship in 2000.<ref name="UVbio" /><ref name=":0" />
Sauerbrunn attended [[Ladue High School]], where she was a four-year letter winner in soccer, volleyball, and basketball, where she was a three-year starter at [[point guard]].<ref>{{cite interview |url=https://highposthoops.com/2019/06/11/before-becky-sauerbrunn-was-a-world-cup-soccer-champion-high-school-basketball-standout/ |title=Before Becky Sauerbrunn was a World Cup soccer champion, she was a high school basketball standout |date=June 11, 2019 |access-date=April 21, 2023 |work=High Post Hoops |interviewer=Jenn Hatfield |first=Derrick |last=Wallace |quote=She was a four-year varsity player and a three-year starter at point guard for Ladue, which had a combined 76-27 record in her four seasons. ... She was a point guard, so she was literally the coach on the floor.}}</ref> She was named soccer team captain playing as a sweeper and central midfielder. During her senior season, she scored 21 goals and made 19 assists. She was named 2003 Missouri Gatorade Player of the Year, 2002 and 2003 Parade All-American, 2001 NSCAA Youth All-American, and 2002 NSCAA Adidas (U-17) All-American.<ref name="UVbio" /><ref name=":1">{{cite web |url=http://www.laduenews.com/diversions/sports/q-a-with-becky-sauerbrunn/article_2118a6bc-00d5-11e1-8d77-001a4bcf6878.html?mode=story |title=Q&A with Becky Sauerbrunn |last=Watson |first=Lisa |date=October 27, 2011 |website=Ladue News |access-date=July 18, 2016}}</ref>
===University of Virginia, 2003–2007===
Sauerbrunn attended the [[University of Virginia]] and was a member of the [[Virginia Cavaliers]] women's soccer team from 2003 to 2007.
In her freshman season in 2003, Sauerbrunn played in every game for the Cavaliers, starting all 21 of her appearances.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.virginiasports.com/sports/w-soccer/stats/2003-2004/071404aaa.html |title=2003 Statistics |date=July 14, 2004 |website=University of Virginia – Official Athletics Website |publisher=University of Virginia |access-date=July 21, 2016}}</ref> In her 1,970 minutes played, she made two assists.<ref name="UVbio" /> Her first career assist came during a match against Wake Forest on October 11.<ref name="UVbio" /><ref name=":5">{{Cite web |url=http://www.virginiasports.com/sports/w-soccer/spec-rel/all-time-results.html#2000s |title=All-Time Results |website=University of Virginia – Official Athletics Website |publisher=University of Virginia |access-date=July 21, 2016}}</ref> In the first round of the 2003 NCAA Women's Soccer Tournament, Virginia faced William & Mary on November 14. Virginia won the match in penalty kicks and advanced to the second round. In the second round, Virginia faced Villanova on November 16 and lost the match in penalty kicks, halting their advancement in the tournament.<ref name=":5" /> Following the 2003 season, Sauerbrunn received NSCAA All-Region honors, NSCAA All-American First Team honors, All-ACC Second Team honors, and ACC All-Freshman Team honors.<ref name=":6">{{Cite web |url=http://www.virginiasports.com/sports/w-soccer/spec-rel/national-honors.html |title=All-Time Results |website=University of Virginia – Official Athletics Website |publisher=University of Virginia |access-date=July 21, 2016}}</ref><ref name=":7">{{Cite web |url=http://www.virginiasports.com/sports/w-soccer/spec-rel/acc-honors.html |title=ACC Honors and Award Winners |website=University of Virginia – Official Athletics Website |publisher=University of Virginia |access-date=July 21, 2016}}</ref> She was also named ACC Freshman of the Year for 2003.<ref name=":7" />
Sauerbrunn missed the entire 2004 season due to national team obligations at the 2004 FIFA U-20 Women's World Championships in Thailand.<ref name="UVbio" />
In the 2005 season, Sauerbrunn played in every game for the Cavaliers, starting all 25 of her appearances.<ref name=":8">{{Cite web |url=http://www.virginiasports.com/sports/w-soccer/stats/2005-2006/05-va-w-soccer-cumulativestats.html |title=2005 Women's Soccer Statistics |date=November 27, 2005 |website=University of Virginia – Official Athletics Website |access-date=July 21, 2016 |archive-date=September 23, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170923103541/http://www.virginiasports.com/sports/w-soccer/stats/2005-2006/05-va-w-soccer-cumulativestats.html |url-status=dead}}</ref> She scored her first career goal with the Cavaliers on September 16 against St. Bonaventure. Virginia went on to win the match 7–1.<ref name="UVbio" /><ref name=":5" /> In her 2,289 minutes played, she made one goal and two assists.<ref name=":8" /> In the first round of the 2005 NCAA Women's Soccer Tournament, Virginia faced Liberty on November 11. Virginia won the match 4–0 and advanced to the second round. In the second round, Virginia faced Tennessee on November 13. Virginia won the match 3–0 and advanced to the third round. Virginia faced CS Fullerton in the third round and won the game 2–1. In the quarterfinals, Virginia was defeated by UCLA on November 25.<ref name=":5" /> Following the 2005 season, Sauerbrunn received NSCAA All-Region honors and All-ACC Second Team honors.<ref name=":6" /><ref name=":7" /> She was also named to the ACC All-Academic Team.<ref name=":7" />
In the 2006 season, Sauerbrunn played in every game for the Cavaliers, starting all 21 of her appearances.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.virginiasports.com/sports/w-soccer/stats/2006-2007/teamcume.html |title=Virginia Overall Team Statistics (as of Nov 12, 2006) |date=November 12, 2006 |website=University of Virginia – Official Athletics Website |publisher=University of Virginia |access-date=July 21, 2016}}</ref> In the 2006 NCAA Women's Soccer Tournament, Sauerbrunn helped Virginia make it to the third round, where they lost to Texas A&M on November 17.<ref name=":5" /> Following the 2006 season, Sauerbrunn received NSCAA All-Region honors, All-ACC First Team honors, and NSCAA All-American Second Team Honors.<ref name=":6" /><ref name=":7" /> She was also named to the ACC All-Academic Team.<ref name=":7" />
In the 2007 season, Sauerbrunn played in every game for the Cavaliers, starting all 23 of her appearances. In her 2,232 minutes played, she made one goal and three assists.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.virginiasports.com/sports/w-soccer/stats/2007-2008/teamcume.html |title=Virginia Overall Team Statistics (as of Nov 24, 2007) |date=November 24, 2007 |website=University of Virginia – Official Athletics Website |publisher=University of Virginia |access-date=July 21, 2016 |archive-date=August 19, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160819054200/http://www.virginiasports.com/sports/w-soccer/stats/2007-2008/teamcume.html |url-status=dead}}</ref> In the 2007 NCAA Women's Soccer Tournament, Sauerbrunn helped Virginia make it to the third round, where they lost to UCLA in overtime on November 23.<ref name=":5" /> Following the 2007 season, Sauerbrunn received NSCAA All-Region honors, NSCAA All-American First Team Honors, and All-ACC First Team honors. She made the Academic All-American team, the ACC All-Tournament Team, and the ACC All-Academic Team. She was named NSCAA Scholar-Athlete of the Year and ACC Player of the Year.<ref name=":6" /><ref name=":7" />
==Club career==
=== Boston Renegades, 2005 ===
Sauerbrunn played for the [[Boston Renegades]] in the [[USL W-League (1995–2015)|W-League]] in 2005.<ref name=":0" /> The W-League was often used by college players as a summer playing option because of its status as an open league, allowing college players to maintain eligibility.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://equalizersoccer.com/2015/11/06/usl-w-league-folds-21-seasons/ |title=USL W-League, once top flight, folds after 21 seasons |last=Kassouf |first=Jeff |date=November 6, 2015 |website=The Equalizer |access-date=July 19, 2016}}</ref> She made her first appearance for the team on May 20, 2005, against the Long Island Riders.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/13/39/u-s-soccer-wire-may-23-2005 |title=U.S. Soccer Wire: May 23, 2005 |date=May 23, 2005 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 23, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2005/05/21/united-states/w-league/long-island-rough-riders/boston-renegades/326344/ |title=Long Island Rough Riders vs. Boston Renegades – 21 May 2005 – Soccerway |website=Soccer Way |access-date=July 23, 2016}}</ref>
=== Richmond Kickers Destiny, 2006–2007 ===
Sauerbrunn played for the [[Richmond Kickers|Richmond Kickers Destiny]] in the W-League for the 2006 and 2007 seasons.<ref name=":0" /> In her two seasons with the team, Sauerbrunn made 24 appearances, playing 2,137 minutes. Although she was mainly a defensive player, she also scored three goals in her time with the team.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |url=http://www.richmondkickers.com/wleague/282662.html |title=Former Destiny Defender Drafted |date=October 6, 2008 |website=Richmond Kickers |access-date=July 19, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160918070112/http://www.richmondkickers.com/wleague/282662.html |archive-date=September 18, 2016 |url-status=dead}}</ref>
=== Washington Freedom, 2008–2009 ===
Sauerbrunn played for the [[Washington Freedom]] in the W-League for the 2008 season.<ref name=":0" />
The Washington Freedom joined the newly formed [[Women's Professional Soccer]] league for the 2009 season. On October 6, 2008, Sauerbrunn was picked third overall in the first round of the [[2008 WPS General Draft]], which assigned the WPS rights of international and domestic players to the teams in the WPS for the 2009 season.<ref name=":2" /><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.womensprosoccer.com/newsitem_ektid5502.aspx |title=WPS General Draft Results |date=October 6, 2008 |website=Women's Professional Soccer 2009 |publisher=Women's Soccer |access-date=July 19, 2016 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081009032407/http://www.womensprosoccer.com/newsitem_ektid5502.aspx |archive-date=October 9, 2008}}</ref> Sauerbrunn made her first appearance for the team on March 29, 2009, in a match against the [[Los Angeles Sol]].<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |url=http://www.soccerpunter.com/players/75999-Becky-Sauerbrunn |title=Becky Sauerbrunn |website=Soccer Punter |access-date=July 19, 2016}}</ref> She started all 20 games for the Freedom in the regular season and in the team's one playoff match.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":3" /> She made one goal during the season in the 54th minute of the match against the [[Chicago Red Stars]] on April 11.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.soccerpunter.com/soccer-statistics/USA/WPS-2009/match/742467_Washington_Freedom_vs_Chicago_Red_Stars |title=Washington Freedom vs Chicago Red Stars Match Statistics – USA WPS |website=Soccer Punter |access-date=July 19, 2016}}</ref>
=== Røa IL, 2009 ===
Following the 2009 season with the Washington Freedom, Sauerbrunn played for [[Røa IL]] for three months in Norway in [[Toppserien]], the top level professional league for women in Norway.<ref name=":0" /> She made her first appearance for the team on September 26, 2009, in a match against [[Kattem IL]], where she played all 90 minutes and scored a goal in the 13th minute.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.soccerpunter.com/soccer-statistics/Norway/Toppserien-2009/match/736951_R%C3%B8a_IL_vs_Kattem_IL |title=Røa vs Kattem Match Statistics – Norway Toppserien |website=Soccer Punter |access-date=July 19, 2016}}</ref> She made five appearances for Røa IL in the domestic league. Røa were confirmed as league champions on the last day of the season after drawing 0–0 with [[Stabæk Fotball Kvinner|Stabæk]] on October 31,<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.nrk.no/sport/fotball/roa-mester-for-tredje-gang-pa-rad-1.6843987 |title=Røa mester for tredje gang på rad |last=Lote |first=Arve |date=October 31, 2009 |website=NRK |language=no |access-date=July 19, 2016}}</ref> a match in which Sauerbrunn started.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.soccerpunter.com/soccer-statistics/Norway/Toppserien-2009/match/736975_R%C3%B8a_IL_vs_Stab%C3%A6k_Fotball |title=Røa vs Stabæk Match Statistics – Norway Toppserien |website=Soccer Punter |access-date=July 19, 2016}}</ref> She then went on to play in two rounds of [[UEFA Women's Champions League]] against [[Everton F.C.|Everton]] and [[Zvezda 2005 Perm]], helping Røa advance to the quarterfinals.<ref name=":0" />
=== Washington Freedom, 2010 ===
Sauerbrunn returned to the Freedom for the 2010 WPS season. She played in all 24 games of the regular season for the Freedom.<ref name=":3" /> At the end of the regular season, the Freedom ranked fourth in the league and advanced to the playoffs.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.soccerpunter.com/soccer-statistics/USA/WPS-2010/team_info_overall/8092_Washington_Freedom |title=Washington Freedom Soccer Statistics and Results in WPS 2010 |website=Soccer Punter |access-date=July 19, 2016}}</ref> The Freedom faced the Philadelphia Independence in the first round of the playoffs on September 19. Sauerbrunn started the match and played all 120 minutes, which ended in a 1–0 defeat for the Freedom.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.soccerpunter.com/soccer-statistics/USA/WPS-2010/match |title=Philadelphia Indep. vs Washington Freedom Match Statistics – USA WPS |website=Soccer Punter |access-date=July 19, 2016}}</ref>
[[File:Becky Sauerbrunn (cropped).jpg|thumb|405x405px|Sauerbrunn with [[MagicJack (WPS)|magicJack]] during a match against the [[Boston Breakers]] on August 6, 2011]]
=== magicJack, 2011 ===
On December 2, 2010, Dan Borislow bought the Washington Freedom, changed its name to [[MagicJack (WPS)|magicJack]] and relocated the team to [[Boca Raton, Florida]], for the 2011 season.<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |url=http://espn.go.com/espnw/news-commentary/article/7443329/timeline-dan-borislow-dealings-wps |title=Dan Borislow's dealings with WPS |last=Dure |first=Beau |date=January 10, 2012 |website=ESPNW |access-date=July 19, 2016}}</ref> Sauerbrunn remained with the team after the change and made a start in the team's first appearance under the new name on April 23, 2011, against the Boston Breakers, a 1–0 win.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.soccerpunter.com/soccer-statistics/USA/WPS-2011/match/1085256_Washington_Freedom_vs_Boston_Breakers |title=Washington Freedom vs Boston Breakers Match Statistics – USA WPS |website=Soccer Punter |access-date=July 19, 2016}}</ref> She made 13 total appearances for the team in the regular season.<ref name=":0" /> magicJack ended the season ranked third in the league and advanced to the playoffs.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.soccerpunter.com/soccer-statistics/USA/WPS-2011/team_info_overall/8092_Washington_Freedom |title=Washington Freedom Soccer Statistics and Results in WPS 2011 |website=Soccer Punter |access-date=July 19, 2016}}</ref> On August 17, Sauerbrunn appeared in magicJack's match against the Boston Breakers in the first round of the playoffs. magicJack won 3–1 and they advanced to the semifinals. Sauerbrunn started in the semifinal match against Philadelphia Independence, a 2–0 defeat for magicJack.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":3" />
On October 25, 2011, the WPS Board of Governors voted to terminate the magicJack franchise,<ref name=":4" /> accusing Borislow of violations ranging from "unprofessional and disparaging treatment of his players to failure to pay his bills."<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.socceramerica.com/article/59576/wps-owner-borislow-dies-of-heart-attack.html |title=WPS owner Borislow dies of heart attack |date=July 25, 2014 |website=Soccer America Daily |publisher=Soccer America |access-date=July 19, 2016}}</ref> All players were released and became free agents on November 9, 2011.<ref name=":4" />
=== Sky Blue FC, 2012 ===
Sauerbrunn signed with [[Sky Blue FC]] for the 2012 season. However, on January 30, 2012, the WPS Board of Governors voted to suspend the 2012 season because of an ongoing legal dispute with Borislow following the termination of magicJack.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://espn.go.com/espnw/news-commentary/article/7519539/women-professional-soccer-suspends-2012-season-amid-legal-dispute |title=WPS suspends 2012 season |date=January 30, 2012 |website=ESPNW |access-date=July 19, 2016 |agency=Associated Press}}</ref> The league officially folded in May of the same year.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.insidemnsoccer.com/2012/05/20/wps-folds-3-year-stint-lots-problems/ |title=WPS Folds After 3 Year Stint and Lots of Problems |last=Quarstad |first=Brian |date=May 20, 2012 |website=IMSoccer News |access-date=July 19, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160818050809/http://www.insidemnsoccer.com/2012/05/20/wps-folds-3-year-stint-lots-problems/ |archive-date=August 18, 2016 |url-status=dead}}</ref>
=== D.C. United Women, 2012 ===
In March 2012, following the suspension of the 2012 WPS season, Sauerbrunn signed with [[D.C. United Women]] in the W-League for the 2012 season.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.soccerwire.com/news/pro/u-s-womens-national-team-player-becky-sauerbrunn-signs-for-dc-united-women/ |title=U.S. Women's National Team player Becky Sauerbrunn signs for D.C. United Women |date=April 16, 2012 |website=Soccer Wire |access-date=July 19, 2016 |archive-date=December 24, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161224194924/http://www.soccerwire.com/news/pro/u-s-womens-national-team-player-becky-sauerbrunn-signs-for-dc-united-women/ |url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.blackandredunited.com/2012/3/3/2841567/uswnts-becky-sauerbrunn-considering-playing-for-d-c-united-women |title=USWNT's Becky Sauerbrunn considering playing for D.C. United Women |last=Bromley |first=Ben |date=March 3, 2012 |website=SB Nation |publisher=Vox Media |access-date=July 19, 2016}}</ref> She helped the team finish first place in the Eastern Conference but was unable to appear in any playoff matches due to her national team obligations at the [[2012 Summer Olympics]] in [[London]].<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/becky-sauerbrunn-us-women-hope-olympic-success-spurs-renewed-interest-in-pro-league/2012/07/11/gJQACZfxdW_story.html |title=Becky Sauerbrunn, U.S. women hope Olympic success spurs renewed interest in pro league |last=Breen |first=Matt |date=July 14, 2012 |newspaper=Washington Post |access-date=November 30, 2012}}</ref>
=== FC Kansas City, 2013–2017 ===
A new professional league, the [[National Women's Soccer League]], was announced in November 2012.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://equalizersoccer.com/2012/11/21/eight-teams-to-start-new-womens-pro-soccer-league-in-2013/ |title=Eight teams to start new women's pro soccer league in 2013 |last=Lauletta |first=Dan |date=November 21, 2012 |website=The Equalizer |access-date=July 19, 2016}}</ref> On January 11, 2013, Sauerbrunn was allocated to [[FC Kansas City]] via the [[NWSL Player Allocation]], which distributed national team players from the United States, Canada, and Mexico to teams in the NWSL. She was one of three members of the [[United States women's national soccer team|United States women's national team]] that was allocated to FC Kansas City, along with [[Nicole Barnhart]] and [[Lauren Holiday]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/11/45/nwsl-announces-allocation-of-55-national-team-players-to-eight-clubs |title=NWSL Announces Allocation of 55 National Team Players to Eight Clubs |date=January 11, 2013 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 19, 2016}}</ref>
For the 2013 season, Sauerbrunn as named co-captain along with Holiday.<ref name=":9">{{Cite web |url=http://www.fckansascity.com/roster/becky-sauerbrunn/ |title=Becky Sauerbrunn |website=FC Kansas City |access-date=July 21, 2016}}</ref> Sauerbrunn made her first appearance in the team's season opener against the [[Portland Thorns FC|Portland Thorns]] on April 14, 2013.<ref name=":3" /> She went on to make a total of 19 appearances for the team in the regular season in 2013, starting all 19. She helped Kansas City finish second in the league behind the [[Western New York Flash]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://ussoccer.app.box.com/v/2013-nwsl-final-stats |title=2013 Final Regular Season NWSL Statistics |date=August 19, 2013 |website=U.S. Soccer |publisher=National Women's Soccer League |access-date=July 19, 2016}}{{dead link|date=July 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> On August 24, Sauerbrunn played all 120 minutes of the semifinal match against the Portland Thorns, which ended in a 3–2 defeat for Kansas City in overtime.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.timbers.com/post/2013/08/24/nwsl-semifinal-recap-portland-thorns-fc-3-fc-kansas-city-2-ot |title=NWSL Semifinal Recap {{!}} Portland Thorns FC 3, FC Kansas City 2 (OT)|date=August 24, 2013|website=MLS|access-date=July 19, 2016}}</ref> Sauerbrunn was awarded Defender of the Year for the 2013 season.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://nwslsoccer.com/news-2/jul---sep-2013/nwsl-defender-of-the-year--becky-sauerbrunn |title=NWSL Defender of the Year: Becky Sauerbrunn |date=August 22, 2013 |website=National Women's Soccer League |access-date=July 19, 2016 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160917200225/http://nwslsoccer.com/news-2/jul---sep-2013/nwsl-defender-of-the-year--becky-sauerbrunn |archive-date=September 17, 2016}}</ref> She was also named to the 2013 NWSL Best XI.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://nwslsoccer.com/news-2/apr---jun-2014/nwsl-award-winners |title=NWSL Award Winners |website=National Women's Soccer League |access-date=July 21, 2016 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160917191636/http://nwslsoccer.com/news-2/apr---jun-2014/nwsl-award-winners |archive-date=September 17, 2016}}</ref>
In the 2014 season, she once again served as co-captain with Holiday.<ref name=":9" /> Sauerbrunn started all 22 of her appearances in the regular season, playing a total of 1935 minutes and made one goal.<ref name=":10">{{Cite web |url=https://ussoccer.app.box.com/v/2014-nwsl-final-stats |title=2014 Final Regular Season NWSL Statistics |date=August 22, 2014 |website=U.S. Soccer |publisher=National Women's Soccer League |access-date=July 21, 2016}}{{dead link|date=July 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> She scored the first goal in her career with the NWSL on July 30 against the Washington Spirit.<ref name=":11">{{Cite web |url=http://www.fckansascity.com/2014/08/26/becky-sauerbrunn-named-2014-nwsl-defender-year/ |title=Becky Sauerbrunn named 2014 NWSL Defender of the Year |date=August 26, 2014 |website=FC Kansas City |access-date=July 21, 2016 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160806161048/http://www.fckansascity.com/2014/08/26/becky-sauerbrunn-named-2014-nwsl-defender-year/ |archive-date=August 6, 2016}}</ref> She helped Kansas City finish second in the league behind [[Seattle Reign FC]].<ref name=":10" /> On August 23, Kansas City faced the Portland Thorns in the semifinals. Sauerbrunn played all 90 minutes of the match, which ended in a 2–0 win for Kansas City.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.soccerpunter.com/soccer-statistics/USA/NWSL-2014/match/1909543_FC_Kansas_City_vs_Portland_Thorns_FC |title=Kansas City vs Portland Thorns Match Statistics – USA NWSL |date=August 23, 2014 |website=Soccer Punter |access-date=July 21, 2016}}</ref> Sauerbrunn then helped Kansas City defeat Seattle Reign in the championship match on August 31.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.soccerpunter.com/soccer-statistics/USA/NWSL-2014/match/1914235_Seattle_Reign_FC_vs_FC_Kansas_City |title=Seattle Reign vs Kansas City Match Statistics – USA NWSL |date=August 31, 2014 |website=Soccer Punter |access-date=July 21, 2016}}</ref> Sauerbrunn was awarded Defender of the Year for the 2014 season.<ref name=":11" /> She was also named to the 2014 NWSL Best XI.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://equalizersoccer.com/2014/08/29/nwsl-best-xi-announced-seattle-kansas-city/ |title=Seattle, Kansas City lead NWSL Best XI selections |date=August 29, 2014 |website=The Equalizer |access-date=July 21, 2016}}</ref>
Sauerbrunn made 11 appearances for FC Kansas City in the 2015 season, missing nine regular season games due to national team obligations at the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/soccer-insider/wp/2015/04/06/nwsl-teams-balance-2015-schedule-and-absences-with-womens-world-cup/ |title=NWSL teams balance 2015 schedule and absences with Women's World Cup |last=Goff |first=Steven |date=April 6, 2015 |website=Soccer Insider |publisher=The Washington Post |access-date=July 21, 2016}}</ref><ref name=":12">{{Cite web |url=https://ussoccer.app.box.com/s/l1z0zv3w41m3vdaezh28kju65dyrjzq3 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180810071352/https://ussoccer.app.box.com/s/l1z0zv3w41m3vdaezh28kju65dyrjzq3 |url-status=dead |archive-date=August 10, 2018 |title=2015 Final Regular Season NWSL Statistics |date=September 10, 2015 |website=U.S. Soccer |publisher=National Women's Soccer League |access-date=July 21, 2016}}</ref> She helped Kansas City finish third in the league and advance to the playoffs.<ref name=":12" /> Sauerbrunn played all 90 minutes of the semifinal match against Chicago Red Stars on September 13, a 3–0 win for Kansas City.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.fckansascity.com/2015/09/13/recap-fc-kansas-city-advances-to-the-2015-nwsl-final-after-defeating-chicago-at-toyota-park/ |title=Recap: FC Kansas City Advances to the 2015 NWSL Final After Defeating Chicago at Toyota Park |date=September 13, 2015 |website=FC Kansas City |access-date=July 21, 2016 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160806172844/http://www.fckansascity.com/2015/09/13/recap-fc-kansas-city-advances-to-the-2015-nwsl-final-after-defeating-chicago-at-toyota-park/ |archive-date=August 6, 2016}}</ref> Sauerbrunn then helped Kansas City defeat Seattle Reign in the championship match on October 1.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://nwslsoccer.com/news-2/oct---dec-2015/fckc-crowned-2015-nwsl-champions-in-1-0-win-over-seattle |title=FCKC Crowned 2015 NWSL Champions in 1–0 Win Over Seattle |date=October 1, 2015 |website=National Women's Soccer League |access-date=July 21, 2016 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160917191713/http://nwslsoccer.com/news-2/oct---dec-2015/fckc-crowned-2015-nwsl-champions-in-1-0-win-over-seattle |archive-date=September 17, 2016}}</ref> Sauerbrunn was awarded Defender of the Year for the 2015 season and became the first player in NWSL history to win a league award three years in a row.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://nwslsoccer.com/news-2/jul---sep-2015/fckc-s-becky-sauerbrunn-voted-defender-of-the-year |title=FCKC'S Becky Sauerbrunn Voted Defender of the Year |date=September 1, 2015 |website=National Women's Soccer League |access-date=July 21, 2016 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160917194841/http://nwslsoccer.com/news-2/jul---sep-2015/fckc-s-becky-sauerbrunn-voted-defender-of-the-year |archive-date=September 17, 2016}}</ref> She was also named to the 2015 NWSL Best XI for the third time.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.fckansascity.com/2015/09/24/national-womens-soccer-league-announces-2015-best-xi/ |title=National Women's Soccer League Announces 2015 Best XI |date=September 25, 2015 |website=FC Kansas City |access-date=July 21, 2016 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160806154846/http://www.fckansascity.com/2015/09/24/national-womens-soccer-league-announces-2015-best-xi/ |archive-date=August 6, 2016}}</ref>
=== Utah Royals FC, 2018–2019 ===
After FCKC ceased operations, her rights were transferred to [[Utah Royals FC|Utah]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.sltrib.com/sports/rsl/2017/12/21/sources-becky-sauerbrunn-becomes-utah-royals-first-commit/ |title=Becky Sauerbrunn becomes Utah Royals' first commit |publisher=Maddie Lee |date=December 21, 2017}}</ref> Sauerbrunn was named to the NWSL Team of the Month for March, April, May and June.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.nwslsoccer.com/videos/2E0A7F03-1896-8448-2A2B-D1CF4C29FBCC |title=May Team of the Month |access-date=July 3, 2018 |date=June 5, 2018}}</ref> She was named to the NWSL Best XI for the sixth consecutive season, and was named a finalist for Defender of the Year.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.nwslsoccer.com/news/article/2018-nwsl-best-xi-and-second-xi-announced |title=2018 NWSL Best XI and Second XI announced |access-date=September 26, 2018 |date=September 20, 2018}}</ref>
=== Portland Thorns FC, 2020– ===
In March 2020, Utah Royals FC officially traded Sauerbrunn to [[Portland Thorns FC]] in exchange for defender [[Elizabeth Ball (soccer)|Elizabeth Ball]] and $100,000 in allocation money.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/united-states-usaw/story/4066226/nwsl-uswnt-defender-becky-sauerbrunn-traded-to-portland-thorns |title=NWSL: USWNT defender Becky Sauerbrunn traded to Portland Thorns |date=March 3, 2020}}</ref>
On February 7, 2022, Thorns FC announced that the club had signed Sauerbrunn to a one-year contract.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://justwomenssports.com/reads/nwsl-soccer-portland-thorns-sauerbrunn-deal/ |title=Becky Sauerbrunn signs one-year contract with Portland Thorns |date=February 8, 2022 |access-date=April 7, 2023 |work=Just Women's Sports |first=Emma |last=Hruby}}</ref>
On June 19, 2022, Sauerbrunn scored her first goal for Thorns FC in a 6–0 victory against [[Orlando Pride]].<ref>{{cite news |url=https://prosoccerwire.usatoday.com/2022/06/19/becky-sauerbrunn-goal-uswnt-portland-thorns-nwsl/ |title=Becky Sauerbrunn scored a goal. We repeat: Becky Sauerbrunn scored a goal |date=June 19, 2022 |access-date=April 7, 2023 |agency=Pro Soccer Wire |publisher=[[USA Today]] |first=Jason |last=Anderson}}</ref>
On October 4, 2022, following the release of the [[Yates Report]] regarding the [[2021 NWSL abuse scandal]] and other widespread abuse in the league, Sauerbrunn remarked in a press conference that "every owner and executive and [[U.S. Soccer]] official who has repeatedly failed the players, and failed to protect the players, and have not participated fully in these investigations should be gone". The report had implicated Thorns FC executives [[Gavin Wilkinson]] and [[Mike Golub]], and owner [[Merritt Paulson]], in failing to act on reports of abuse, and stated that the Thorns as an organization had failed to cooperate in the investigation. When asked if her statement included Paulson, Sauerbrunn reiterated that her request included "everyone that has continued to fail the players" and "who have not participated in investigations — all of them."<ref>{{cite news |url=https://onherturf.nbcsports.com/2022/10/04/the-players-are-not-doing-well-becky-sauerbrunn-calls-for-change-following-yates-report/ |title='The players are not doing well': Becky Sauerbrunn calls for change following Yates report |date=October 4, 2022 |access-date=April 7, 2023 |work=On Her Turf |publisher=[[NBC Sports]] |first=Alex |last=Azzi}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=https://apnews.com/article/womens-soccer-sports-united-states-international-f41a3657ad9fcd2d495c0b8db00bfdcd |title=US players 'horrified' by report of abuse in women's soccer |date=October 4, 2022 |access-date=April 7, 2023 |work=[[Associated Press|AP News]] |first=Anne M. |last=Peterson}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=https://prosoccerwire.usatoday.com/2022/10/04/sauerbrunn-demands-nwsl-owners-and-execs-step-aside/ |title=Sauerbrunn says owners and execs who failed players 'need to be gone' |date=October 4, 2022 |access-date=April 7, 2023 |agency=Pro Soccer Wire |publisher=[[USA Today]] |first=Seth |last=Vertelney}}</ref>
The offseason period prior to the [[2023 National Women's Soccer League season]] introduced [[free agency]], and Sauerbrunn's tenure in the league qualified her for unrestricted free agency, which allowed her to sign with any team in the league. Thorns FC announced on September 30, 2022, that the club had signed Sauerbrunn to a one-year contract extension.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.stumptownfooty.com/2022/9/30/23380903/becky-sauerbrunn-re-signs-with-portland-thorns-for-2023-season |title=Becky Sauerbrunn re-signs with Portland Thorns for 2023 season |date=September 30, 2022 |access-date=April 7, 2023 |work=Stumptown Footy |first=Sam |last=Svilar}}</ref>
==International career==
=== Youth national teams ===
In 1999, Sauerbrunn attended the United States U-14 Girl's National Team Identification Camp.<ref name=":0" />
====U-16 national team====
Sauerbrunn represented the United States as a member of the U-16 women's national team from 2000 to 2002. In 2001, Sauerbrunn was on the U-16 national team that competed in the United States Amateur Soccer Festival from July 29 to August 5.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/13/32/youth-national-team-rosters-unveiled-for-2001-u-s-amateur-soccer-festival |title=Youth National Team Rosters Unveiled for 2001 U.S. Amateur Soccer Festival |date=July 23, 2001 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 21, 2016}}</ref> During the festival, Sauerbrunn appeared in a match against an older East Region Team on July 30 that ended in a 0–0 draw and a match against the West Region Team on August 1 that ended in a 5–1 win.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/12/46/u-s-under-16-girls-draw-0-0-with-older-usasa-east-team-at-u-s-amateur-soccer-festival |title=U.S. Under-16 Girls Draw 0–0 With Older USASA East Team at U.S. Amateur Soccer Festival |date=July 30, 2001 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 21, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/12/04/u-s-under-16-girls-hammer-west-region-team-5-1-face-mexicos-under-18-squad-on-friday |title=U.S. Under-16 Girls Hammer West Region Team, 5–1, Face Mexico's Under-18 Squad on Friday |date=August 1, 2001 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 21, 2016}}</ref> On August 3, Sauerbrunn appeared in a match against Mexico's U-18 national team.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/13/41/u-s-under-16-girls-shutout-mexicos-under-18s-3-0-u-s-under-18-men-come-back-to-beat-unam-pumas-2-1 |title=U.S. Under-16 Girls Shutout Mexico's Under-18s 3–0; U.S. Under-18 Men Come Back to Beat UNAM Pumas 2–1 |date=August 3, 2001 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 21, 2016}}</ref> She also appeared in the team's final match in the festival against the USASA National Select Team on August 5, which ended in a 2–2 draw.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/13/39/u-s-under-19-women-draw-0-0-with-mexico-u-16s-tally-89th-minute-goal-to-tie-national-select-2-2 |title=U.S. Under-19 Women Draw 0–0 with Mexico; U-16s Tally 89th Minute Goal to Tie National Select 2–2 |date=August 5, 2001 |website=U.S. Soccer |publisher=United States Soccer Federation |access-date=July 21, 2016}}</ref> In March 2002, Sauerbrunn was on the roster for a series of three matches at the IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/12/46/u-s-soccer-wire-u-s-men-dominate-honduras-4-0-in-seattle-face-ecuador-in-birmingham-on-march-10-live |title=U.S. Soccer Wire: U.S. Men Dominate Honduras 4–0 in Seattle, Face Ecuador in Birmingham on March 10 Live on ABC at 3 P.M. CT |date=March 4, 2002 |website=U.S. Soccer |publisher=United States Soccer Federation |access-date=July 21, 2016}}</ref> She was then named to the roster for a three game series in Houston in July and August.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/16/02/34/u-s-soccer-wire-u-s-women-snap-four-game-losing-streak-vs-norway-with-4-0-win |title=U.S. Soccer Wire: U.S. Women Snap Four-Game Losing Streak vs. Norway with 4–0 Win |date=July 22, 2002 |website=U.S. Soccer |publisher=United States Soccer Federation |access-date=July 21, 2016}}</ref>
====U-19 national team====
In 2003, Sauerbrunn moved up to the U-19 national team and started off the year at the ARCO U.S. Olympic Training Center in San Diego, California, from January 18 to 26.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/11/23/u-s-soccer-wire-china-challenga-awaits-u-s-women-in-four-nations-tournament-this-week |title=U.S. Soccer Wire: China Challenga Awaits U.S. Women in Four Nations Tournament This Week |date=January 21, 2003 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 14, 2016}}</ref> In February, Sauerbrunn was on the roster for a two-game series with the full Mexican women's national team.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/11/24/u-s-soccer-wire-u-s-mens-match-vs-japan-re-confirmed-for-march-29-in-seattle |title=U.S. Soccer Wire: U.S. Men's Match vs. Japan Re-Confirmed for March 29 in Seattle |date=February 24, 2003 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 14, 2016}}</ref> She then joined the team once again for a nine-day training camp at the ARCO Olympic Training Center in April. While there, the team played a match against the San Diego Spirit.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/13/10/u-s-soccer-wire-arena-to-announce-18-man-u-s-mnt-roster-for-may-8-match-vs-mexico-tuesday-at-10-a-m |title=U.S. Soccer Wire: Arena to Announce 18-Man U.S. MNT Roster for May 8 Match vs. Mexico Tuesday at 10 a.m. ET Exclusively on ussoccer.com |date=April 28, 2003 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 14, 2016}}</ref> Sauerbrunn traveled with the U-19 national team to Spring, Texas, for the USYS Cup from May 24 to June 1.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/12/27/u-s-soccer-wire-macmillan-to-miss-remainder-of-wusa-season |title=U.S. Soccer Wire: MacMillan to Miss Remainder of WUSA Season |date=May 19, 2003 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 14, 2016}}</ref> Sauerbunn started in the first match of the tournament against Canada on May 27 in a 6–1 win.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/11/20/u-s-u-19-women-defeat-canada-6-1-on-four-davis-goals |title=U.S. U-19 Women Defeat Canada, 6–1, on Four Davis Goals |date=May 28, 2003 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 14, 2016}}</ref> Following the USYS Cup, Sauerbrunn joined the U-19 national team on a trip to Europe that involved three matches on July 2, July 5, and July 9.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/13/17/u-s-soccer-wire-arena-names-gold-cup-squad |title=U.S. Soccer Wire: Arena Names Gold Cup Squad |date=June 30, 2003 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 21, 2016}}</ref>
The team gathered one last time for the year for a training camp from December 27 to January 2 at the U.S. Soccer's National Training Center at The Home Depot Center in Carson, California. Sauerbrunn was on the 26-player roster for the training camp.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/11/18/u-19-women-prepare-for-2004-with-post-christmas-camp-leones-squad-sets-sights-on-u-19-concacaf-quali |title=U-19 Women Prepare For 2004 With Post-Christmas Camp; Leone's Squad Sets Sights On U-19 CONCACAF Qualifying |date=December 18, 2003 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 15, 2016}}</ref> Shortly after, in 2004, Sauerbrunn joined the team for another training camp from January 23 to February first at The Home Depot Center.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/12/57/youth-national-team-update-jan-12-jan-20 |title=Youth National Team Update: Jan. 12-Jan. 20 |date=January 20, 2004 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 15, 2016}}</ref>
Sauerbrunn was named to the 18-player roster for a two-game series against the full Mexican women's national team on February 18 and 20.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/13/25/youth-national-team-update-feb-2-feb-9-2004 |title=Youth National Team Update: Feb. 2-Feb. 9, 2004 |date=February 9, 2004 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 15, 2016}}</ref> Following the matches, she trained with the U-19 team at The Home Depot Center in Carson, California.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/13/52/u-s-soccer-wire-u-s-women-qualify-for-olympics-depart-for-algarve-this-week-men-to-face-haiti-saturd |title=U.S. Soccer Wire: U.S. Women Qualify for Olympics, Depart for Algarve This Week; Men to Face Haiti Saturday |date=March 8, 2014 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 21, 2016}}</ref>
Sauerbrunn was a member of the U-19 national team that played in the Philips Lighting U-19 Women's Soccer Invitational, their first major domestic tournament, from April 6 to 10.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/12/37/philips-lighting-u-19-womens-soccer-invitational-at-home-depot-center-from-april-6-10 |title=Philips Lighting U-19 Women's Soccer Invitational at Home Depot Center from April 6–10 |date=March 30, 2004 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 15, 2016}}</ref> In the first match of the tournament against Holland on April 6, Sauerbrunn made an appearance and helped the United States win 2–0.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/12/08/u-19-wnt-beats-holland-2-0-in-opening-match-of-philips-lighting-invitational |title=U-19 WNT Beats Holland 2–0 in Opening Match of Philips Lighting Invitational |date=April 7, 2004 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 15, 2016}}</ref> On April 8, Sauerbrunn started in the team's first-ever loss to another U-19 team in the match against Japan.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/15/21/08/u-s-under-19-wnt-fall-to-japan-1-0-in-philips-lighting-invitational |title=U.S. Under-19 WNT Fall to Japan 1–0 in Philips Lighting Invitational |date=April 9, 2004 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 21, 2016}}</ref> She made an appearance during the team's final match against China on April 10. The match was a 4–0 win, giving the United States a second-place finish in the invitational.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/13/18/u-s-u-19-wnt-defeat-china-4-0-to-finish-second-in-philips-lighting-invitational |title=U.S. U-19 WNT Defeat China 4–0 to Finish Second in Philips Lighting Invitational |date=April 11, 2014 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 15, 2016}}</ref>
On April 28, Sauerbrunn was named to the 18-player roster that would represent the United States at the CONCACAF U-19 Women's Qualifying Tournament held in Ottawa, Ontario, and Montreal, Quebec, in Canada. She was co-captain of the team and led the team's defense.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/11/27/krikorian-selects-18-players-to-represent-usa-at-u-19-concacaf-qualifying-tounament |title=Krikorian Selects 18 Players to Represent USA at U-19 CONCACAF Qualifying Tournament |date=April 28, 2004 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 15, 2016}}</ref> Sauerbrunn started in the team's opening match against the Dominican Republic on May 28 for a 14–0 win.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/13/50/u-s-under-19-wnt-dominates-dominican-republic-14-0-in-opening-match-of-concacaf-qualifying |title=U.S. Under-19 WNT Dominates Dominican Republic 14–0 in Opening Match of CONCACAF Qualifying |date=May 28, 2004 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 15, 2016}}</ref> She then started in the game against Trinidad & Tobago on May 30. The United States won the match 11–1, guaranteeing their spot in the semifinals.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/12/45/u-s-u-19-wnt-obtain-semifinal-berth-in-concacaf-qualifying-tournament-with-11-1-win-over-trinidad-to |title=U.S. U-19 WNT Obtain Semifinal Berth in CONCACAF Qualifying Tournament With 11–1 Win Over Trinidad & Tobago |date=May 31, 2004 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 15, 2016}}</ref> She appeared once again on June 1 during the team's final group match against Costa Rica, which ended in a 0–0 draw.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/13/24/u-s-u-19-wnt-draw-with-costa-rica-0-0-play-mexico-in-semifinals-to-qualify-for-fifa-world-championsh |title=U.S. U-19 WNT Draw With Costa Rica 0–0, Play Mexico in Semifinals to Qualify For FIFA World Championship |date=June 1, 2004 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 15, 2016}}</ref> In the semifinal match against Mexico on June 4, Sauerbrunn helped secure the United States U-19 women's national team a place in the 2004 FIFA U-19 Women's World Championship with a 6–0 win, although they still had one more match in the tournament.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/13/40/u-s-under-19-wnt-qualifies-for-fifa-world-championship-with-6-0-win-over-mexico |title=U.S. Under-19 WNT Qualifies For FIFA World Championship With 6–0 Win Over Mexico |date=June 4, 2004 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 15, 2016}}</ref> Sauerbrunn started in the final against Canada on June 6. Canada won the match in overtime.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/11/40/u-s-under-19-wnt-fall-2-1-in-overtime-to-canada-in-concacaf-qualifying-tournament-final |title=U.S. Under-19 WNT Fall 2–1 in Overtime to Canada in CONCACAF Qualifying Tournament Final |date=June 6, 2004 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 15, 2016}}</ref>
Sauerbrunn trained with the U-19 national team during their first training camp following the CONCACAF Qualifying Tournament. The training took place in from July 7 to 18 in New Jersey.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/14/00/youth-national-team-update-june-21-june-28 |title=Youth National Team Update: June 21 – June 28 |date=June 28, 2004 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 15, 2016}}</ref> Leading up to the FIFA U-19 Women's World Championship held in November, Sauerbrunn joined the U-19 team for another training at the U.S. Soccer's National Training Center at The Home Depot Center in Carson, California, in late August.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/12/04/u-s-soccer-wire-u-s-returns-to-gold-medal-match |title=U.S. Soccer Wire: U.S. Returns to Gold Medal Match |date=August 23, 2004 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 15, 2016}}</ref>
Sauerbrunn did not play with the University of Virginia Cavaliers for the 2004 season in order to train with the U-19 team leading up to the U-19 World Championship in a modified residency program. In the two months leading up to the championship, the team trained together in two-week blocks until they left for the tournament in November.<ref name="UVbio" /><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/13/54/u-s-u-19-womens-squad-readies-for-2004-fifa-u-19-womens-world-championship |title=U.S. U-19 Women's Squad Readies For 2004 FIFA U-19 Women's World Championship |date=September 15, 2004 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 15, 2016}}</ref>
On October 12, Sauerbrunn was named to the 21-player roster that would represent the United States at the 2004 FIFA U-19 Women's World Championship in Thailand.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/12/13/krikorian-selects-21-player-roster-for-u-19-womens-world-championship |title=Krikorian Selects 21-Player Roster for U-19 Women's World Championship |date=October 12, 2004 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 15, 2016}}</ref> Sauerbrunn was co-captain of the team and played every minute in all six matches of the tournament for the United States.<ref name=":15">{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/13/01/u-s-defeats-brazil-3-0-to-take-third-place-at-fifa-u-19-womens-world-championship |title=U.S. Defeats Brazil 3–0 to Take Third Place at FIFA U-19 Women's World Championship |date=November 27, 2004 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 15, 2016}}</ref>
In the opening group match against South Korea on November 11, Sauerbrunn helped the United States post a shut out victory with a 3–0 win.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/12/06/u-s-u-19-women-dominate-south-korea-3-0-in-opening-match-of-fifa-world-championship |title=U.S. U-19 Women Dominate South Korea 3–0 in Opening Match of FIFA World Championship |date=November 11, 2004 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 15, 2016}}</ref> On November 14, she started in the match against Russia. One goal made it through the defense and the United States won 4–1.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/13/11/u-s-women-take-down-russia-4-1-in-u-19-world-championship-next-face-spain |title=U.S. Women Take Down Russia, 4–1, in U-19 World Championship, Next Face Spain |date=November 14, 2004 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 15, 2016}}</ref> In the team's final group match on November 18, Sauerbrunn helped the United States defeat Spain in a 1–0 victory. The United States was the only team to win all three of its group matches.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/12/56/u-s-u-19-women-down-spain-1-0-at-u-19-world-championship-usa-will-face-australia-in-quarterfinals-on |title=U.S. U-19 Women Down Spain, 1–0, at U-19 World Championship; USA Will Face Australia in Quarterfinals on Nov. 21 |date=November 18, 2004 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 15, 2016}}</ref> In the quarterfinals, Sauerbrunn helped the United States advance with a 2–0 win over Australia.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/12/08/u-s-women-roll-past-australia-2-0-and-into-semifinals-against-germany |title=U.S. Women Roll Past Australia, 2–0, and into Semifinals Against Germany |date=November 21, 2004 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 15, 2016}}</ref> The United States moved into the semifinals, where Sauerbrunn started in the match against Germany on November 24. The Germans took the win and halted the United States' advancement in the tournament.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/11/19/u-s-women-fall-to-germany-3-1-at-u-19-world-championship |title=U.S. Women Fall to Germany, 3–1, at U-19 World Championship |date=November 24, 2004 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 15, 2016}}</ref> The United States faced Brazil in the third place match, where Sauerbrunn played all 90 minutes. The United States won the game 3–0 and took away third place.<ref name=":15" /> Sauerbrunn was subsequently named to the Tournament All-Star Team by the FIFA Technical Study Group.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/12/26/u-s-soccer-wire-mia-julie-and-joy-to-make-last-apperance |title=U.S. Soccer Wire: Mia, Julie and Joy To Make Last {{sic|Apper|ance |nolink=y}} |date=December 6, 2004 |publisher=U.S. Soccer|access-date=July 22, 2016}}</ref>
==== U-21/U-23 national team ====
Following the 2004 FIFA U-19 Women's World Championship, Sauerbrunn joined the U-21 national team for a training camp in 2005 at the U.S. Soccer National Team Training Center from March 26 to April 3 in preparation for the 2005 Nordic Cup.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/13/58/u-s-soccer-wire-u-s-mnt-prepares-for-estadio-azteca-u-s-women-win-algarve-cup |title=U.S. Soccer Wire: U.S. MNT Prepares for Estadio Azteca, U.S. Women Win Algarve Cup |date=March 21, 2005 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 23, 2016}}</ref> She trained with the team once again in late May in the largest training camp in the women's national team history.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/14/01/u-20-and-u-21-women-train-in-carson-for-mega-camp |title=U-20 and U-21 Women Train in Carson for Mega-Camp |date=May 18, 2005 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 23, 2016}}</ref> She was not named to the roster for the 2005 Nordic Cup in July.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/13/38/ellis-names-2005-u-s-under-21-wnt-nordic-cup-roster |title=Ellis Names 2005 U.S. Under-21 WNT Nordic Cup Roster |date=July 7, 2005 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 23, 2016}}</ref>
In 2006, Sauerbrunn trained with the U-21 national team from March 19 to 24 at The Home Depot Center in preparation for the 2006 Nordic Cup.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/12/30/u-s-soccer-wire-march-13-2006 |title=U.S. Soccer Wire – March 13, 2006 |date=March 13, 2006 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 23, 2016}}</ref> She was not named to the roster for the 2006 Nordic Cup in July.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/13/00/u-s-u-21-wnt-head-coach-jillian-ellis-names-2006-nordic-cup-roster |title=U.S. U-21 WNT Head Coach Jillian Ellis Names 2006 Nordic Cup Roster |date=July 5, 2006 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 23, 2016}}</ref>
Sauerbrunn traveled to Germany with the U-21 national team from May 18 to 27 for three matches against Gutersloh, SG Essen-Schönebeck, and 07 Bad Neuenahr in 2007.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/13/01/u-s-u-21-women-head-to-germany-for-three-matches |title=U.S. U-21 Women Head to Germany For Three Matches |date=May 14, 2007 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 23, 2016}}</ref> She then trained with the team in early June in Portland, Oregon, in preparation for the 2007 Nordic Cup.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/12/48/u-s-under-21-wnt-heads-into-portland-training-camp-in-advance-of-2007-nordic-cup-in-finland |title=U.S. Under-21 WNT Heads Into Portland Training Camp In Advance of 2007 Nordic Cup in Finland |date=June 5, 2007 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 23, 2016}}</ref> Following the training camp, Sauerbrunn was named to the 18-player roster for the 2007 Nordic Cup roster held in late July in Vassa, Finland.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/13/24/irwin-names-u-s-under-21-wnt-nordic-cup-roster |title=Irwin Names U.S. Under-21 WNT Nordic Cup Roster |date=July 3, 2007 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 23, 2016}}</ref> Sauerbrunn came in during the 89th minute of the team's opening match in the tournament against Norway, a 1–0 win for the United States.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/13/47/u-s-u-21-women-defeat-norway-1-0-to-open-2007-nordic-cup |title=U.S. U-21 Women Defeat Norway, 1–0, to Open 2007 Nordic Cup |date=July 18, 2007 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 23, 2016}}</ref> She also appeared in the final minutes of the match on July 22 and helped the United States defeat Sweden to advance to the championship game.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/13/10/u-s-u-21-women-defeat-sweden-1-0-to-advance-to-championship-game-of-2007-nordic-cup |title=U.S. U-21 Women Defeat Sweden, 1–0, to Advance to Championship Game of 2007 Nordic Cup |date=July 23, 2007 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 23, 2016}}</ref> In the championship game, the United States faced Germany. Sauerbrunn came in for Ali Krieger in the 79th minute to help the United States win the match and the Nordic Cup title.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/13/03/u-21-wnt-win-ninth-nordic-cup-title-with-4-0-victory-over-germany |title=U-21 WNT Win Ninth Nordic Cup Title with 4–0 Victory Over Germany |date=July 24, 2007 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 23, 2016}}</ref>
In 2008, the U-21 team changed to U-23 after the Nordic Cup was changed to a U-23 competition.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/12/45/u-23-wnt-roster-announced-for-first-training-camp-of-2008 |title=U-23 WNT Roster Announced for First Training Camp of 2008 |date=January 11, 2008 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 23, 2016}}</ref> Following her short time with the full national team in early 2008, Sauerbrunn joined the now U-23 national team at the La Manga Tournament in Spain. The United States placed second in the tournament after a 1–1 draw with Germany in their final match.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/13/02/u-s-under-23-wnt-ties-germany-1-1-in-la-manga-spain |title=U.S. Under-23 WNT Ties Germany, 1–1, in La Manga, Spain |date=February 16, 2008 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 23, 2016}}</ref> Sauerbrunn then traveled with the team to England for two matches against the England U-23 national team.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/15/21/09/u-s-under-23-women-head-to-manchester-for-two-matches-against-england-u-23s |title=U.S. Under-23 Women Head To Manchester For Two Matches Against England U-23's |date=March 3, 2008 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 23, 2016}}</ref> The first match took place on March 12 and Sauerbrunn made the start. The United States defeated England 1–0.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/11/32/u-s-u-23-women-down-england-1-0-on-90th-minute-goal |title=U.S. U-23 Women Down England, 1–0, on 90th Minute Goal |date=March 14, 2008 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 23, 2016}}</ref> Sauerbrunn started in the second match on March 14 and the United States won 2–0.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/13/39/u-s-u-23-women-sweep-england-u-23s-with-a-2-0-win |title=U.S. U-23 Women Sweep England U-23s With A 2–0 Win |date=March 16, 2008 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 23, 2016}}</ref>
Sauerbrunn trained with the U-23 national team from June 5 to 12 at The Home Depot Center in preparation for the 2008 Nordic Cup.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/12/30/u-s-u-23-wnt-in-camp-at-the-home-depot-center-prior-to-2008-nordic-cup |title=U.S. U-23 WNT In Camp at The Home Depot Center Prior to 2008 Nordic Cup |date=June 2, 2008 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 23, 2016}}</ref> Sauerbrunn was subsequently named to the roster or the 2008 Nordic Cup held in late July.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/13/58/irwin-names-u-s-under-23-wnt-nordic-cup-roster |title=Irwin Names U.S. Under-23 WNT Nordic Cup Roster |date=July 9, 2008 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 23, 2016}}</ref> The United States won the Nordic Cup championship after defeating Germany on July 21.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/12/12/u-s-under-23-womens-national-team-defeats-germany-3-0-to-win-nordic-cup-championship |title=U.S. Under-23 Women's National Team Defeats Germany, 3–0, to Win Nordic Cup Championship |date=July 21, 2008 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 23, 2016}}</ref>
===Senior National Team===
====First Cap====
Sauerbrunn was first called up to the United States women's national team for a six-day training camp at the Home Depot Center in Carson, California, from January 3 to 8 in 2008.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/12/41/u-s-women-to-open-2008-schedule-against-canada-at-four-nations-tournament-in-foshan-china |title=U.S. Women To Open 2008 Schedule Against Canada at Four Nations Tournament in Foshan, China |website=U.S. Soccer |date=December 28, 2007 |access-date=July 20, 2016}}</ref> Following the training camp, she was named to the roster for the Four Nations Tournament in China. During the tournament, she earned her first cap against Canada on January 16, which she started. Sauerbrunn trained with the national team again in February 2008. She then went back down to the U-23 team.<ref name=":0" />
====Return to the national team, 2010====
In late September 2010, Sauerbrunn made her return to the national team when she was called into a national team training camp in Atlanta to replace [[Joanna Lohman]], who was recovering from an ankle injury.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/14/17/15/sauerbrunn-called-in-to-kennesaw |title=Sauerbrunn Called in to Kennesaw |date=September 26, 2010 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 20, 2016}}</ref> Immediately following the 20-day training camp, Saeurbrunn was named to the 20-player roster for the 2010 CONCACAF Women's World Cup Qualifying tournament held from October 28 to November 8. With two caps, she had the least experience on the roster.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/12/44/concacaf-qualifying-roster |title=Sundhage Names Roster for 2010 CONCACAF Women's World Cup Qualifying Tournament in Mexico |date=October 13, 2010 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 20, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/13/35/becky-sauerbrunn-is-back |title=Becky's Back |date=October 22, 2010 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 20, 2016}}</ref> She made one appearance during the tournament, coming in for [[Amy LePeilbet]] in the 56th minute of the match against Guatemala on October 30.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/11/20/rodriguez-nets-hat-trick-as-us-wnt-wins-90-again-guatemala-in-second-group-b-match |title=U.S. Women Defeat Guatemala 9–0 to Qualify for Semifinals at CONCACAF Women's World Cup Qualifying in Cancun, Mexico |date=October 30, 2010 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 20, 2016}}</ref> The United States placed third in the tournament and a berth in a two-game series against Italy for the last spot in the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/13/28/us-wnt-claims-third-place-after-defeating-costa-rica-30 |title=U.S. Women Defeat Costa Rica 3–0 to Earn Spot in Two-Game Playoff Against Italy for Berth to Germany 2011 |date=November 8, 2010 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 20, 2016}}</ref> Sauerbrunn was on the preliminary roster for the two matches.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/12/04/sundhage-names-24-player-preliminary-roster-for-two-game-playoff |title=Sundhage Names 24-Player Preliminary Roster for Two-Game Playoff Series Against Italy |date=November 12, 2010 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 20, 2016}}</ref>
====2011 FIFA Women's World Cup====
Sauerbrunn started off 2011 with the national team at a six-day training camp at The Home Depot Center in Carson, California, from January 8 to 13.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/11/26/sundhage-names-janurary-camp-roster |title=Sundhage Names 26 Players to January Training Camp in Preparation for 2011 Four Nations Tournament |date=December 20, 2010 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 20, 2016}}</ref> Following the training, Sauerbrunn was named to the 23-player roster for the 2011 Four Nations Tournament held in China.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/12/09/sundhage-names-23-players-to-roster-for-2011-four-nations-tournament-in-china |title=Sundhage Names 23 Players To Roster For 2011 Four Nations Tournament in China |date=January 13, 2011 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 20, 2016}}</ref> Sauerbrunn made her first start since 2008 during the tournament on January 23 in a match against Canada. She played all 90 minutes in the match, which ended in a 2–1 win for the United States.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/12/28/us-women-rebound-to-defeat-canada-at-four-nations-tournament |title=U.S. Women Rebound to Defeat Canada 2–1 at Four Nations Tournament in China |date=January 23, 2011 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 20, 2016}}</ref> She also made an appearance during the match against China on January 25, helping the United States win the Four Nations Tournament.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/12/35/us-defeats-china-2-0-to-win-four-nations-tournament |title=U.S. Defeats China 2–0 to Win Four Nations Tournament |date=July 20, 2016 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 20, 2016}}</ref>
Sauerbrunn joined the national team for a 32-player training camp in Florida that took place from February 3 to 9 in preparation for the 2011 Algarve Cup.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/13/38/sundhage-names-roster-for-florida-camp-as-usa-continues-preparations-for-2011-fifa-womens-world-cup |title=Sundhage Names Roster for Florida Camp as USA Continues Preparations for 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup |date=January 31, 2011 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 20, 2016}}</ref> Following the camp, Sauerbrunn was named to the 23-player roster for the Algarve Cup.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/13/11/sundhage-names-24-player-roster-for-2011-algarve-cup |title=Sundhage Names 24-Player Roster for 2011 Algarve Cup |date=February 10, 2011 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 20, 2016}}</ref> Sauerbrunn came in during the second half in the match against Norway on March 4<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/12/46/us-wnt-defeats-norway |title=U.S. Women Defeat Norway To Make Championship Game of 2011 Algarve Cup |date=March 4, 2011 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 20, 2016}}</ref> as well as in the match against Finland on March 7.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/12/25/us-wnt-defeats-finland-4-0-and-advances-to-algarve-final |title=U.S. Women Put Four Past Finland in Group A Finale |date=March 7, 2011 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 20, 2016}}</ref> She started in the final against Iceland, helping the United States win the 2011 Algarve Cup title with a 4–2 win.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/12/46/us-wnt-defeats-iceland-for-2011-algarve-cup-title |title=U.S. WNT Defeats Iceland For 2011 Algarve Cup Title |date=March 9, 2011 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 20, 2016}}</ref>
Sauerbrunn was named to the 23-player roster for a 20-day training camp in the United Kingdom in February and April.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/14/00/us-women-to-play-first-ever-match-in-england-on-april-2 |title=U.S. Women To Play First Match in England on April 2 |date=February 7, 2011 |website=U.S. Soccer |publisher=July 20, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/13/16/sundhage-names-roster-fro-match-against-england-on-april-2 |title=Sundhage Names 23-Player Roster for Match Against England on April 2 at Brisbane Road in East London |date=March 15, 2011 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 20, 2016}}</ref> During the training camp, the United States played a match against England on April 2, although Sauerbrunn did not make an appearance.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/13/20/wnt-falls-to-england |title=U.S. Women's National Team Falls 2–1 to England |date=April 2, 2011 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 20, 2016}}</ref>
From April 18 to May 6, Sauerbrunn joined the national team for a three-week training camp in Florida.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/15/21/08/sundhage-names-29-players-for-three-week-us-wnt-training-camp-in-florida |title=Sundhage Names 29 Players for Three-Week U.S. WNT Training Camp in Florida |date=April 11, 2011 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 20, 2016}}</ref> On May 9, following the training camp, Sauerbrunn was named to the 21-player roster for the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/13/12/sundhage-names-2011-us-womens-world-cup-team |title=Sundhage Names 2011 U.S. Women's World Cup Team |date=May 9, 2011 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 20, 2016}}</ref> Sauerbrunn trained with the team in June for eight days in Austria before going to Germany for the World Cup.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/14/18/51/goodbye-austria-hello-germany |title=Goodbye Austria, Hello Germany |date=June 23, 2011 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 20, 2016}}</ref> Sauerbrunn's one appearance during the tournament came during the semifinal against France on July 13. She replaced Rachel Buehler in the starting lineup, as she was serving a suspension and not eligible to play in the match.<ref name=":0" /> The United States won the match 3–1 and advanced to the final.<ref name=":13">{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/13/24/us-wnt-advances-to-final-of-2011-fifa-womens-world-cup |title=U.S. WNT Advances to Final of 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup |date=July 13, 2011 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 20, 2016}}</ref> The United States went on be defeated by Japan in the final.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/13/55/us-wnt-falls-in-penalties-to-japan-in-world-cup-final |title=USA Falls in Dramatic Penalty Kick Shootout to Japan in 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup Final |date=July 17, 2011 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 20, 2016}}</ref>
Sauerbrunn trained with the national team for two weeks in November in Arizona leading into a match against Sweden on November 19.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/14/03/sundhage-calls-up-30-players-for-arizona-training-camp |title=Sundhage Calls Up 30 Players for Arizona Training Camp Prior to Match against Sweden on Nov. 19 |date=October 27, 2011 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 20, 2015}}</ref> She was then named to 18-player game roster for the match against Sweden<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/14/16/44/sundhage-names-18-for-game-roster-vs-sweden |title=Sundhage Names 18 for Game Roster vs. Sweden |date=November 18, 2011 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 20, 2016}}</ref> and made an appearance during the game.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/13/34/wnt-ties-sweden-in-phoenix |title=U.S. Women's National Team Ties Sweden in Front of Record Crowd to Round Out 2011 |date=November 19, 2011 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 20, 2016}}</ref> Following the match, Sauerbrunn was called up for an 18-day training camp in Carson, California, at The Home Depot Center from December 3 to 20.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/12/17/sundhage-calls-up-31-players-for-december-training-camp |title=Sundhage Calls Up 31 Players for December Training Camp in Advance of Olympic Qualifying |date=November 29, 2011 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 20, 2016}}</ref>
====2012 Summer Olympics====
[[File:Becky Sauerbrunn Warmup.jpg|thumb|296x296px|Sauerbrunn with the [[United States women's national soccer team|United States national team]] prior to an international friendly against [[New Zealand women's national football team|New Zealand]] in [[Frisco, Texas]], in February 2012]]
Sauerbrunn trained with the national team during the first training camp of the year from January 7 to 15.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/12/38/sundhage-calls-up-29-players-for-camp-ahead-of-olympic-qualifying |title=Sundhage Calls Up 29 Players for Training Camp in Los Angeles Before U.S. WNT Heads to Canada for Olympic Qualifying |date=January 2, 2012 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 20, 2016}}</ref> Immediately following the camp, Sauerbrunn was named to the 20-player roster for the 2012 CONCACAF Women's Olympic Qualifying tournament from January 10 to 29 in Vancouver.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/12/30/us-team-set-for-concacaf-olympic-qualifying |title=U.S. Women's National Team Set for Canada as Sundhage Names 20-Player Roster for 2012 CONCACAF Women's Olympic Qualifying Tournament |date=January 16, 2012 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 20, 2016}}</ref> She started in the final two group matches against Guatemala and Mexico on January and January 24, respectively.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/13/40/us-women-defeat-guatemala |title=U.S. Women's National Team Qualifies for Semifinals of 2012 CONCACAF Olympic Women's Qualifying with 13–0 Victory Against Guatemala |date=January 22, 2012 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 20, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/13/49/us-defeats-mexico |title=U.S. Women's National Team Wins Group B at 2012 CONCACAF Women's Olympic Qualifying with 4–0 Victory Against Mexico |date=January 24, 2012 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 20, 2016}}</ref> She also started in the final match against Canada on January 29, helping the United States win 4–0. Their first place finish gave them a berth to the 2012 Summer Olympics.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/12/20/us-wnt-wins-concacaf-qualifying-tournament |title=U.S. Women's National Team Defeats Canada 4–0 To Win CONCACAF Olympic Qualifying Tournament |date=January 29, 2012 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 20, 2016}}</ref>
Following the 2012 CONCACAF Olympic Qualifying Tournament, Sauerbrunn joined a 28-player roster for a training camp in Frisco, Texas, in the week leading up to a match against New Zealand on February 11.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/12/26/sundhage-announces-training-camp-roster-for-frisco-texas |title=Sundhage Names 28 Players for Training Camp Prior to Match Against New Zealand on Feb. 11 at FC Dallas Stadium |date=February 2, 2012 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 20, 2016}}</ref> On February 17, Sauerbrunn was named to a 23-player roster that would travel to Portugal for the 2012 Algarve Cup.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/11/24/sundhage-names-roster-for-algarve-cup |title=Sundhage Names 23-Player Roster for 2012 Algarve Cup |date=February 17, 2012 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 20, 2016}}</ref> She was subsequently named to the roster of 21 players that would suit up for the matches of the tournament.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/14/17/25/sundhage-names-21-for-algarve-cup |title=Sundhage Names 21 for Algarve Cup |date=February 28, 2012 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 20, 2016}}</ref> Sauerbrunn made one appearance during the Algarve Cup, with a start in the match against Norway on March 2.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/13/23/us-wnt-tops-norway-in-algarve-cup |title=U.S. WNT Nets 2–1 Win Against Norway in Algarve Cup |date=March 2, 2012 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 20, 2016}}</ref>
Sauerbrunn traveled to Japan with the national team for the Women's Kirin Challenge Cup in early April.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/11/41/sundhage-names-23-player-roster-for-two-matches-in-japan |title=U.S. WNT Head Coach Pia Sundhage Names 23-Player Roster for Two Matches in Japan |date=March 21, 2012 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 20, 2016}}</ref> She did not appear in the team's first match against Japan on April 1,<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/12/31/us-wnt-draws-japan-in-kirin-challenge-cup |title=Alex Morgan Scores as the U.S. Women's National Team Draws 1–1 with Japan in Front of 15,159 Fans in Sendai |date=April 1, 2012 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 20, 2016}}</ref> but came in during the second half in the second match against Brazil on April 3, a 3–0 win.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/13/40/wnt-defeats-brazil-in-chiba |title=Carli Lloyd, Shannon Boxx and Amy Rodriguez Score as the U.S. Women's National Team Downs Brazil 3–0 in Chiba, Japan |date=April 3, 2012 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 20, 2016}}</ref> Following the tournament, she trained with the national team in Florida from April 18 to 30.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/13/22/sundhage-names-us-wnt-roster-for-florida-training-camp |title=Sundhage Names 27 Players to U.S. WNT's Florida Training Camp Roster |date=April 13, 2012 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 16, 2016}}</ref> She was then called up to a training camp in Princeton, New Jersey, from May 10 to 25 in preparation for a match against China on May 27.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/11/43/sundhage-names-roster-for-new-jersey-camp |title=Sundhage Names 28 Players to New Jersey Training Camp in Advance of U.S. WNT Match against China on May 27 |date=May 9, 2012 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 16, 2016}}</ref> She was subsequently named to the 18-player roster for the match<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/14/17/03/pia-names-18-to-face-china |title=Pia Names 18 to Face China |date=May 26, 2012 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 20, 2016}}</ref> and came in during the 62nd minute of the match, a 4–1 win for the United States.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/16/02/35/us-wnt-defeats-china-at-sold-out-ppl-park |title=U.S. Women's National Team Defeats China 4–1 in Front of Sold-Out Crowd of 18,573 at PPL Park in Chester, Pa. |date=May 27, 2012 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 20, 2016}}</ref>
On May 27, Sauerbrunn was one of the 18 players named to the team that would represent the United States at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.teamusa.org/News/2012/May/27/Pia-Sundhage-Names-2012-U-S-Olympic-Women-s-Soccer-Team-May-27-2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140301123054/http://www.teamusa.org/News/2012/May/27/Pia-Sundhage-Names-2012-U-S-Olympic-Women-s-Soccer-Team-May-27-2012 |url-status=dead |archive-date=March 1, 2014 |title=Pia Sundhage Names 2012 U S Olympic Women s Soccer Team |date=May 27, 2012 |website=Team USA |publisher=United States Olympic Committee |access-date=July 20, 2016}}</ref> The team, plus the four alternates, then traveled to Sweden for the Volvo Winners Cup, consisting of a match against Sweden on June 16 and Japan on June 18.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/14/18/32/sundhage-takes-22-to-sweden |title=Sundhage Takes 22 to Sweden |date=June 4, 2012 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 20, 2016}}</ref> Sauerbrunn came in during the second half of both matches.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/15/21/07/wnt-earns-31-win-on-the-road-against-sweden |title=WNT Earns 3–1 Win on the Road against Sweden |date=July 20, 2016 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 20, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/12/15/wnt-defeats-defending-world-cup-champion-japan-41 |title=U.S. Women's National Team Defeats Japan 4–1 in Penultimate Tune-Up for the 2012 Olympics |date=June 18, 2012 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 20, 2016}}</ref>
Sauerbrunn made her Olympic debut on July 31, 2012, in a group match against Korea DPR. She came in for Rachel Buehler in the 75th minute.<ref name=":14">{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/12/00/wnt-finishes-on-top-of-group-g-following-10-victory-against-korea-dpr |title=Abby Wambach Goal Gives U.S. Women's National Team a 1–0 Victory Against Korea DPR and Group G Title at 2012 Olympics |date=July 31, 2012 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 20, 2016}}</ref> She also played in the final ten minutes of the semifinal match against Canada on August 6, a 4–3 win for the United States that sent them to the final.<ref name=":16">{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/13/07/wnt-comes-from-behind-three-times-to-win-4-3 |title=U.S. Women's National Team Defeats Canada 4–3 in Drama Filled Overtime Match to Qualify for Gold Medal Game at 2012 Olympics |date=August 6, 2012 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 20, 2016}}</ref> Sauerbrunn came in during the 80th minute of the match against Japan on August 9. The United States won the match 2–1, taking away the gold medal.<ref name=":17">{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/11/16/us-wnt-vs-japan-gold-medal-match |title=U.S. Women's National Team Earns Fourth Olympic Gold Medal with 2–1 Victory Against Japan in Front of 80,203 at Wembley Stadium |date=August 9, 2012 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 20, 2012}}</ref> In her three appearances in the tournament, Sauerbrunn played a total of 38 minutes.<ref name=":0" /> Following the Olympics, Sauerbrunn joined the national team on the Fan Tribute Tour.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/11/29/us-wnt-kicks-off-fan-tribute-tour-against-costa-rica-on-saturday |title=U.S. WNT Kicks off Fan Tribute Tour Against Costa Rica on Saturday in Rochester |date=August 31, 2012 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 20, 2016}}</ref>
==== 2013–2014 ====
In 2013, Sauerbrunn was a consistent starter at the center-back position. She started 10 of her 12 appearances during 2013, playing a total of 940 minutes.<ref name=":0" />
In January 2013, Sauerbrunn was called up to a 29-player training camp leading up to two matches against Scotland in early February.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/12/23/sermanni-names-29-player-training-camp-roster |title=Sermanni Names 29-Player Training Camp Roster for First Matches of 2013 |date=January 22, 2013 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 16, 2016}}</ref> On February 21, Saeurbrunn was named to the 23-player roster for the 2013 Algarve Cup in Portugal that took place from March 6 to 13.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/13/50/sermanni-names-23-player-roster-for-2013-algarve-cup |title=Sermanni Names 23-Player Roster For 2013 Algarve Cup |date=February 21, 2013 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 16, 2016}}</ref> Although she did not appear in the team's first match against Iceland on March 6,<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/12/27/us-wnt-opens-2013-algarve-cup-with-win-against-iceland |title=Rachel Buehler Scores in Her 100th Career Cap as USA Defeats Iceland 3–0 to Open 2013 Algarve Cup in Portugal |date=March 6, 2013 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 20, 2016}}</ref> Sauerbrunn wore the captain's armband in her first appearance of the tournament on March 8 in a match against China.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/13/44/us-wnt-wins-5-0-against-china-at-2013-algarve-cup |title=Krieger and Engen Tally First International Goals as U.S. WNT Defeats China PR 5–0 at Algarve Cup in Portugal |date=March 8, 2013 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 20, 2016}}</ref> She also started in a match against Sweden on March 11 and came in during the 68th minute of the final match to help the United States win the Algarve Cup title.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/13/10/wnt-wins-group-b-at-2013-algarve-cup-to-advance-to-final |title=Alex Morgan Scores as U.S. Women Tie Sweden 1–1 to Earn a Berth in the 2013 Algarve Cup Final on March 13 |date=March 11, 2013 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 20, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/13/31/wnt-takes-2013-algarve-cup-title-with-20-win-against-germany |title=WNT Takes 2013 Algarve Cup Title with 2–0 Win Against Germany |date=March 13, 2014 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 20, 2016}}</ref>
Following the 2013 Algarve Cup, Sauerbrunn traveled to Europe with the national team for matches against Germany and the Netherlands in early April.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/13/51/sermanni-names-wnt-roster-for-trip-to-europe |title=Sermanni Names U.S. WNT Roster for Matches in Germany and the Netherlands |date=March 21, 2013 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 16, 2016}}</ref> She appeared during the match against the Netherlands on April 9, a 3–1 win for the United States.<ref name=":20">{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/13/05/wnt-defeats-the-netherlands-3-1 |title=U.S. Women's National Team Defeats Netherlands 3–1 in International Friendly at The Hague |date=April 9, 2013 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 16, 2016}}</ref> In late May, Sauerbrunn was named to the 21-player roster that traveled to Canada to train in preparation for a match against Canada on June 2.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/13/48/sermanni-names-us-wnt-training-camp-roster-for-match-against-canada-in-toronto-on-june-2 |title=Sermanni Names U.S. WNT Training Camp Roster for Match against Canada in Toronto on June 2 |date=May 21, 2013 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 16, 2016}}</ref> She did not appear in the match.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/12/13/us-wnt-defeats-canada-in-centennial-match |title=US WNT Defeats Canada 3–0 in Centennial Celebration Match |date=June 2, 2013 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 16, 2016}}</ref>
In 2014, Sauerbrunn made 22 appearances, starting 20, and played a total of 1,757 minutes.<ref name=":0" /> She started off the year at a national team training camp from January 8 to 15 at U.S. Soccer's National Training Center in Carson, California.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/12/12/140102-wnt-jan-ntc-training-camp |title=Sermanni Names U.S. WNT Roster for January Training Camp at U.S. Soccer's National Training Center |date=January 3, 2014 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 16, 2016}}</ref> Following the training camp, Sauerbrunn made her 50th appearance for the national team in a match against Canada on January 31 in Frisco, Texas. She was the 46th player in United States women's national team history to reach 50 caps.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/12/43/140131-wnt-1-can-0-2014-opener |title=WNT Tops Canada 1–0 to Open 2014 in Front of 20,862 Fans in Frisco, Texas |date=January 31, 2014 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 20, 2016}}</ref>
On February 24, Sauerbrunn was named to the 24-player roster for the 2014 Algarve Cup that took place from March 5 to 12.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/12/24/140224-algarve-cup-roster-rel |title=Sermanni Names U.S. WNT Roster for 2014 Algarve Cup |date=February 24, 2014 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 16, 2016}}</ref> She wore the captain's armband during the team's first match of the tournament on March 5 against Japan, a 1–1 draw.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/12/59/140305-wnt-ties-jpn-in-algarve-opener |title=U.S. WNT and Japan Draw 1–1 at 2014 Algarve Cup Opener |date=March 5, 2014 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 20, 2016}}</ref> She also started in the match against Sweden on March 7, a game that ended the 43-game unbeaten streak for the United States.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/13/19/140307-wnt-vs-swe-report |title=WNT Drops Second Match of 2014 Algarve Cup |date=March 7, 2014 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 20, 2016}}</ref> Sauerbrunn came in during the 62nd minute of the match against Denmark on March 10, a 5–3 defeat for the United States.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/12/25/140310-wnt-vs-den |title=WNT Falls to Denmark 5–3 in Final Group B Match at Algarve Cup |date=March 10, 2014 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 20, 2016}}</ref> Sauerbrunn started in the match against Korea DPR that secured their seventh place finish in the tournament.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/13/34/140312-wntvprk |title=U.S. WNT Blanks Korea DPR 3–0 for Seventh Place at Algarve Cup |date=March 12, 2014 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 20, 2016}}</ref>
Sauerbrunn joined the team for a two-game series against China in April. She started in both matches and wore the captain's armband in the second game on April 10.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/04/06/11/21/140406-wntvchn-match |title=2–0 Victory in Colorado: U.S. WNT vs. China PR |date=April 6, 2014 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 16, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/04/10/19/23/140410-wntvchn-match-report |title=Lloyd Hits for Two, Leroux Adds the Third: U.S. WNT vs. China – April 10, 2014 |date=April 10, 2014 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 16, 2016}}</ref> In late April, Sauerbrunn was named to a 22-player roster for a match against Canada on May 8.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/04/30/09/20/140430-wnt-v-can-winnipeg-roster-rel |title=Ellis Names WNT Roster for May 8 Match vs. Canada |date=April 30, 2014 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 16, 2016}}</ref> She played all 90 minutes in the match, which ended in a 1–1 draw.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/05/09/15/08/140508-wnt-v-can-match-report |title=U.S. Rallies for 1–1 Draw Against Canada |date=May 8, 2014 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 16, 2016}}</ref> She was then named to the roster for two games against France on June 14 and 19.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/06/02/14/57/140602-wnt-vs-fra-x2-roster-rel |title=Ellis Names 26 Players for Pair of June Matches against France |date=June 2, 2014 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 16, 2016}}</ref> She started both matches.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.womenssoccerunited.com/usa-v-france-international-friendly-14-june-2014/ |title=Full-time: USA 1–0 France {{!}} International Friendly (June 14, 2014)|date=June 14, 2014|website=Women's Soccer United|access-date=July 20, 2016}}</ref><ref name=":21">{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/06/19/21/04/140619-wnt-vs-fra-second-leg |title=U.S. WNT Equalizes Twice as Morgan's Brace Earns 2–2 Draw with France |date=June 19, 2014 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 16, 2016}}</ref> Sauerbrunn was named to a 19-player roster for a match against Switzerland on August 20 in Sandy, Utah.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/08/12/12/38/140812-wnt-roster |title=Jill Ellis Names 19 Players to Face Switzerland on Aug. 20 in Cary, North Carolina |date=August 12, 2014 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 16, 2016}}</ref> She started the match and was replaced by Julie Johnston in the second half. The United States went on the win 4–1.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/08/20/15/06/140820-wnt-switzerland |title=U.S. WNT Tallies Three Second-Half Goals in 4–1 Rout of Switzerland |date=August 20, 2014 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 20, 2016}}</ref>
Sauerbrunn joined the national team for a training camp at the end of August in order to prepare for two matches against Mexico in September as well as the 2014 CONCACAF Women's Qualifying tournament in October.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/08/29/09/03/140829-wnt-mexico-roster |title=Ellis Names 28 Players to U.S. WNT Training Camp Roster Prior to Matches Against Mexico |date=August 29, 2014 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 16, 2016}}</ref> She appeared in both games against Mexico<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/09/13/23/30/140913-wnt-vs-mex-game-recap |title=U.S. WNT Routs Mexico 8–0 as Hope Solo Earns Record 72nd Clean Sheet |date=September 13, 2014 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 16, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/09/18/20/52/140918-wnt-vs-mex-game-story |title=U.S. WNT Wraps Up Two-Game Set Against Mexico on Sept. 18 in Rochester |date=September 17, 2014 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 16, 2016}}</ref> and was subsequently named to the roster for the 2014 CONCACAF Women's Championship that served as a qualification for the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/10/05/19/54/141006-wnt-concacaf-champ_wwcq-roster-rel |title=Ellis Names WNT Roster for 2014 CONCACAF Women's Championship |date=October 6, 2014 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 16, 2016}}</ref> Sauerbrunn made three appearances in the tournament. She started for the United States in their opening match against Trinidad & Tobago on October 15, which they won 1–0.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/10/15/22/14/141015-wnt-v-tri-game-story |title=WNT Opens 2014 CONCACAF Women's Championship with 1–0 Win against Trinidad & Tobago |date=October 15, 2014 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 20, 2016}}</ref> She also appeared in the team's second group match against Guatemala on October 17, a 5–0 win for the United States.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/10/17/22/54/141017-wnt-v-gua-game-story |title=WNT Takes Control of Group A with 5–0 Victory against Guatemala |date=October 17, 2014 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 20, 2016}}</ref> Her third appearance came during the final against Costa Rica on October 26, helping the United States win the tournament and qualify for the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/10/26/19/10/141026-wnt-v-crc-game-story |title=WNT Rolls Past Costa Rica 6–0 to Win 2014 CONCACAF Women's Championship Crown |date=October 26, 2014 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 16, 2016}}</ref>
Following the CONCACAF Qualifying tournament, Sauerbrunn was named to the 24-player roster for the International Tournament of Brasilia in Brazil that took place from December 10 to 21.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/12/04/17/08/141205-wnt-ellis-names-brasilia-tournament-roster |title=Ellis Names WNT Roster for International Tournament of Brasilia |date=December 5, 2014 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 17, 2016}}</ref> Sauerbrunn started all four games of the tournament. She was named Budweiser Woman of the Match for the team's opening match against China, which resulted in a 1–1 draw.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/12/10/19/05/141210-wnt-draws-china-pr-in-brazil |title=U.S. WNT Opens International Tournament of Brasilia with 1–1 Tie vs. China PR |date=December 10, 2014 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 21, 2016}}</ref> In the final against Brazil, Sauerbrunn made a header off of a corner kick by Megan Rapinoe, but the shot was saved by Luciana, Brazil's goalkeeper. The game was a 0–0 draw, but the tournament title was given to Brazil, who had more points from the group stage.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/12/21/18/05/141221-wntvbra-gamestory |title=WNT Ties Brazil 0–0 in Title Game at International Tournament of Brasilia |date=December 21, 2014 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 21, 2016}}</ref>
==== 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup ====
[[File:Becky Sauerbrunn.jpg|thumb|342x342px|Sauerbrunn in 2015]]
Sauerbrunn started all 25 matches for the United States in 2015, the only player to do so. She also had the most minutes played on the team with 2,184.<ref name=":0" />
Sauerbrunn started off the year at a 21-day training camp in 2015 from January 5 to 25 at the U.S. Soccer National Training Center in Carson, California.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2015/01/02/09/52/150102-wnt-ellis-names-roster-for-january-camp |title=Ellis Names WNT Roster for January Camp at NTC |date=January 2, 2015 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 17, 2016}}</ref> Following the training camp, Sauerbrunn was named to the 24-player team that would travel on a 13-day trip to Europe for matches against France and England in mid-February.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2015/01/30/07/21/150130-wnt-ellis-names-roster-for-europe-openers |title=Ellis Names WNT Roster for Matches in Europe against France and England |date=January 30, 2015 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 17, 2016}}</ref> Sauerbrunn played all 90 minutes in the match against France on February 8. She made a key save in the opening minutes of the game and assisted in halting the opposing team's attack. She was subsequently named Budweiser Woman of the Match.<ref name=":23">{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2015/02/08/13/14/150208-wnt-v-fra-game-story |title=WNT Falls to No. 3 France 2–0 in 2015 Opener |date=February 8, 2015 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 17, 2016}}</ref> She also played all 90 minutes in the match against England on February 13, which was a shutout victory for the United States.<ref name=":24">{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2015/02/13/16/08/150213-wnt-v-eng-game-story |title=WNT Caps Off European Trip with 1–0 Victory against England |date=February 13, 2015 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 17, 2016}}</ref>
On February 21, Sauerbrunn was named to the 25-player roster for the 2015 Algarve Cup in Portugal.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2015/02/21/12/18/150221-wnt-algarve-cup-roster |title=Ellis Names U.S. WNT Roster for 2015 Algarve Cup |date=February 21, 2015 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 17, 2016}}</ref> She started all four of the matches for the United States and was named Budweiser Woman of the Match for the 0–0 draw against Iceland on March 9.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2015/03/09/16/00/150309-wnt-0-isl-0-gamestory |title=WNT Draws 0–0 with Iceland to Win Group B and Earn Place in Algarve Cup Championship |date=March 9, 2015 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 21, 2016}}</ref> She was then named to a 25-player roster on March 20 for a match against New Zealand on April 4 in St. Louis.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2015/03/20/08/23/150320-wnt-stlouis-roster-rel |title=Ellis Names 25-Player Roster for Next Stretch of World Cup Prep |date=March 20, 2015 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 17, 2016}}</ref> She started in the match and played all 90 minutes, helping the United States defeat New Zealand 4–0.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2015/04/04/16/21/150404-wnt-v-nzl-gamestory |title=WNT Cruises to 4–0 Win against New Zealand before Record-Setting Crowd in St. Louis |date=April 4, 2015 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 17, 2016}}</ref>
On April 14, 2015, Sauerbrunn was named to the 23-player roster that would represent the United States at the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2015/04/14/15/20/150414-wnt-wwc-roster-announcement |title=Ellis Names U.S. Roster for 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup Team |date=April 14, 2015 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 17, 2016}}</ref> She played every minute in all seven matches for the United States during the World Cup.<ref name=":0" /> Sauerbrunn became a World Cup Champion on July 5, when she helped the United States defeat Japan 5–2 in the Women's World Cup final.<ref name=":18">{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2015/07/05/21/19/150705-wnt-v-jpn-game-story |title=World Champions: USA Wins 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup |date=July 5, 2015 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 17, 2016}}</ref> Sauerbrunn joined the national team on a Victory Tour following their World Cup win that started in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on August 16 and ended in New Orleans, Louisiana, on December 16.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2015/08/14/16/10/150814-wnt-v-crc-pitt-gamenotes |title=World Champs Begin Victory Tour in Pittsburgh |date=August 14, 2015 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 17, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2015/12/17/03/36/151216-wnt-sends-off-abby-wambach-in-final-game-of-2015-victory-tour |title=WNT Sends Off Abby Wambach in Front of Record Crowd in New Orleans |date=December 16, 2015 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 17, 2016}}</ref>
==== 2016 Summer Olympics ====
On January 9, 2016, Sauerbrunn was named captain of the United States women's national team along with Carli Lloyd.<ref name="captain">{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2016/01/09/18/07/160109-wnt-carli-lloyd-and-becky-sauerbrunn-named-new-captains-of-us-wnt |title=Carli Lloyd and Becky Sauerbrunn Named New Captains of U.S. WNT |date=January 9, 2016 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 21, 2016}}</ref>
Sauerbrunn joined the national team for their first training camp of the year at the U.S. Soccer National Training Center in Carson, California, from January 5 to 21.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2015/12/31/15/16/151231-ellis-names-26-for-training-camp-as-wnt-opens-2016 |title=Ellis Names 26 for Training Camp Roster as U.S WNT Opens 2016 |date=December 31, 2015 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 17, 2016}}</ref> She was then named to the 20-player roster for 2016 CONCACAF Women's Olympic Qualifying.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2016/01/26/18/02/160126-wnt-ellis-names-20-player-roster-for-2016-concacaf-womens-olympic-qualifying |title=Ellis Names 20-Player Roster for 2016 CONCACAF Women's Olympic Qualifying |date=January 26, 2016 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 17, 2016}}</ref> The United States qualified to the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro after a semifinal win against Trinidad & Tobago on February 19.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2016/02/20/04/35/160219-wnt-v-trinidad-tobago-qualifies-for-2016-olympics |title=WNT Punches Ticket to Rio With 5–0 Win Against Trinidad & Tobago |date=February 19, 2016 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 17, 2016}}</ref> Sauerbrunn made her 100th appearance for the national team on February 21 in the final against Canada. During the match, she also made her third career assist. The United States won the tournament after defeating Canada 2–0. Following the tournament, Sauerbrunn was named to the 2016 CONCACAF Women's Olympic Qualifying Best XI.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2016/02/22/03/30/160221-wnt-defeats-canada-2-0-to-claim-2016-olympic-qualifying-title |title=WNT Defeats Canada 2–0 to Win 2016 CONCACAF Olympic Qualifying Championship |date=February 21, 2016 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 17, 2016}}</ref>
Sauerbrunn was named to the roster for the 2016 SheBelieves Cup that took place from March 3 to 9.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2016/02/26/18/51/160226-wnt-usa-england-france-germany-shebelieves-cup-top-players-come-for-international-tournament |title=USA Unveils SheBelieves Cup Roster as World's Top Teams Come to USA |date=February 26, 2016 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 17, 2016}}</ref> She started in the team's opening match of the tournament on March 3 against England. Sauerbrunn was noted for her good positioning during the match, helping block a shot in the 59th minute.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2016/03/04/03/01/160303-wnt-crystal-dunn-fires-usa-to-win-vs-england-in-shebelieves-cup-opener |title=Dunn Strike Earns USA 1–0 Win Against England in First SheBelieves Cup Match |date=March 3, 2016 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 21, 2016}}</ref> She also made appearances in other two matches of the tournament, helping the United States win the 2016 SheBelieves Cup with a 2–1 win over Germany in their final game.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2016/03/06/22/21/160306-wnt-defeats-france-1-0-at-shebelieves-cup-on-stoppage-time-goal-from-alex-morgan |title=WNT Defeats France 1–0 at SheBelieves Cup on Stoppage Time Goal From Alex Morgan in Front of Record Crowd in Nashville |date=March 6, 2016 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 21, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2016/03/10/03/54/160309-wnt-downs-germany-2-1-to-claim-inaugural-shebelieves-cup-title |title=USA Defeats Germany 2–1 to Win 2016 SheBelieves Cup |date=March 9, 2016 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 21, 2016}}</ref>
Sauerbrunn joined a 23-player roster for a training camp ahead of two matches against Colombia in early April.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2016/03/22/14/31/160322-wnt-ellis-names-23-players-for-april-friendly-matches-against-colombia |title=Ellis Names 23 Players for April Friendly Matches Against Colombia |date=March 22, 2016 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 17, 2016}}</ref> She appeared in both matches, but did not play all 90 minutes in either game.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2016/04/06/20/35/160406-wnt-defeats-colombia-7-0-in-front-of-record-crowd-in-connecticut |title=U.S. WNT Defeats Colombia 7–0 in Front of Record Crowd in Connecticut |date=April 6, 2016 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 17, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2016/04/10/17/15/160410-wnt-tops-colombia-3-0-in-front-of-sold-out-crowd-in-pennsylvania |title=U.S. WNT Tops Colombia 3–0 in Front of Sold-Out Crowd in Pennsylvania |date=April 10, 2016 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 17, 2016}}</ref> Sauerbrunn was on the roster for another two-game series against Japan in early June<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2016/05/18/14/13/160518-wnt-ellis-names-25-players-to-training-camp-roster-for-japan-friendlies |title=Ellis Names 25 Players for Japan Friendlies |date=May 18, 2016 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 17, 2016}}</ref> and she started in both games.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2016/06/03/05/03/160602-wnt-and-japan-play-to-thrilling-3-3-draw-before-sold-out-crowd-in-colorado |title=USA and Japan Play to Thrilling 3–3 Draw Before Sold Out Crowd in Colorado |date=June 3, 2016 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 17, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2016/06/05/21/26/160605-wnt-beats-japan-2-0-in-front-of-record-ohio-crowd |title=Johnston, Morgan Goals Lift USA to 2–0 Win vs. Japan in Front of Record Ohio Crowd |date=June 5, 2016 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 17, 2016}}</ref>
On July 12, 2016, Sauerbrunn was named to the 18-player team that would represent the United States at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2016/07/12/15/35/160712-wnt-jill-ellis-names-2016-us-olympic-womens-soccer-team |title=USA Head Coach Jill Ellis Names 2016 U.S. Olympic Women's Soccer Team |date=July 12, 2016 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 17, 2016}}</ref> She made her first appearance in Rio on August 3 in the team's opening match against New Zealand. The match marked her first Olympic start and she was subsequently named the Woman of the Match.<ref name=":19">{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2016/08/04/00/21/160803-wnt-160803-wnt-usa-opens-2016-olympic-games-with-2-0-group-g-win-against-new-zealand |title=USA Opens 2016 Olympic Games With 2–0 Group G Win Against New Zealand |date=August 3, 2016 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=August 7, 2016}}</ref> She also appeared in the second group match against France, helping the United States take away another victory and secure their first place finish in the group.<ref name=":22">{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2016/08/06/22/55/160806-wnt-usa-seizes-contron-of-group-g-with-1-0-win-vs-france-at-2016-olympics |title=USA Seizes Control of Group G with 1–0 Win vs. France at 2016 Olympics |date=August 6, 2016 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=August 7, 2016}}</ref> Sauerbrunn played all 90 minutes of the team's final group match against Colombia on August 9, which ended in a 2–2 draw.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2016/08/09/23/48/160809-wnt-wins-group-g-with-2-2-draw-vs-colombia-at-2016-olympics |title=USA Wins Group G with 2–2 Draw vs. Colombia at 2016 Olympics |date=August 9, 2016 |access-date=August 12, 2016 |website=U.S. Soccer}}</ref> In the quarterfinals, Sauerbrunn started in the match against [[Sweden women's national football team|Sweden]] on August 12. The game was tied 1–1 after both regulation time and extra time. The United States were then defeated by Sweden in penalty kicks.<ref name=swedenaug12>{{cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2016/08/12/19/37/160812-wnt-falls-to-sweden-4-3-in-penalty-shootout-after-1-1-draw-in-2016-olympic-quarterfinals |title=Dominant USA Falls to Sweden 4–3 in Penalty Shootout after 1–1 Draw in 2016 Olympic Quarterfinals |date=August 12, 2016 |access-date=August 12, 2016}}</ref>
====2019 FIFA Women's World Cup====
In May 2019, she was named to the final 23-player roster for the [[2019 FIFA Women's World Cup]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2019/05/01/23/56/wnt-usa-roster-2019-womens-world-cup-france |title=MEET THE USA'S 2019 FIFA WOMEN'S WORLD CUP TEAM |website=U.S. Soccer |date=May 1, 2019}}</ref> Sauerbrunn appeared in 6 of the 7 matches for the USWNT during the tournament, missing only the opening match vs [[Thailand women's national football team|Thailand]]. The United States went on to defeat the [[Netherlands women's national football team|Netherlands]] 2–0 in the final, winning back-to-back [[FIFA Women's World Cup|World Cup]] titles and the fourth overall World Cup title for the United States women's national team.<ref name="WC History">{{cite news |first1=Steven |last1=Goff |first2=Emily |last2=Giambalvo |title=U.S. wins World Cup with a final four-star performance |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2019/07/07/uswnt-netherlands-world-cup-final/?noredirect=on |newspaper=The Washington Post |date=July 7, 2019}}</ref>
===Organized labor activism===
In March 2016, Sauerbrunn was one of five women's national team players to file a complaint with the [[Equal Employment Opportunity Commission]] alleging wage discrimination as compared to the men's national team.<ref name="ESPNMar31">{{cite news |title=U.S. women's team files wage-discrimination action vs. U.S. Soccer |url=https://www.espn.com/espnw/sports/story/_/id/15102506/women-national-team-files-wage-discrimination-action-vs-us-soccer-federation |work=[[ESPN]] |agency=[[Associated Press]] |date=March 31, 2016 |access-date=April 7, 2023}}</ref>
Sauerbrunn was active in [[collective bargaining agreement]] negotiations with [[U.S. Soccer]] for several years, from at least the expiration of the previous agreement in December 2016.<ref>{{cite magazine |url=https://www.si.com/soccer/2016/12/01/becky-sauerbrunn-uswnt-cba-us-soccer-eeoc |title=USWNT co-captain Sauerbrunn on state of CBA talks: 'We're far apart' |date=December 1, 2016 |access-date=April 7, 2023 |magazine=[[Sports Illustrated]] |first=Alexander |last=Abnos}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.socceramerica.com/publications/article/80910/becky-sauerbrunn-on-her-off-field-leadership-play.html |title=Becky Sauerbrunn on her off-field leadership, player power, and Carlos Cordeiro |date=January 8, 2019 |access-date=April 7, 2023 |work=[[Soccer America]]}}</ref> In February 2017, she was among the players elected to represent the team in negotiations with the federation in April 2017<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.denverpost.com/2017/04/05/womens-national-team-us-soccer-contract-talk/ |title=Women's national team and U.S. Soccer intensify talks on new contract |date=April 5, 2017 |access-date=April 7, 2023 |agency=[[Associated Press]] |work=[[The Denver Post]]}}</ref> and continued to be elected to and serve in this executive committee role in subsequent years.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2018/03/04/sports/soccer/us-womens-soccer-equality.html |title=In Fight for Equality, U.S. Women's Soccer Team Leads the Way |date=March 4, 2018 |access-date=April 7, 2023 |work=[[The New York Times]] |first=Andrew |last=Das}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://uswntplayers.com/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191214123627/https://uswntplayers.com/ |title=U.S. Women's National Team Players Association - OOSA |archive-date=December 14, 2019 |access-date=April 7, 2023 |url-status=live}}</ref> On March 4, 2020, the association announced that it had named Sauerbrunn as its first president.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/united-states-usaw/story/4067019/becky-sauerbrunn-named-first-uswntpa-president |title=Becky Sauerbrunn named first USWNTPA president |date=March 4, 2020 |access-date=April 7, 2023 |work=[[ESPN]] |first=Graham |last=Hays}}</ref>
Sauerbrunn represented the players association at the signing of the team's new collective bargaining agreement on September 6, 2022, prior to a national team friendly against [[Nigeria women's national football team|Nigeria]] in [[Washington, D.C.]], and gave a speech to the audience where she declared the agreement to be "a huge win for workers and for labor rights".<ref>{{cite news |url=https://theathletic.com/3574110/2022/09/07/uswnt-cba-ussf/ |title=The USWNT make history with CBA signing, but the players know there's more to be done |date=September 7, 2022 |access-date=April 7, 2023 |work=[[The Athletic]] |first=Meg |last=Linehan}}</ref><ref>{{cite AV media |date=September 6, 2022 |url=https://twitter.com/USWNT/status/1567307606431236096 |title=The Captain is speaking. |location=Washington, D.C. |language=English |access-date=April 7, 2023 |time=1:06}}</ref>
==Personal life==
{{as of|November 2017}}, Sauerbrunn is in a relationship with Zola Short.<ref>{{cite AV media |date=November 8, 2017 |url=https://twitter.com/ussoccer_wnt/status/928307451950137345?s=21 |title=The Journey to the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup |location=Portland, Oregon |language=English |access-date=April 7, 2023 |time=1:09}}</ref>
== Player statistics ==
===International summary===
{{updated|match played February 26, 2024}}
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
!National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals!!Assists
|-
|rowspan=18| [[United States women's national soccer team|United States]]
|-
|[[2008 in American soccer#Women's|2008]]|| 2 || 0 || 1
|-
|[[2009 in American soccer#Women|2009]]|| – || – || –
|-
|[[2010 in American soccer#Women|2010]]|| 1 || 0 || 0
|-
|[[2011 in American soccer#Women|2011]]|| 12 || 0 || 0
|-
|[[2012 in American soccer#Women|2012]]|| 22 || 0 || 0
|-
|[[2013 in American soccer#Women|2013]]|| 12 || 0 || 0
|-
|[[2014 in American soccer#Women|2014]]|| 22 || 0 || 1
|-
|[[2015 in American soccer#Women|2015]]|| 25 || 0 || 0
|-
|[[2016 in American soccer#Women|2016]]|| 23 || 0 || 3
|-
|[[2017 in American soccer#Women's|2017]]|| 16 || 0 || 1
|-
|[[2018 in American soccer#Women's|2018]]|| 14 || 0 || 1
|-
|[[2019 in American soccer#Women's|2019]]|| 22 || 0 || 0
|-
|[[2020 in American soccer#Women's|2020]]|| 7 || 0 || 0
|-
|[[2021 in American soccer#Women's|2021]]|| 21 || 0 || 0
|-
|[[2022 in American soccer#Women's|2022]]|| 12 || 0 || 0
|-
|[[2023 in American soccer#Women's|2023]]|| 6 || 0 || 0
|-
|[[2024 in American soccer#Women's|2024]]|| 2 || 0 || 0
|-
!colspan=2| Total || 219 || 0 || 7
|}
=== World Cup and Olympic appearances ===
{| class="wikitable collapsible" style="width:100%; font-size:90%;"
|-
!Match
!Date
!Location
!Opponent
!Lineup
!Result
!Competition
|-
| colspan=7 align=center {{fb bg world cup final tournament}} |'''[[2011 FIFA Women's World Cup]]'''
|-
|{{center|1}}
|2011-07-13<ref name=":13" />
|[[Mönchengladbach, Germany]]
|{{Fbw|FRA}}
|Start
|3–1 W
|{{fb bg world cup final tournament}}|[[2011 FIFA Women's World Cup#Semi-finals|Semi-final]]
|-
| colspan=7 align=center {{fb bg olympic tournament}} |'''[[Football at the 2012 Summer Olympics – Women's tournament|2012 Women's Olympic Football Tournament]]'''
|-
|{{center|2}}
|2012-07-31<ref name=":14" />
|rowspan=2|[[Manchester, England]]
|{{Fbw|PRK}}
|on 75' (off [[Rachel Van Hollebeke|Buehler]])
|1–0 W
|{{fb bg olympic tournament}}|[[Football at the 2012 Summer Olympics – Women's tournament#Group G|Group stage]]
|-
|{{center|3}}
|2012-08-06<ref name=":16" />
|{{Fbw|CAN}}
|on 110' (off Buehler)
|4–3 W
|{{fb bg olympic tournament}}|[[Football at the 2012 Summer Olympics – Women's tournament#Semi-finals|Semi-final]]
|-
|{{center|4}}
|2012-08-09<ref name=":17" />
|[[London, England]]
|{{Fbw|JPN}}
|on 80' (off Buehler)
|2–1 W
|{{fb bg olympic tournament}}|[[Football at the 2012 Summer Olympics – Women's tournament#Gold medal match|Gold medal match]]
|-
| colspan=7 align=center {{fb bg world cup final tournament}} |'''[[2015 FIFA Women's World Cup]]'''
|-
|{{center|5}}
|2015-06-08<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2015/06/08/21/40/150608-wnt-v-aus-gamestory |title=Rapinoe Brace Powers WNT to 3–1 World Cup Opening Win Over Australia |date=June 8, 2015 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 24, 2016}}</ref>
|rowspan=2|[[Winnipeg, Manitoba]]
|{{Fbw|AUS}}
|Start
|3–1 W
|{{fb bg world cup final tournament}}|[[2015 FIFA Women's World Cup#Group D|Group stage]]
|-
|{{center|6}}
|2015-06-12<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2015/06/12/20/59/150612-wnt-v-swe-game-story |title=USA Remains Top of Group D After 0–0 Draw with Sweden |date=June 12, 2015 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 24, 2016}}</ref>
|{{Fbw|SWE}}
|Start
|0–0 D
|{{fb bg world cup final tournament}}|[[2015 FIFA Women's World Cup#Group D|Group stage]]
|-
|{{center|7}}
|2015-06-16<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2015/06/16/19/31/150616-wnt-v-nga-game-story |title=USA Through to Round of 16 After 1–0 Win against Nigeria |date=June 16, 2015 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 24, 2016}}</ref>
|[[Vancouver, British Columbia]]
|{{Fbw|NGA}}
|Start
|1–0 W
|{{fb bg world cup final tournament}}|[[2015 FIFA Women's World Cup#Group D|Group stage]]
|-
|{{center|8}}
|2015-06-22<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2015/06/22/20/43/150622-wnt-v-col-gamestory |title=USA Advances to 2015 World Cup Quarterfinal with 2–0 Win Against Colombia |date=June 22, 2015 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 24, 2016}}</ref>
|[[Edmonton, Alberta]]
|{{Fbw|COL}}
|Start
|2–0 W
|{{fb bg world cup final tournament}}|[[2015 FIFA Women's World Cup#Round of 16|Round of 16]]
|-
|{{center|9}}
|2015-06-26<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2015/06/26/21/05/150626-wnt-v-chn-gamestory |title=WNT Shuts Out China 1–0 to Advance to 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup Semifinal |date=June 26, 2015 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 24, 2016}}</ref>
|[[Ottawa, Ontario]]
|{{Fbw|CHN}}
|Start
|1–0 W
|{{fb bg world cup final tournament}}|[[2015 FIFA Women's World Cup#Quarter-finals|Quarter-final]]
|-
|{{center|10}}
|2015-06-30<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2015/06/30/20/33/150630-wnt-v-ger-gamestory |title=WNT Downs World No. 1 Germany 2–0 to Advance to 2015 World Cup Final |date=June 30, 2015 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 24, 2016}}</ref>
|[[Montreal, Quebec]]
|{{Fbw|GER}}
|Start
|2–0 W
|{{fb bg world cup final tournament}}|[[2015 FIFA Women's World Cup#Semi-finals|Semi-final]]
|-
|{{center|11}}
|2015-07-05<ref name=":18" />
|Vancouver, British Columbia
|{{Fbw|JPN}}
|Start
|5–2 W
|{{fb bg world cup final tournament}}|[[2015 FIFA Women's World Cup#Final|Final]]
|-
| colspan=7 align=center {{fb bg olympic tournament}} |'''[[Football at the 2016 Summer Olympics – Women's tournament|2016 Women's Olympic Football Tournament]]'''
|-
|{{center|12}}
|2016-08-03<ref name=":19" />
|rowspan=2|[[Belo Horizonte, Brazil]]
|{{Fbw|NZL}}
|Start
|2–0 W
|{{fb bg olympic tournament}}|[[Football at the 2016 Summer Olympics – Women's tournament#Group G|Group stage]]
|-
|{{center|13}}
|2016-08-06<ref name=":22" />
|{{Fbw|FRA}}
|Start
|1–0 W
|{{fb bg olympic tournament}}|[[Football at the 2016 Summer Olympics – Women's tournament#Group G|Group stage]]
|-
|{{center|14}}
|2016-08-09<ref>{{cite web |first=Tim |last=Hill |title=Olympic women's football: Colombia 2-2 USA – as it happened |url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/live/2016/aug/09/olympic-womens-football-colombia-usa-live?page=with:block-57aa59a6e4b033cb0795e91c#liveblog-navigation |work=The Guardian |date=August 6, 2016}}</ref>
|[[Manaus, Brazil]]
|{{Fbw|COL}}
|Start
|2–2 D
|{{fb bg olympic tournament}}|[[Football at the 2016 Summer Olympics – Women's tournament#Group G|Group stage]]
|-
|{{center|15}}
|2016-08-12<ref name=swedenaug12/>
|[[Brasília, Brazil]]
|{{Fbw|SWE}}
|Start
|1–1 (pso 3–4) (L)
|{{fb bg olympic tournament}}|[[Football at the 2016 Summer Olympics – Women's tournament – Knockout stage#Quarter-finals|Quarter-final]]
|-
| colspan=7 align=center {{fb bg world cup final tournament}} |'''[[2019 FIFA Women's World Cup]]'''
|-
|{{center|16}}
|2019-06-16<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2019/06/usa-through-to-world-cup-knockout-rounds-with-3-0-victory-against-chile |title=USA Through to World Cup Knockout Rounds After 3-0 Victory Against Chile in Group F}}</ref>
|[[Paris, France]]
|{{Fbw|CHI}}
|Start
|3–0 W
|{{fb bg world cup final tournament}}|[[2019 FIFA Women's World Cup Group F#United States vs Chile|Group stage]]
|-
|{{center|17}}
|2019-06-20<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2019/06/fifa-world-cup-2019-usa-vs-sweden-match-recap-standings-bracket-stats |title=FIFA World Cup 2019 - USA vs. Sweden - Stats, Recap, and Bracket}}</ref>
|[[Le Havre, France]]
|{{Fbw|SWE}}
|Start
|2–0 W
|{{fb bg world cup final tournament}}|[[2019 FIFA Women's World Cup Group F#Sweden vs United States|Group stage]]
|-
|{{center|18}}
|2019-06-24<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2019/06/world-cup-2019-uswnt-vs-spain-match-report-stats-standings-bracket |title=World Cup 2019: USA vs. Spain - Match Report, Stats, Standings & Bracket}}</ref>
|[[Reims, France]]
|{{Fbw|ESP}}
|Start
|2–1 W
|{{fb bg world cup final tournament}}|[[2019 FIFA Women's World Cup knockout stage#Spain vs United States|Round of 16]]
|-
|{{center|19}}
|2019-06-28<ref>{{cite web |title=Megan Rapinoe Scores Twice as USA Defeats France 2-1 to Reach 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup Semifinals |url=https://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2019/06/world-cup-2019-uswnt-vs-france-match-report-stats-standings-bracket |website=U.S. Soccer |date=June 28, 2019}}</ref>
| Paris, France
|{{Fbw|FRA}}
|Start
|2–1 W
|{{fb bg world cup final tournament}}|[[2019 FIFA Women's World Cup knockout stage#France vs United States|Quarter-final]]
|-
|{{center|20}}
|2019-07-02<ref>{{cite web |title=USA Earns Record Fifth Berth to a Women's World Cup Final With 2-1 Win Against England in Semifinal |url=https://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2019/07/world-cup-2019-uswnt-vs-england-match-report-stats-standings-bracket |website=U.S. Soccer |date=July 2, 2019}}</ref>
|rowspan=2|[[Décines-Charpieu]], France
|{{Fbw|ENG}}
|Start
|2–1 W
|{{fb bg world cup final tournament}}|[[2019 FIFA Women's World Cup knockout stage#France vs United States|Semi-final]]
|-
|{{center|21}}
|2019-07-07<ref name="2019 FIFA Final">{{cite web |title=USA Wins Back-to-Back Women's World Cup Titles With 2-0 Triumph Against the Netherlands |url=https://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2019/07/usa-vs-netherlands-match-report-recap-stats-highlights |website=U.S. Soccer |date=July 7, 2019}}</ref>
|{{Fbw|NED}}
|Start
|2–0 W
|{{fb bg world cup final tournament}}|[[2019 FIFA Women's World Cup knockout stage#France vs United States|Final]]
|-
| colspan=7 align=center {{fb bg olympic tournament}} |'''[[Football at the 2020 Summer Olympics – Women's tournament|2020 Women's Olympic Football Tournament]]'''
|-
|{{center|22}}
|2021-07-21<ref>{{cite web |url=https://olympics.com/tokyo-2020/olympic-games/en/results/football/results-women-gpg-000100-.htm |title=Sweden 3, United States 0 - 2020 Olympic Match Recap |date=July 21, 2021 |website=Olympics |access-date=July 22, 2021 |archive-date=August 9, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210809162611/https://olympics.com/tokyo-2020/olympic-games/en/results/football/results-women-gpg-000100-.htm |url-status=dead}}</ref>
|[[Tokyo, Japan]]
|{{Fbw|SWE}}
|Start
|0–3 L
|{{fb bg olympic tournament}}|[[Football at the 2020 Summer Olympics – Women's tournament – Group G#Sweden vs United States|Group stage]]
|-
|{{center|23}}
|2021-07-27<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.fifa.com/tournaments/womens/womensolympic/tokyo2020/match-center/400065445 |title=United States vs. Australia |date=July 27, 2021 |website=FIFA}}</ref>
|[[Kashima, Ibaraki|Kashima, Japan]]
|{{fbw|AUS}}
|Start
|0–0 D
|{{fb bg olympic tournament}}|[[Football at the 2020 Summer Olympics – Women's tournament – Group G#United States vs Australia|Group stage]]
|-
|{{center|24}}
|2021-07-30<ref>{{cite web |url=https://olympics.com/tokyo-2020/olympic-games/en/results/football/results-women-qfnl-000300-.htm |title=Football - Netherlands vs United States - Quarter-final Results |date=July 30, 2021 |website=Olympics |access-date=July 31, 2021 |archive-date=July 29, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210729214627/https://olympics.com/tokyo-2020/olympic-games/en/results/football/results-women-qfnl-000300-.htm |url-status=dead}}</ref>
|[[Yokohama, Japan]]
|{{fbw|NED}}
|Start
|2–2 (pso 4–2) W
|{{fb bg olympic tournament}}|[[Football at the 2020 Summer Olympics – Women's tournament – Knockout stage#Netherlands vs United States|Quarter-final]]
|-
|{{center|25}}
|2021-08-02<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.fifa.com/tournaments/womens/womensolympic/tokyo2020/match-center/400065451 |title=United States vs. Canada |date=August 2, 2021 |website=FIFA}}</ref>
|Kashima, Japan
|{{fbw|CAN}}
|Start
|0–1 L
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== Honors and awards ==
'''Røa IL'''
* [[Toppserien]]: [[2009 Toppserien|2009]]
'''FC Kansas City'''
* [[National Women's Soccer League|NWSL Championship]]: [[2014 FC Kansas City season|2014]],<ref>{{cite web |date=August 31, 2014 |title=FC Kansas City Earns 2014 NWSL Championship |url=http://www.fckansascity.com/2014/08/31/fc-kansas-city-earns-2014-nwsl-championship/ |access-date=November 12, 2014 |publisher=FC Kansas City}}</ref> [[2015 FC Kansas City season|2015]]
'''Portland Thorns FC'''
* NWSL Community Shield: [[2020 National Women's Soccer League season#Fall Series|2020]]
* [[NWSL Challenge Cup]]: [[2021 NWSL Challenge Cup|2021]]
* [[International Champions Cup]]: [[2021 Women's International Champions Cup|2021]]<ref>{{cite web |last=Snipes |first=Tyler |date=August 22, 2021 |title=The Portland Thorns are WICC Champions! |url=https://www.internationalchampionscup.com/news/wicc-tournament-recap |website=International Champions Cup}}</ref>
* [[NWSL Shield]]: [[2021 National Women's Soccer League season#Regular Season|2021]]
* [[NWSL Championship]]: [[2022 National Women's Soccer League season#Playoffs|2022]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Azzi |first=Alex |date=October 30, 2022 |title=Portland Thorns win 2022 NWSL Championship, MVP Smith scores game winner |url=https://onherturf.nbcsports.com/2022/10/29/portland-thorns-win-2022-nwsl-championship/ |access-date=2022-11-01 |website=On Her Turf |language=en-US}}</ref>
'''United States'''
* [[FIFA Women's World Cup]]: [[2015 FIFA Women's World Cup|2015]], [[2019 FIFA Women's World Cup|2019]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rosenblatt |first=Kalhan |date=July 7, 2019 |title=U.S. women's soccer team wins 2019 World Cup over the Netherlands in 2-0 final |url=https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/u-s-women-s-soccer-team-win-2019-world-cup-n1027206 |access-date=January 8, 2023 |website=NBC News |language=}}</ref>
* [[CONCACAF W Championship|CONCACAF Women's Championship]]: [[2010 CONCACAF Women's Championship|2010]], [[2014 CONCACAF Women's Championship|2014]], [[2018 CONCACAF Women's Championship|2018]],<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.concacaf.com/en/article/canada-v-united-states-recap |title=Lavelle and Morgan lift the United States over Canada for the 2018 CWC title |date=October 17, 2018 |website=CONCACAF |archive-date=July 1, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190701145147/https://www.concacaf.com/en/article/canada-v-united-states-recap |url-status=live}}</ref> [[2022 CONCACAF W Championship|2022]]<ref>{{cite news |first=Andrew |last=Das |title=U.S. Women Beat Canada to Claim Spot in Paris Olympics |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2022/07/19/sports/soccer/uswnt-canada-concacaf-w-championship.html |work=The New York Times |date=July 19, 2022}}</ref>
* [[CONCACAF W Gold Cup]]: [[2024 CONCACAF W Gold Cup|2024]]<ref>{{cite web |date=March 11, 2024 |title=Horan the hero as USA down Brazil to win W Gold Cup crown|url=https://www.concacaf.com/w-gold-cup/news/horan-the-hero-as-usa-down-brazil-to-win-w-gold-cup-crown/ |access-date=March 11, 2024|website=CONCACAF.com}}</ref>
* [[CONCACAF Women's Olympic Qualifying Tournament]]: [[2012 CONCACAF Women's Olympic Qualifying Tournament|2012]], [[2016 CONCACAF Women's Olympic Qualifying Tournament|2016]], <ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2016/02/22/03/30/160221-wnt-defeats-canada-2-0-to-claim-2016-olympic-qualifying-title |title=WNT Defeats Canada 2–0 to Claim 2016 Olympic Qualifying Title |website=U.S. Soccer |date=February 21, 2016}}</ref> [[2020 CONCACAF Women's Olympic Qualifying Championship|2020]]<ref>{{cite web |title=U.S. Women's National Team Wins 2020 CONCACAF Women's Olympic Qualifying Tournament with 3-0 Victory Over Canada |url=https://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2020/02/2020-concacaf-womens-olympic-qualifying-final-uswnt-3-canada-0-match-report-stats |work=U.S. Soccer |date=February 9, 2020}}</ref>
* [[Summer Olympic Games|Summer Olympics]]: [[Summer Olympic Games|Gold Medal]]: [[Football at the 2012 Summer Olympics – Women's tournament|2012]]; [[Summer Olympic Games|Bronze Medal]]: [[Football at the 2020 Summer Olympics – Women's tournament|2020]]
* [[SheBelieves Cup]]: [[2016 SheBelieves Cup|2016]], <ref>{{cite web |title=USA Defeats Germany 2–1 to Win 2016 SheBelieves Cup |url=https://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2016/03/10/03/54/160309-wnt-downs-germany-2-1-to-claim-inaugural-shebelieves-cup-title |work=U.S. Soccer |date=March 9, 2016}}</ref> [[2020 SheBelieves Cup|2020]],<ref>{{cite web |title=USA Wins 2020 SheBelieves Cup With 3-1 Victory vs. Japan |url=https://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2020/03/2020-shebelieves-cup-usa-3-japan-1-match-report-stats-standings |work=U.S. Soccer |date=March 11, 2020}}</ref> [[2021 SheBelieves Cup|2021]],<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2021/02/shebelieves-cup-uswnt-6-argentina-0-match-report-stats-standings |title=U.S. Women's National Team Rolls to Title at 2021 SheBelieves Cup, Presented by Visa, With Dominant 6-0 Victory Against Argentina |date=February 25, 2021 |website=U.S. Soccer}}</ref> [[2022 SheBelieves Cup|2022]],<ref>{{cite web |title=U.S. Women's National Team Defeats Iceland 5-0 to Win Third Consecutive and Fifth Overall SheBelieves Cup Title, Presented by Visa |url=https://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2022/02/2022-shebelieves-cup-uswnt-5-iceland-0-match-report-stats-standings |work=U.S. Soccer |date=February 23, 2022}}</ref> [[2023 SheBelieves Cup|2023]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Herrera |first=Sandra |date=February 22, 2023 |title=USWNT vs. Brazil score: USA win SheBelieves Cup with Alex Morgan and Mallory Swanson dominating in attack |url=https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/uswnt-vs-brazil-score-usa-win-shebelieves-cup-with-alex-morgan-and-mallory-swanson-dominating-in-attack/live/ |access-date=February 23, 2023 |website=CBS Sports |language=}}</ref>
* [[Algarve Cup]]: 2011, 2013, 2015
* Four Nations Tournament: 2008, 2011
* Nordic Cup: 2007, 2008
* Tournament of Nations: [[2018 Tournament of Nations|2018]]
'''Individual'''
* [[National Soccer Coaches Association of America|NSCAA]] Youth All-American: 2001<ref name="UVbio" />
* NSCAA Adidas (U-17) All-American: 2002<ref name="UVbio" />
* Parade All-American: 2002, 2003<ref name="UVbio" />
* Missouri Gatorade Player of the Year: 2003<ref name="UVbio" />
* Soccer Times All-American Third Team: 2003<ref name=":6" />
* ACC Freshman of the Year: 2003<ref name=":7" />
* ACC All-Freshman Team: 2003<ref name=":7" />
* Soccer Buzz Mid-Atlantic Region Freshman of the Year: 2003<ref name=":6" />
* Soccer Buzz National Freshman of the Year Finalist: 2003<ref name=":6" />
* Soccer Buzz Freshman All-American First Team: 2003<ref name=":6" />
* All-ACC Second Team: 2003, 2005<ref name=":7" />
* Soccer Buzz All-American Second Team: 2003, 2007<ref name=":6" />
* NSCAA All-American First Team: 2003, 2007<ref name=":6" />
* Soccer Buzz All-American Honorable Mention: 2005<ref name=":6" />
* NSCAA All-American Second Team: 2006<ref name=":6" />
* Soccer Buzz All-American Third Team: 2006<ref name=":6" />
* All-ACC First Team: 2006, 2007<ref name=":7" />
* Academic All-American: 2007<ref name=":6" />
* NSCAA Scholar-Athlete of the Year: 2007<ref name=":6" />
* VaSID State Player of the Year: 2007<ref name=":6" />
* ACC Player of the Year: 2007<ref name=":7" />
* ACC All-Tournament Team: 2007<ref name=":7" />
* ACC All-Academic Team: 2005, 2006, 2007<ref name=":7" />
* NSCAA All-Region: 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007<ref name=":6" />
* VaSID First Team All-State: 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007<ref name=":6" />
* ACC Postgraduate Scholarship Award: 2008<ref name=":7" />
* [[U.S. Soccer Athlete of the Year]] Nominee: 2015
* BBC Women's Footballer of the Year Nominee: 2016
* [[International Federation of Football History & Statistics#IFFHS CONCACAF Woman Team of the Decade 2011–2020|IFFHS CONCACAF Woman Team of the Decade]] 2011–2020<ref>{{cite web |date=January 29, 2021 |title=IFFHS WOMAN TEAM - CONCACAF - OF THE DECADE 2011-2020 |url=https://www.iffhs.com/index.php/posts/927 |work=IFFHS}}</ref>
* [[CONCACAF W Championship]] Best XI: [[2022 CONCACAF W Championship|2022]]<ref name="2022BestXI">{{Cite web |date=July 19, 2022 |title=Dumornay, Lavelle and Shaw headline CMU20 Best XI |url=https://www.concacaf.com/women-s-championship/news/dumornay-lavelle-and-shaw-headline-cwc22-best-xi/ |access-date=November 2, 2022 |website=[[CONCACAF]] |language=en}}</ref>
* [[NWSL awards|NWSL Defender of the Year]]: [[2013 NWSL season|2013]], [[2014 NWSL season|2014]], [[2015 NWSL season|2015]], [[2019 NWSL season|2019]]
* NWSL Best XI: [[2013 National Women's Soccer League season#Annual awards|2013]], [[2014 National Women's Soccer League season#Annual awards|2014]], [[2015 National Women's Soccer League season#Annual awards|2015]], [[2016 National Women's Soccer League season#Annual awards|2016]], [[2017 National Women's Soccer League season#Annual awards|2017]], [[2018 National Women's Soccer League season#Annual awards|2018]], [[2019 National Women's Soccer League season#Annual awards|2019]]
* NWSL Second XI: [[2022 National Women's Soccer League season#Annual awards|2022]]
==In popular culture==
Sauerbrunn was featured along with her national teammates in the [[FIFA (video game series)|EA Sports' FIFA video game series]] in ''[[FIFA 16]]'', the first time women players were included in the game.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Barnes |first1=Katie |title=Why 'FIFA 16' is a Landmark for Women |url=http://espn.go.com/espnw/news-commentary/article/13763107/why-fifa-16-landmark-women |work=ESPN |access-date=January 3, 2016 |date=September 28, 2015}}</ref> In September 2015, she was ranked by EA Sports as the No. 10 women's player in the game.<ref>{{cite web |title=FIFA 16 Player Ratings – Top 20 Women |url=https://www.easports.com/fifa/news/2015/fifa-16-ratings-top-20-women |publisher=EA Sports |access-date=January 3, 2016 |date=September 8, 2015}}</ref>
Following the United States' win at the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup, Sauerbrunn and her teammates became the first women's sports team to be honored with a [[Ticker tape parade|Ticker Tape Parade]] in New York City.<ref>{{cite web |title=U.S. women celebrate World Cup with ticker-tape parade in New York City |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/soccer/2015/07/10/uswnt-world-cup-parade-new-york-city/29960353/ |publisher=USA Today |access-date=January 3, 2016 |date=July 11, 2015}}</ref> Each player received a key to the city from Mayor [[Bill de Blasio]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Team USA parades NYC's "Canyon of Heroes" |url=https://www.cbsnews.com/pictures/us-womens-soccer-national-team-ticker-tape-victory-parade-new-york/38/ |work=CBS News |date=July 10, 2015 |access-date=January 3, 2016}}</ref> In October of the same year, the team was honored by [[President Barack Obama]] at the [[White House]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wagner |first1=Laura |title=Obama To U.S. Women's Soccer Team: 'Playing Like A Girl Means You're A Badass' |url=https://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2015/10/27/452260571/obama-to-u-s-womens-soccer-team-playing-like-a-girl-means-youre-a-badass |publisher=NPR |access-date=January 3, 2016 |date=October 27, 2015}}</ref>
In April 2016, it was announced that Sauerbrunn would appear in ads and a 225-foot mural in New York for [[Budweiser]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=McDowell |first1=Sam |title=FC Kansas City captain Becky Sauerbrunn to appear in Budweiser ads for 2016 Olympics |url=http://www.kansascity.com/sports/mls/fc-kansas-city/article74523032.html |publisher=The Kansas City Star |access-date=July 24, 2016 |date=April 28, 2016}}</ref>
==See also==
* '''''<small>{{portal-inline|Women's association football}}</small>'''''
==References==
{{Reflist|30em}}
==Further reading==
* Grainey, Timothy (2012), ''Beyond Bend It Like Beckham: The Global Phenomenon of Women's Soccer'', University of Nebraska Press, {{ISBN|0803240368}}
* Lisi, Clemente A. (2010), ''The U.S. Women's Soccer Team: An American Success Story'', Scarecrow Press, {{ISBN|0810874164}}
* Longman, Jere (2009), ''The Girls of Summer: The U.S. Women's Soccer Team and How it Changed the World'', HarperCollins, {{ISBN|0061877689}}
* Seigerman, David (2017), ''Becky Sauerbrunn'', Alladin, {{ISBN|9781481482172}}
* Stevens, Dakota (2011), ''A Look at the Women's Professional Soccer Including the Soccer Associations, Teams, Players, Awards, and More'', BiblioBazaar, {{ISBN|1241047464}}
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* [https://web.archive.org/web/20111211213456/http://www.virginiasports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=17800 Becky Sauerbrunn] at [[Virginia Cavaliers women's soccer|Virginia Cavaliers]] (archived)
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20061111204720/http://www.uslsoccer.com/teams/4068995/934457-4069026/3195923.html Becky Sauerbrunn] at [[USL W-League (1995–2015)|USL W-League]] (archived)
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| image = Becky Sauerbrunn (49628077113) (cropped).jpg
| image_size = 200
| caption = Sauerbrunn with the [[United States women's national soccer team|United States Women's National Team]] in 2020
| fullname = Rebecca Elizabeth Sauerbrunn<ref>{{cite web |url=https://fdp.fifa.org/assetspublic/ce5/pdf/SquadLists-English.pdf |title=Women's Olympic Football Tournament Tokyo 2020: Squad list, USA |work=[[FIFA]] |page=11 |date=July 7, 2021 |access-date=July 7, 2021}}</ref>
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1985|6|6}}
| birth_place = [[St. Louis, Missouri]]
| height = 5 ft 7 in
| position = [[Center back]]
| currentclub = [[Portland Thorns FC|Portland Thorns]]
| clubnumber = 4
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| youthclubs1 = [[J.B. Marine S.C.|Jefferson Barracks Marine]]
| collegeyears1 = 2003–2007
| college1 = [[Virginia Cavaliers women's soccer|Virginia Cavaliers]]
| collegecaps1 = 90
| collegegoals1 = 2
| years1 = 2005
| clubs1 = [[Boston Renegades]]
| caps1 = 11
| goals1 = 1
| years2 = 2006–2007
| clubs2 = [[Richmond Kickers Destiny]]
| caps2 = 24
| goals2 = 3
| years3 = 2008–2010
| clubs3 = [[Washington Freedom]]
| caps3 = 50
| goals3 = 1
| years4 = 2009
| clubs4 = → [[Røa IL]] (loan)
| caps4 = 5
| goals4 = 1
| years5 = 2011
| clubs5 = [[magicJack (WPS)|magicJack]]
| caps5 = 13
| goals5 = 0
| years6 = 2012
| clubs6 = [[D.C. United Women|D.C. United]]
| caps6 = 4
| goals6 = 1
| years7 = 2013–2017
| clubs7 = [[FC Kansas City]]
| caps7 = 93
| goals7 = 3
| years8 = 2018–2019
| clubs8 = [[Utah Royals FC|Utah Royals]]
| caps8 = 30
| goals8 = 1
| years9 = 2020–
| clubs9 = [[Portland Thorns FC|Portland Thorns]]
| caps9 = 33 <!--REGULAR SEASON APPEARANCES & GOALS ONLY-->
| goals9 = 1 <!--REGULAR SEASON APPEARANCES & GOALS ONLY-->
| nationalyears1 = 2000–2002
| nationalteam1 = United States U-16
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| nationalyears2 = 2003–2004
| nationalteam2 = [[United States women's national under-20 soccer team|United States U-19]]
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| nationalyears3 = 2005–2009
| nationalteam3 = [[United States women's national under-23 soccer team|United States U-23]]
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| nationalyears4 = 2008–
| nationalteam4 = [[United States women's national soccer team|United States]]
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| nationalgoals4 = 0
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{{Medal|Gold| [[2019 FIFA Women's World Cup|2019 France]]| Team }}
{{Medal|Silver | [[2011 FIFA Women's World Cup|2011 Germany]] | Team }}
{{Medal|Competition | [[Football at the Summer Olympics|Olympic Games]] }}
{{Medal|Gold | [[2012 Summer Olympics|2012 London]] | [[Football at the 2012 Summer Olympics – Women's tournament|Team]] }}
{{Medal|Bronze| [[2020 Summer Olympics|2020 Tokyo]] | [[Football at the 2020 Summer Olympics – Women's tournament|Team]] }}
| club-update = October 29, 2022
| nationalteam-update = February 26, 2024
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'''Rebecca Elizabeth Sauerbrunn''' (born June 6, 1985) is an American professional [[soccer]] player for [[Portland Thorns FC]] of the [[National Women's Soccer League]] (NWSL), the highest division of women's professional soccer in the United States. Since 2021, Sauerbrunn is the captain of the [[United States women's national soccer team]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Kassouf |first1=Jeff |title=Becky Sauerbrunn named USWNT captain, again |url=https://equalizersoccer.com/2021/01/17/becky-sauerbrunn-named-uswnt-captain-again-vlatko-andonovski/ |access-date=January 18, 2021 |publisher=The Equalizer |date=January 17, 2021}}</ref> She previously captained [[Utah Royals FC]] and, from 2016 to 2018, co-captained the national team with [[Carli Lloyd]].<ref name="captain" /><ref>{{cite news |last1=Kassouf |first1=Jeff |title=USWNT notebook: Scheduling, captains and other updates from World Cup qualifying camp |url=https://equalizersoccer.com/2018/10/03/uswnt-notebook-captains-europe-january-camp-world-cup-qualifying/ |access-date=October 4, 2018 |publisher=The Equalizer |date=October 3, 2018}}</ref>
Sauerbrunn played collegiate soccer with the [[Virginia Cavaliers women's soccer|Virginia Cavaliers]] from 2003 to 2007. She has previously played professional soccer for [[Utah Royals FC]], [[FC Kansas City]], [[Washington Freedom]], [[Røa IL]], [[MagicJack (WPS)|magicJack]], and [[D.C. United Women|D.C. United]]. While with FC Kansas City, she won two NWSL Championships.
Sauerbrunn won gold with the national team at the [[Football at the 2012 Summer Olympics – Women's tournament|2012 London Summer Olympics]], [[2015 FIFA Women's World Cup]], and [[2019 FIFA Women's World Cup]] and she played for the team at the [[2011 FIFA Women's World Cup]] where the U.S. finished in second place. She made one appearance during the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup, playing during the semifinal match, a 3–1 win against [[France women's national football team|France]]. She was a starting player for the United States at the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup, playing every minute of all seven matches for the team.
==Early life==
Born to Jane and Scott Sauerbrunn in [[St. Louis|St. Louis, Missouri]], Becky was raised with two older brothers, Grant and Adam.<ref name="UVbio">{{cite web |url=http://www.virginiasports.com/sports/w-soccer/mtt/sauerbrunn_becky00.html |title=Beck Sauerbrunn Bio |date=April 24, 2013 |website=University of Virginia – Official Athletics Website |publisher=University of Virginia |access-date=July 18, 2016 |archive-date=March 4, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304000723/http://www.virginiasports.com/sports/w-soccer/mtt/sauerbrunn_becky00.html |url-status=dead}}</ref> Growing up, her brothers motivated her to step up for herself and become physically and mentally tough.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/players/2014/03/15/05/06/becky-sauerbrunn#tab-1 |title=Becky Sauerbrunn |date=April 9, 2014 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 18, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160707091728/http://www.ussoccer.com/players/2014/03/15/05/06/becky-sauerbrunn#tab-1 |archive-date=July 7, 2016 |url-status=dead}}</ref>
Sauerbrunn played with the JB Marine Soccer Club beginning at age 12.<ref name=":1" /> She helped the team win the Missouri State Cup four times as well as a Midwest Regional Championship in 2000.<ref name="UVbio" /><ref name=":0" />
Sauerbrunn attended [[Ladue High School]], where she was a four-year letter winner in soccer, volleyball, and basketball, where she was a three-year starter at [[point guard]].<ref>{{cite interview |url=https://highposthoops.com/2019/06/11/before-becky-sauerbrunn-was-a-world-cup-soccer-champion-high-school-basketball-standout/ |title=Before Becky Sauerbrunn was a World Cup soccer champion, she was a high school basketball standout |date=June 11, 2019 |access-date=April 21, 2023 |work=High Post Hoops |interviewer=Jenn Hatfield |first=Derrick |last=Wallace |quote=She was a four-year varsity player and a three-year starter at point guard for Ladue, which had a combined 76-27 record in her four seasons. ... She was a point guard, so she was literally the coach on the floor.}}</ref> She was named soccer team captain playing as a sweeper and central midfielder. During her senior season, she scored 21 goals and made 19 assists. She was named 2003 Missouri Gatorade Player of the Year, 2002 and 2003 Parade All-American, 2001 NSCAA Youth All-American, and 2002 NSCAA Adidas (U-17) All-American.<ref name="UVbio" /><ref name=":1">{{cite web |url=http://www.laduenews.com/diversions/sports/q-a-with-becky-sauerbrunn/article_2118a6bc-00d5-11e1-8d77-001a4bcf6878.html?mode=story |title=Q&A with Becky Sauerbrunn |last=Watson |first=Lisa |date=October 27, 2011 |website=Ladue News |access-date=July 18, 2016}}</ref>
===University of Virginia, 2003–2007===
Sauerbrunn attended the [[University of Virginia]] and was a member of the [[Virginia Cavaliers]] women's soccer team from 2003 to 2007.
In her freshman season in 2003, Sauerbrunn played in every game for the Cavaliers, starting all 21 of her appearances.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.virginiasports.com/sports/w-soccer/stats/2003-2004/071404aaa.html |title=2003 Statistics |date=July 14, 2004 |website=University of Virginia – Official Athletics Website |publisher=University of Virginia |access-date=July 21, 2016}}</ref> In her 1,970 minutes played, she made two assists.<ref name="UVbio" /> Her first career assist came during a match against Wake Forest on October 11.<ref name="UVbio" /><ref name=":5">{{Cite web |url=http://www.virginiasports.com/sports/w-soccer/spec-rel/all-time-results.html#2000s |title=All-Time Results |website=University of Virginia – Official Athletics Website |publisher=University of Virginia |access-date=July 21, 2016}}</ref> In the first round of the 2003 NCAA Women's Soccer Tournament, Virginia faced William & Mary on November 14. Virginia won the match in penalty kicks and advanced to the second round. In the second round, Virginia faced Villanova on November 16 and lost the match in penalty kicks, halting their advancement in the tournament.<ref name=":5" /> Following the 2003 season, Sauerbrunn received NSCAA All-Region honors, NSCAA All-American First Team honors, All-ACC Second Team honors, and ACC All-Freshman Team honors.<ref name=":6">{{Cite web |url=http://www.virginiasports.com/sports/w-soccer/spec-rel/national-honors.html |title=All-Time Results |website=University of Virginia – Official Athletics Website |publisher=University of Virginia |access-date=July 21, 2016}}</ref><ref name=":7">{{Cite web |url=http://www.virginiasports.com/sports/w-soccer/spec-rel/acc-honors.html |title=ACC Honors and Award Winners |website=University of Virginia – Official Athletics Website |publisher=University of Virginia |access-date=July 21, 2016}}</ref> She was also named ACC Freshman of the Year for 2003.<ref name=":7" />
Sauerbrunn missed the entire 2004 season due to national team obligations at the 2004 FIFA U-20 Women's World Championships in Thailand.<ref name="UVbio" />
In the 2005 season, Sauerbrunn played in every game for the Cavaliers, starting all 25 of her appearances.<ref name=":8">{{Cite web |url=http://www.virginiasports.com/sports/w-soccer/stats/2005-2006/05-va-w-soccer-cumulativestats.html |title=2005 Women's Soccer Statistics |date=November 27, 2005 |website=University of Virginia – Official Athletics Website |access-date=July 21, 2016 |archive-date=September 23, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170923103541/http://www.virginiasports.com/sports/w-soccer/stats/2005-2006/05-va-w-soccer-cumulativestats.html |url-status=dead}}</ref> She scored her first career goal with the Cavaliers on September 16 against St. Bonaventure. Virginia went on to win the match 7–1.<ref name="UVbio" /><ref name=":5" /> In her 2,289 minutes played, she made one goal and two assists.<ref name=":8" /> In the first round of the 2005 NCAA Women's Soccer Tournament, Virginia faced Liberty on November 11. Virginia won the match 4–0 and advanced to the second round. In the second round, Virginia faced Tennessee on November 13. Virginia won the match 3–0 and advanced to the third round. Virginia faced CS Fullerton in the third round and won the game 2–1. In the quarterfinals, Virginia was defeated by UCLA on November 25.<ref name=":5" /> Following the 2005 season, Sauerbrunn received NSCAA All-Region honors and All-ACC Second Team honors.<ref name=":6" /><ref name=":7" /> She was also named to the ACC All-Academic Team.<ref name=":7" />
In the 2006 season, Sauerbrunn played in every game for the Cavaliers, starting all 21 of her appearances.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.virginiasports.com/sports/w-soccer/stats/2006-2007/teamcume.html |title=Virginia Overall Team Statistics (as of Nov 12, 2006) |date=November 12, 2006 |website=University of Virginia – Official Athletics Website |publisher=University of Virginia |access-date=July 21, 2016}}</ref> In the 2006 NCAA Women's Soccer Tournament, Sauerbrunn helped Virginia make it to the third round, where they lost to Texas A&M on November 17.<ref name=":5" /> Following the 2006 season, Sauerbrunn received NSCAA All-Region honors, All-ACC First Team honors, and NSCAA All-American Second Team Honors.<ref name=":6" /><ref name=":7" /> She was also named to the ACC All-Academic Team.<ref name=":7" />
In the 2007 season, Sauerbrunn played in every game for the Cavaliers, starting all 23 of her appearances. In her 2,232 minutes played, she made one goal and three assists.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.virginiasports.com/sports/w-soccer/stats/2007-2008/teamcume.html |title=Virginia Overall Team Statistics (as of Nov 24, 2007) |date=November 24, 2007 |website=University of Virginia – Official Athletics Website |publisher=University of Virginia |access-date=July 21, 2016 |archive-date=August 19, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160819054200/http://www.virginiasports.com/sports/w-soccer/stats/2007-2008/teamcume.html |url-status=dead}}</ref> In the 2007 NCAA Women's Soccer Tournament, Sauerbrunn helped Virginia make it to the third round, where they lost to UCLA in overtime on November 23.<ref name=":5" /> Following the 2007 season, Sauerbrunn received NSCAA All-Region honors, NSCAA All-American First Team Honors, and All-ACC First Team honors. She made the Academic All-American team, the ACC All-Tournament Team, and the ACC All-Academic Team. She was named NSCAA Scholar-Athlete of the Year and ACC Player of the Year.<ref name=":6" /><ref name=":7" />
==Club career==
=== Boston Renegades, 2005 ===
Sauerbrunn played for the [[Boston Renegades]] in the [[USL W-League (1995–2015)|W-League]] in 2005.<ref name=":0" /> The W-League was often used by college players as a summer playing option because of its status as an open league, allowing college players to maintain eligibility.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://equalizersoccer.com/2015/11/06/usl-w-league-folds-21-seasons/ |title=USL W-League, once top flight, folds after 21 seasons |last=Kassouf |first=Jeff |date=November 6, 2015 |website=The Equalizer |access-date=July 19, 2016}}</ref> She made her first appearance for the team on May 20, 2005, against the Long Island Riders.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/13/39/u-s-soccer-wire-may-23-2005 |title=U.S. Soccer Wire: May 23, 2005 |date=May 23, 2005 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 23, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2005/05/21/united-states/w-league/long-island-rough-riders/boston-renegades/326344/ |title=Long Island Rough Riders vs. Boston Renegades – 21 May 2005 – Soccerway |website=Soccer Way |access-date=July 23, 2016}}</ref>
=== Richmond Kickers Destiny, 2006–2007 ===
Sauerbrunn played for the [[Richmond Kickers|Richmond Kickers Destiny]] in the W-League for the 2006 and 2007 seasons.<ref name=":0" /> In her two seasons with the team, Sauerbrunn made 24 appearances, playing 2,137 minutes. Although she was mainly a defensive player, she also scored three goals in her time with the team.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |url=http://www.richmondkickers.com/wleague/282662.html |title=Former Destiny Defender Drafted |date=October 6, 2008 |website=Richmond Kickers |access-date=July 19, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160918070112/http://www.richmondkickers.com/wleague/282662.html |archive-date=September 18, 2016 |url-status=dead}}</ref>
=== Washington Freedom, 2008–2009 ===
Sauerbrunn played for the [[Washington Freedom]] in the W-League for the 2008 season.<ref name=":0" />
The Washington Freedom joined the newly formed [[Women's Professional Soccer]] league for the 2009 season. On October 6, 2008, Sauerbrunn was picked third overall in the first round of the [[2008 WPS General Draft]], which assigned the WPS rights of international and domestic players to the teams in the WPS for the 2009 season.<ref name=":2" /><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.womensprosoccer.com/newsitem_ektid5502.aspx |title=WPS General Draft Results |date=October 6, 2008 |website=Women's Professional Soccer 2009 |publisher=Women's Soccer |access-date=July 19, 2016 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081009032407/http://www.womensprosoccer.com/newsitem_ektid5502.aspx |archive-date=October 9, 2008}}</ref> Sauerbrunn made her first appearance for the team on March 29, 2009, in a match against the [[Los Angeles Sol]].<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |url=http://www.soccerpunter.com/players/75999-Becky-Sauerbrunn |title=Becky Sauerbrunn |website=Soccer Punter |access-date=July 19, 2016}}</ref> She started all 20 games for the Freedom in the regular season and in the team's one playoff match.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":3" /> She made one goal during the season in the 54th minute of the match against the [[Chicago Red Stars]] on April 11.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.soccerpunter.com/soccer-statistics/USA/WPS-2009/match/742467_Washington_Freedom_vs_Chicago_Red_Stars |title=Washington Freedom vs Chicago Red Stars Match Statistics – USA WPS |website=Soccer Punter |access-date=July 19, 2016}}</ref>
=== Røa IL, 2009 ===
Following the 2009 season with the Washington Freedom, Sauerbrunn played for [[Røa IL]] for three months in Norway in [[Toppserien]], the top level professional league for women in Norway.<ref name=":0" /> She made her first appearance for the team on September 26, 2009, in a match against [[Kattem IL]], where she played all 90 minutes and scored a goal in the 13th minute.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.soccerpunter.com/soccer-statistics/Norway/Toppserien-2009/match/736951_R%C3%B8a_IL_vs_Kattem_IL |title=Røa vs Kattem Match Statistics – Norway Toppserien |website=Soccer Punter |access-date=July 19, 2016}}</ref> She made five appearances for Røa IL in the domestic league. Røa were confirmed as league champions on the last day of the season after drawing 0–0 with [[Stabæk Fotball Kvinner|Stabæk]] on October 31,<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.nrk.no/sport/fotball/roa-mester-for-tredje-gang-pa-rad-1.6843987 |title=Røa mester for tredje gang på rad |last=Lote |first=Arve |date=October 31, 2009 |website=NRK |language=no |access-date=July 19, 2016}}</ref> a match in which Sauerbrunn started.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.soccerpunter.com/soccer-statistics/Norway/Toppserien-2009/match/736975_R%C3%B8a_IL_vs_Stab%C3%A6k_Fotball |title=Røa vs Stabæk Match Statistics – Norway Toppserien |website=Soccer Punter |access-date=July 19, 2016}}</ref> She then went on to play in two rounds of [[UEFA Women's Champions League]] against [[Everton F.C.|Everton]] and [[Zvezda 2005 Perm]], helping Røa advance to the quarterfinals.<ref name=":0" />
=== Washington Freedom, 2010 ===
Sauerbrunn returned to the Freedom for the 2010 WPS season. She played in all 24 games of the regular season for the Freedom.<ref name=":3" /> At the end of the regular season, the Freedom ranked fourth in the league and advanced to the playoffs.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.soccerpunter.com/soccer-statistics/USA/WPS-2010/team_info_overall/8092_Washington_Freedom |title=Washington Freedom Soccer Statistics and Results in WPS 2010 |website=Soccer Punter |access-date=July 19, 2016}}</ref> The Freedom faced the Philadelphia Independence in the first round of the playoffs on September 19. Sauerbrunn started the match and played all 120 minutes, which ended in a 1–0 defeat for the Freedom.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.soccerpunter.com/soccer-statistics/USA/WPS-2010/match |title=Philadelphia Indep. vs Washington Freedom Match Statistics – USA WPS |website=Soccer Punter |access-date=July 19, 2016}}</ref>
[[File:Becky Sauerbrunn (cropped).jpg|thumb|405x405px|Sauerbrunn with [[MagicJack (WPS)|magicJack]] during a match against the [[Boston Breakers]] on August 6, 2011]]
=== magicJack, 2011 ===
On December 2, 2010, Dan Borislow bought the Washington Freedom, changed its name to [[MagicJack (WPS)|magicJack]] and relocated the team to [[Boca Raton, Florida]], for the 2011 season.<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |url=http://espn.go.com/espnw/news-commentary/article/7443329/timeline-dan-borislow-dealings-wps |title=Dan Borislow's dealings with WPS |last=Dure |first=Beau |date=January 10, 2012 |website=ESPNW |access-date=July 19, 2016}}</ref> Sauerbrunn remained with the team after the change and made a start in the team's first appearance under the new name on April 23, 2011, against the Boston Breakers, a 1–0 win.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.soccerpunter.com/soccer-statistics/USA/WPS-2011/match/1085256_Washington_Freedom_vs_Boston_Breakers |title=Washington Freedom vs Boston Breakers Match Statistics – USA WPS |website=Soccer Punter |access-date=July 19, 2016}}</ref> She made 13 total appearances for the team in the regular season.<ref name=":0" /> magicJack ended the season ranked third in the league and advanced to the playoffs.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.soccerpunter.com/soccer-statistics/USA/WPS-2011/team_info_overall/8092_Washington_Freedom |title=Washington Freedom Soccer Statistics and Results in WPS 2011 |website=Soccer Punter |access-date=July 19, 2016}}</ref> On August 17, Sauerbrunn appeared in magicJack's match against the Boston Breakers in the first round of the playoffs. magicJack won 3–1 and they advanced to the semifinals. Sauerbrunn started in the semifinal match against Philadelphia Independence, a 2–0 defeat for magicJack.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":3" />
On October 25, 2011, the WPS Board of Governors voted to terminate the magicJack franchise,<ref name=":4" /> accusing Borislow of violations ranging from "unprofessional and disparaging treatment of his players to failure to pay his bills."<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.socceramerica.com/article/59576/wps-owner-borislow-dies-of-heart-attack.html |title=WPS owner Borislow dies of heart attack |date=July 25, 2014 |website=Soccer America Daily |publisher=Soccer America |access-date=July 19, 2016}}</ref> All players were released and became free agents on November 9, 2011.<ref name=":4" />
=== Sky Blue FC, 2012 ===
Sauerbrunn signed with [[Sky Blue FC]] for the 2012 season. However, on January 30, 2012, the WPS Board of Governors voted to suspend the 2012 season because of an ongoing legal dispute with Borislow following the termination of magicJack.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://espn.go.com/espnw/news-commentary/article/7519539/women-professional-soccer-suspends-2012-season-amid-legal-dispute |title=WPS suspends 2012 season |date=January 30, 2012 |website=ESPNW |access-date=July 19, 2016 |agency=Associated Press}}</ref> The league officially folded in May of the same year.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.insidemnsoccer.com/2012/05/20/wps-folds-3-year-stint-lots-problems/ |title=WPS Folds After 3 Year Stint and Lots of Problems |last=Quarstad |first=Brian |date=May 20, 2012 |website=IMSoccer News |access-date=July 19, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160818050809/http://www.insidemnsoccer.com/2012/05/20/wps-folds-3-year-stint-lots-problems/ |archive-date=August 18, 2016 |url-status=dead}}</ref>
=== D.C. United Women, 2012 ===
In March 2012, following the suspension of the 2012 WPS season, Sauerbrunn signed with [[D.C. United Women]] in the W-League for the 2012 season.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.soccerwire.com/news/pro/u-s-womens-national-team-player-becky-sauerbrunn-signs-for-dc-united-women/ |title=U.S. Women's National Team player Becky Sauerbrunn signs for D.C. United Women |date=April 16, 2012 |website=Soccer Wire |access-date=July 19, 2016 |archive-date=December 24, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161224194924/http://www.soccerwire.com/news/pro/u-s-womens-national-team-player-becky-sauerbrunn-signs-for-dc-united-women/ |url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.blackandredunited.com/2012/3/3/2841567/uswnts-becky-sauerbrunn-considering-playing-for-d-c-united-women |title=USWNT's Becky Sauerbrunn considering playing for D.C. United Women |last=Bromley |first=Ben |date=March 3, 2012 |website=SB Nation |publisher=Vox Media |access-date=July 19, 2016}}</ref> She helped the team finish first place in the Eastern Conference but was unable to appear in any playoff matches due to her national team obligations at the [[2012 Summer Olympics]] in [[London]].<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/becky-sauerbrunn-us-women-hope-olympic-success-spurs-renewed-interest-in-pro-league/2012/07/11/gJQACZfxdW_story.html |title=Becky Sauerbrunn, U.S. women hope Olympic success spurs renewed interest in pro league |last=Breen |first=Matt |date=July 14, 2012 |newspaper=Washington Post |access-date=November 30, 2012}}</ref>
=== FC Kansas City, 2013–2017 ===
A new professional league, the [[National Women's Soccer League]], was announced in November 2012.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://equalizersoccer.com/2012/11/21/eight-teams-to-start-new-womens-pro-soccer-league-in-2013/ |title=Eight teams to start new women's pro soccer league in 2013 |last=Lauletta |first=Dan |date=November 21, 2012 |website=The Equalizer |access-date=July 19, 2016}}</ref> On January 11, 2013, Sauerbrunn was allocated to [[FC Kansas City]] via the [[NWSL Player Allocation]], which distributed national team players from the United States, Canada, and Mexico to teams in the NWSL. She was one of three members of the [[United States women's national soccer team|United States women's national team]] that was allocated to FC Kansas City, along with [[Nicole Barnhart]] and [[Lauren Holiday]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/11/45/nwsl-announces-allocation-of-55-national-team-players-to-eight-clubs |title=NWSL Announces Allocation of 55 National Team Players to Eight Clubs |date=January 11, 2013 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 19, 2016}}</ref>
For the 2013 season, Sauerbrunn as named co-captain along with Holiday.<ref name=":9">{{Cite web |url=http://www.fckansascity.com/roster/becky-sauerbrunn/ |title=Becky Sauerbrunn |website=FC Kansas City |access-date=July 21, 2016}}</ref> Sauerbrunn made her first appearance in the team's season opener against the [[Portland Thorns FC|Portland Thorns]] on April 14, 2013.<ref name=":3" /> She went on to make a total of 19 appearances for the team in the regular season in 2013, starting all 19. She helped Kansas City finish second in the league behind the [[Western New York Flash]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://ussoccer.app.box.com/v/2013-nwsl-final-stats |title=2013 Final Regular Season NWSL Statistics |date=August 19, 2013 |website=U.S. Soccer |publisher=National Women's Soccer League |access-date=July 19, 2016}}{{dead link|date=July 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> On August 24, Sauerbrunn played all 120 minutes of the semifinal match against the Portland Thorns, which ended in a 3–2 defeat for Kansas City in overtime.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.timbers.com/post/2013/08/24/nwsl-semifinal-recap-portland-thorns-fc-3-fc-kansas-city-2-ot |title=NWSL Semifinal Recap {{!}} Portland Thorns FC 3, FC Kansas City 2 (OT)|date=August 24, 2013|website=MLS|access-date=July 19, 2016}}</ref> Sauerbrunn was awarded Defender of the Year for the 2013 season.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://nwslsoccer.com/news-2/jul---sep-2013/nwsl-defender-of-the-year--becky-sauerbrunn |title=NWSL Defender of the Year: Becky Sauerbrunn |date=August 22, 2013 |website=National Women's Soccer League |access-date=July 19, 2016 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160917200225/http://nwslsoccer.com/news-2/jul---sep-2013/nwsl-defender-of-the-year--becky-sauerbrunn |archive-date=September 17, 2016}}</ref> She was also named to the 2013 NWSL Best XI.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://nwslsoccer.com/news-2/apr---jun-2014/nwsl-award-winners |title=NWSL Award Winners |website=National Women's Soccer League |access-date=July 21, 2016 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160917191636/http://nwslsoccer.com/news-2/apr---jun-2014/nwsl-award-winners |archive-date=September 17, 2016}}</ref>
In the 2014 season, she once again served as co-captain with Holiday.<ref name=":9" /> Sauerbrunn started all 22 of her appearances in the regular season, playing a total of 1935 minutes and made one goal.<ref name=":10">{{Cite web |url=https://ussoccer.app.box.com/v/2014-nwsl-final-stats |title=2014 Final Regular Season NWSL Statistics |date=August 22, 2014 |website=U.S. Soccer |publisher=National Women's Soccer League |access-date=July 21, 2016}}{{dead link|date=July 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> She scored the first goal in her career with the NWSL on July 30 against the Washington Spirit.<ref name=":11">{{Cite web |url=http://www.fckansascity.com/2014/08/26/becky-sauerbrunn-named-2014-nwsl-defender-year/ |title=Becky Sauerbrunn named 2014 NWSL Defender of the Year |date=August 26, 2014 |website=FC Kansas City |access-date=July 21, 2016 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160806161048/http://www.fckansascity.com/2014/08/26/becky-sauerbrunn-named-2014-nwsl-defender-year/ |archive-date=August 6, 2016}}</ref> She helped Kansas City finish second in the league behind [[Seattle Reign FC]].<ref name=":10" /> On August 23, Kansas City faced the Portland Thorns in the semifinals. Sauerbrunn played all 90 minutes of the match, which ended in a 2–0 win for Kansas City.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.soccerpunter.com/soccer-statistics/USA/NWSL-2014/match/1909543_FC_Kansas_City_vs_Portland_Thorns_FC |title=Kansas City vs Portland Thorns Match Statistics – USA NWSL |date=August 23, 2014 |website=Soccer Punter |access-date=July 21, 2016}}</ref> Sauerbrunn then helped Kansas City defeat Seattle Reign in the championship match on August 31.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.soccerpunter.com/soccer-statistics/USA/NWSL-2014/match/1914235_Seattle_Reign_FC_vs_FC_Kansas_City |title=Seattle Reign vs Kansas City Match Statistics – USA NWSL |date=August 31, 2014 |website=Soccer Punter |access-date=July 21, 2016}}</ref> Sauerbrunn was awarded Defender of the Year for the 2014 season.<ref name=":11" /> She was also named to the 2014 NWSL Best XI.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://equalizersoccer.com/2014/08/29/nwsl-best-xi-announced-seattle-kansas-city/ |title=Seattle, Kansas City lead NWSL Best XI selections |date=August 29, 2014 |website=The Equalizer |access-date=July 21, 2016}}</ref>
Sauerbrunn made 11 appearances for FC Kansas City in the 2015 season, missing nine regular season games due to national team obligations at the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/soccer-insider/wp/2015/04/06/nwsl-teams-balance-2015-schedule-and-absences-with-womens-world-cup/ |title=NWSL teams balance 2015 schedule and absences with Women's World Cup |last=Goff |first=Steven |date=April 6, 2015 |website=Soccer Insider |publisher=The Washington Post |access-date=July 21, 2016}}</ref><ref name=":12">{{Cite web |url=https://ussoccer.app.box.com/s/l1z0zv3w41m3vdaezh28kju65dyrjzq3 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180810071352/https://ussoccer.app.box.com/s/l1z0zv3w41m3vdaezh28kju65dyrjzq3 |url-status=dead |archive-date=August 10, 2018 |title=2015 Final Regular Season NWSL Statistics |date=September 10, 2015 |website=U.S. Soccer |publisher=National Women's Soccer League |access-date=July 21, 2016}}</ref> She helped Kansas City finish third in the league and advance to the playoffs.<ref name=":12" /> Sauerbrunn played all 90 minutes of the semifinal match against Chicago Red Stars on September 13, a 3–0 win for Kansas City.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.fckansascity.com/2015/09/13/recap-fc-kansas-city-advances-to-the-2015-nwsl-final-after-defeating-chicago-at-toyota-park/ |title=Recap: FC Kansas City Advances to the 2015 NWSL Final After Defeating Chicago at Toyota Park |date=September 13, 2015 |website=FC Kansas City |access-date=July 21, 2016 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160806172844/http://www.fckansascity.com/2015/09/13/recap-fc-kansas-city-advances-to-the-2015-nwsl-final-after-defeating-chicago-at-toyota-park/ |archive-date=August 6, 2016}}</ref> Sauerbrunn then helped Kansas City defeat Seattle Reign in the championship match on October 1.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://nwslsoccer.com/news-2/oct---dec-2015/fckc-crowned-2015-nwsl-champions-in-1-0-win-over-seattle |title=FCKC Crowned 2015 NWSL Champions in 1–0 Win Over Seattle |date=October 1, 2015 |website=National Women's Soccer League |access-date=July 21, 2016 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160917191713/http://nwslsoccer.com/news-2/oct---dec-2015/fckc-crowned-2015-nwsl-champions-in-1-0-win-over-seattle |archive-date=September 17, 2016}}</ref> Sauerbrunn was awarded Defender of the Year for the 2015 season and became the first player in NWSL history to win a league award three years in a row.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://nwslsoccer.com/news-2/jul---sep-2015/fckc-s-becky-sauerbrunn-voted-defender-of-the-year |title=FCKC'S Becky Sauerbrunn Voted Defender of the Year |date=September 1, 2015 |website=National Women's Soccer League |access-date=July 21, 2016 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160917194841/http://nwslsoccer.com/news-2/jul---sep-2015/fckc-s-becky-sauerbrunn-voted-defender-of-the-year |archive-date=September 17, 2016}}</ref> She was also named to the 2015 NWSL Best XI for the third time.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.fckansascity.com/2015/09/24/national-womens-soccer-league-announces-2015-best-xi/ |title=National Women's Soccer League Announces 2015 Best XI |date=September 25, 2015 |website=FC Kansas City |access-date=July 21, 2016 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160806154846/http://www.fckansascity.com/2015/09/24/national-womens-soccer-league-announces-2015-best-xi/ |archive-date=August 6, 2016}}</ref>
=== Utah Royals FC, 2018–2019 ===
After FCKC ceased operations, her rights were transferred to [[Utah Royals FC|Utah]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.sltrib.com/sports/rsl/2017/12/21/sources-becky-sauerbrunn-becomes-utah-royals-first-commit/ |title=Becky Sauerbrunn becomes Utah Royals' first commit |publisher=Maddie Lee |date=December 21, 2017}}</ref> Sauerbrunn was named to the NWSL Team of the Month for March, April, May and June.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.nwslsoccer.com/videos/2E0A7F03-1896-8448-2A2B-D1CF4C29FBCC |title=May Team of the Month |access-date=July 3, 2018 |date=June 5, 2018}}</ref> She was named to the NWSL Best XI for the sixth consecutive season, and was named a finalist for Defender of the Year.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.nwslsoccer.com/news/article/2018-nwsl-best-xi-and-second-xi-announced |title=2018 NWSL Best XI and Second XI announced |access-date=September 26, 2018 |date=September 20, 2018}}</ref>
=== Portland Thorns FC, 2020– ===
In March 2020, Utah Royals FC officially traded Sauerbrunn to [[Portland Thorns FC]] in exchange for defender [[Elizabeth Ball (soccer)|Elizabeth Ball]] and $100,000 in allocation money.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/united-states-usaw/story/4066226/nwsl-uswnt-defender-becky-sauerbrunn-traded-to-portland-thorns |title=NWSL: USWNT defender Becky Sauerbrunn traded to Portland Thorns |date=March 3, 2020}}</ref>
On February 7, 2022, Thorns FC announced that the club had signed Sauerbrunn to a one-year contract.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://justwomenssports.com/reads/nwsl-soccer-portland-thorns-sauerbrunn-deal/ |title=Becky Sauerbrunn signs one-year contract with Portland Thorns |date=February 8, 2022 |access-date=April 7, 2023 |work=Just Women's Sports |first=Emma |last=Hruby}}</ref>
On June 19, 2022, Sauerbrunn scored her first goal for Thorns FC in a 6–0 victory against [[Orlando Pride]].<ref>{{cite news |url=https://prosoccerwire.usatoday.com/2022/06/19/becky-sauerbrunn-goal-uswnt-portland-thorns-nwsl/ |title=Becky Sauerbrunn scored a goal. We repeat: Becky Sauerbrunn scored a goal |date=June 19, 2022 |access-date=April 7, 2023 |agency=Pro Soccer Wire |publisher=[[USA Today]] |first=Jason |last=Anderson}}</ref>
On October 4, 2022, following the release of the [[Yates Report]] regarding the [[2021 NWSL abuse scandal]] and other widespread abuse in the league, Sauerbrunn remarked in a press conference that "every owner and executive and [[U.S. Soccer]] official who has repeatedly failed the players, and failed to protect the players, and have not participated fully in these investigations should be gone". The report had implicated Thorns FC executives [[Gavin Wilkinson]] and [[Mike Golub]], and owner [[Merritt Paulson]], in failing to act on reports of abuse, and stated that the Thorns as an organization had failed to cooperate in the investigation. When asked if her statement included Paulson, Sauerbrunn reiterated that her request included "everyone that has continued to fail the players" and "who have not participated in investigations — all of them."<ref>{{cite news |url=https://onherturf.nbcsports.com/2022/10/04/the-players-are-not-doing-well-becky-sauerbrunn-calls-for-change-following-yates-report/ |title='The players are not doing well': Becky Sauerbrunn calls for change following Yates report |date=October 4, 2022 |access-date=April 7, 2023 |work=On Her Turf |publisher=[[NBC Sports]] |first=Alex |last=Azzi}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=https://apnews.com/article/womens-soccer-sports-united-states-international-f41a3657ad9fcd2d495c0b8db00bfdcd |title=US players 'horrified' by report of abuse in women's soccer |date=October 4, 2022 |access-date=April 7, 2023 |work=[[Associated Press|AP News]] |first=Anne M. |last=Peterson}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=https://prosoccerwire.usatoday.com/2022/10/04/sauerbrunn-demands-nwsl-owners-and-execs-step-aside/ |title=Sauerbrunn says owners and execs who failed players 'need to be gone' |date=October 4, 2022 |access-date=April 7, 2023 |agency=Pro Soccer Wire |publisher=[[USA Today]] |first=Seth |last=Vertelney}}</ref>
The offseason period prior to the [[2023 National Women's Soccer League season]] introduced [[free agency]], and Sauerbrunn's tenure in the league qualified her for unrestricted free agency, which allowed her to sign with any team in the league. Thorns FC announced on September 30, 2022, that the club had signed Sauerbrunn to a one-year contract extension.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.stumptownfooty.com/2022/9/30/23380903/becky-sauerbrunn-re-signs-with-portland-thorns-for-2023-season |title=Becky Sauerbrunn re-signs with Portland Thorns for 2023 season |date=September 30, 2022 |access-date=April 7, 2023 |work=Stumptown Footy |first=Sam |last=Svilar}}</ref>
==International career==
=== Youth national teams ===
In 1999, Sauerbrunn attended the United States U-14 Girl's National Team Identification Camp.<ref name=":0" />
====U-16 national team====
Sauerbrunn represented the United States as a member of the U-16 women's national team from 2000 to 2002. In 2001, Sauerbrunn was on the U-16 national team that competed in the United States Amateur Soccer Festival from July 29 to August 5.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/13/32/youth-national-team-rosters-unveiled-for-2001-u-s-amateur-soccer-festival |title=Youth National Team Rosters Unveiled for 2001 U.S. Amateur Soccer Festival |date=July 23, 2001 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 21, 2016}}</ref> During the festival, Sauerbrunn appeared in a match against an older East Region Team on July 30 that ended in a 0–0 draw and a match against the West Region Team on August 1 that ended in a 5–1 win.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/12/46/u-s-under-16-girls-draw-0-0-with-older-usasa-east-team-at-u-s-amateur-soccer-festival |title=U.S. Under-16 Girls Draw 0–0 With Older USASA East Team at U.S. Amateur Soccer Festival |date=July 30, 2001 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 21, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/12/04/u-s-under-16-girls-hammer-west-region-team-5-1-face-mexicos-under-18-squad-on-friday |title=U.S. Under-16 Girls Hammer West Region Team, 5–1, Face Mexico's Under-18 Squad on Friday |date=August 1, 2001 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 21, 2016}}</ref> On August 3, Sauerbrunn appeared in a match against Mexico's U-18 national team.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/13/41/u-s-under-16-girls-shutout-mexicos-under-18s-3-0-u-s-under-18-men-come-back-to-beat-unam-pumas-2-1 |title=U.S. Under-16 Girls Shutout Mexico's Under-18s 3–0; U.S. Under-18 Men Come Back to Beat UNAM Pumas 2–1 |date=August 3, 2001 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 21, 2016}}</ref> She also appeared in the team's final match in the festival against the USASA National Select Team on August 5, which ended in a 2–2 draw.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/13/39/u-s-under-19-women-draw-0-0-with-mexico-u-16s-tally-89th-minute-goal-to-tie-national-select-2-2 |title=U.S. Under-19 Women Draw 0–0 with Mexico; U-16s Tally 89th Minute Goal to Tie National Select 2–2 |date=August 5, 2001 |website=U.S. Soccer |publisher=United States Soccer Federation |access-date=July 21, 2016}}</ref> In March 2002, Sauerbrunn was on the roster for a series of three matches at the IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/12/46/u-s-soccer-wire-u-s-men-dominate-honduras-4-0-in-seattle-face-ecuador-in-birmingham-on-march-10-live |title=U.S. Soccer Wire: U.S. Men Dominate Honduras 4–0 in Seattle, Face Ecuador in Birmingham on March 10 Live on ABC at 3 P.M. CT |date=March 4, 2002 |website=U.S. Soccer |publisher=United States Soccer Federation |access-date=July 21, 2016}}</ref> She was then named to the roster for a three game series in Houston in July and August.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/16/02/34/u-s-soccer-wire-u-s-women-snap-four-game-losing-streak-vs-norway-with-4-0-win |title=U.S. Soccer Wire: U.S. Women Snap Four-Game Losing Streak vs. Norway with 4–0 Win |date=July 22, 2002 |website=U.S. Soccer |publisher=United States Soccer Federation |access-date=July 21, 2016}}</ref>
====U-19 national team====
In 2003, Sauerbrunn moved up to the U-19 national team and started off the year at the ARCO U.S. Olympic Training Center in San Diego, California, from January 18 to 26.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/11/23/u-s-soccer-wire-china-challenga-awaits-u-s-women-in-four-nations-tournament-this-week |title=U.S. Soccer Wire: China Challenga Awaits U.S. Women in Four Nations Tournament This Week |date=January 21, 2003 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 14, 2016}}</ref> In February, Sauerbrunn was on the roster for a two-game series with the full Mexican women's national team.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/11/24/u-s-soccer-wire-u-s-mens-match-vs-japan-re-confirmed-for-march-29-in-seattle |title=U.S. Soccer Wire: U.S. Men's Match vs. Japan Re-Confirmed for March 29 in Seattle |date=February 24, 2003 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 14, 2016}}</ref> She then joined the team once again for a nine-day training camp at the ARCO Olympic Training Center in April. While there, the team played a match against the San Diego Spirit.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/13/10/u-s-soccer-wire-arena-to-announce-18-man-u-s-mnt-roster-for-may-8-match-vs-mexico-tuesday-at-10-a-m |title=U.S. Soccer Wire: Arena to Announce 18-Man U.S. MNT Roster for May 8 Match vs. Mexico Tuesday at 10 a.m. ET Exclusively on ussoccer.com |date=April 28, 2003 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 14, 2016}}</ref> Sauerbrunn traveled with the U-19 national team to Spring, Texas, for the USYS Cup from May 24 to June 1.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/12/27/u-s-soccer-wire-macmillan-to-miss-remainder-of-wusa-season |title=U.S. Soccer Wire: MacMillan to Miss Remainder of WUSA Season |date=May 19, 2003 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 14, 2016}}</ref> Sauerbunn started in the first match of the tournament against Canada on May 27 in a 6–1 win.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/11/20/u-s-u-19-women-defeat-canada-6-1-on-four-davis-goals |title=U.S. U-19 Women Defeat Canada, 6–1, on Four Davis Goals |date=May 28, 2003 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 14, 2016}}</ref> Following the USYS Cup, Sauerbrunn joined the U-19 national team on a trip to Europe that involved three matches on July 2, July 5, and July 9.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/13/17/u-s-soccer-wire-arena-names-gold-cup-squad |title=U.S. Soccer Wire: Arena Names Gold Cup Squad |date=June 30, 2003 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 21, 2016}}</ref>
The team gathered one last time for the year for a training camp from December 27 to January 2 at the U.S. Soccer's National Training Center at The Home Depot Center in Carson, California. Sauerbrunn was on the 26-player roster for the training camp.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/11/18/u-19-women-prepare-for-2004-with-post-christmas-camp-leones-squad-sets-sights-on-u-19-concacaf-quali |title=U-19 Women Prepare For 2004 With Post-Christmas Camp; Leone's Squad Sets Sights On U-19 CONCACAF Qualifying |date=December 18, 2003 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 15, 2016}}</ref> Shortly after, in 2004, Sauerbrunn joined the team for another training camp from January 23 to February first at The Home Depot Center.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/12/57/youth-national-team-update-jan-12-jan-20 |title=Youth National Team Update: Jan. 12-Jan. 20 |date=January 20, 2004 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 15, 2016}}</ref>
Sauerbrunn was named to the 18-player roster for a two-game series against the full Mexican women's national team on February 18 and 20.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/13/25/youth-national-team-update-feb-2-feb-9-2004 |title=Youth National Team Update: Feb. 2-Feb. 9, 2004 |date=February 9, 2004 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 15, 2016}}</ref> Following the matches, she trained with the U-19 team at The Home Depot Center in Carson, California.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/13/52/u-s-soccer-wire-u-s-women-qualify-for-olympics-depart-for-algarve-this-week-men-to-face-haiti-saturd |title=U.S. Soccer Wire: U.S. Women Qualify for Olympics, Depart for Algarve This Week; Men to Face Haiti Saturday |date=March 8, 2014 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 21, 2016}}</ref>
Sauerbrunn was a member of the U-19 national team that played in the Philips Lighting U-19 Women's Soccer Invitational, their first major domestic tournament, from April 6 to 10.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/12/37/philips-lighting-u-19-womens-soccer-invitational-at-home-depot-center-from-april-6-10 |title=Philips Lighting U-19 Women's Soccer Invitational at Home Depot Center from April 6–10 |date=March 30, 2004 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 15, 2016}}</ref> In the first match of the tournament against Holland on April 6, Sauerbrunn made an appearance and helped the United States win 2–0.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/12/08/u-19-wnt-beats-holland-2-0-in-opening-match-of-philips-lighting-invitational |title=U-19 WNT Beats Holland 2–0 in Opening Match of Philips Lighting Invitational |date=April 7, 2004 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 15, 2016}}</ref> On April 8, Sauerbrunn started in the team's first-ever loss to another U-19 team in the match against Japan.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/15/21/08/u-s-under-19-wnt-fall-to-japan-1-0-in-philips-lighting-invitational |title=U.S. Under-19 WNT Fall to Japan 1–0 in Philips Lighting Invitational |date=April 9, 2004 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 21, 2016}}</ref> She made an appearance during the team's final match against China on April 10. The match was a 4–0 win, giving the United States a second-place finish in the invitational.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/13/18/u-s-u-19-wnt-defeat-china-4-0-to-finish-second-in-philips-lighting-invitational |title=U.S. U-19 WNT Defeat China 4–0 to Finish Second in Philips Lighting Invitational |date=April 11, 2014 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 15, 2016}}</ref>
On April 28, Sauerbrunn was named to the 18-player roster that would represent the United States at the CONCACAF U-19 Women's Qualifying Tournament held in Ottawa, Ontario, and Montreal, Quebec, in Canada. She was co-captain of the team and led the team's defense.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/11/27/krikorian-selects-18-players-to-represent-usa-at-u-19-concacaf-qualifying-tounament |title=Krikorian Selects 18 Players to Represent USA at U-19 CONCACAF Qualifying Tournament |date=April 28, 2004 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 15, 2016}}</ref> Sauerbrunn started in the team's opening match against the Dominican Republic on May 28 for a 14–0 win.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/13/50/u-s-under-19-wnt-dominates-dominican-republic-14-0-in-opening-match-of-concacaf-qualifying |title=U.S. Under-19 WNT Dominates Dominican Republic 14–0 in Opening Match of CONCACAF Qualifying |date=May 28, 2004 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 15, 2016}}</ref> She then started in the game against Trinidad & Tobago on May 30. The United States won the match 11–1, guaranteeing their spot in the semifinals.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/12/45/u-s-u-19-wnt-obtain-semifinal-berth-in-concacaf-qualifying-tournament-with-11-1-win-over-trinidad-to |title=U.S. U-19 WNT Obtain Semifinal Berth in CONCACAF Qualifying Tournament With 11–1 Win Over Trinidad & Tobago |date=May 31, 2004 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 15, 2016}}</ref> She appeared once again on June 1 during the team's final group match against Costa Rica, which ended in a 0–0 draw.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/13/24/u-s-u-19-wnt-draw-with-costa-rica-0-0-play-mexico-in-semifinals-to-qualify-for-fifa-world-championsh |title=U.S. U-19 WNT Draw With Costa Rica 0–0, Play Mexico in Semifinals to Qualify For FIFA World Championship |date=June 1, 2004 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 15, 2016}}</ref> In the semifinal match against Mexico on June 4, Sauerbrunn helped secure the United States U-19 women's national team a place in the 2004 FIFA U-19 Women's World Championship with a 6–0 win, although they still had one more match in the tournament.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/13/40/u-s-under-19-wnt-qualifies-for-fifa-world-championship-with-6-0-win-over-mexico |title=U.S. Under-19 WNT Qualifies For FIFA World Championship With 6–0 Win Over Mexico |date=June 4, 2004 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 15, 2016}}</ref> Sauerbrunn started in the final against Canada on June 6. Canada won the match in overtime.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/11/40/u-s-under-19-wnt-fall-2-1-in-overtime-to-canada-in-concacaf-qualifying-tournament-final |title=U.S. Under-19 WNT Fall 2–1 in Overtime to Canada in CONCACAF Qualifying Tournament Final |date=June 6, 2004 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 15, 2016}}</ref>
Sauerbrunn trained with the U-19 national team during their first training camp following the CONCACAF Qualifying Tournament. The training took place in from July 7 to 18 in New Jersey.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/14/00/youth-national-team-update-june-21-june-28 |title=Youth National Team Update: June 21 – June 28 |date=June 28, 2004 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 15, 2016}}</ref> Leading up to the FIFA U-19 Women's World Championship held in November, Sauerbrunn joined the U-19 team for another training at the U.S. Soccer's National Training Center at The Home Depot Center in Carson, California, in late August.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/12/04/u-s-soccer-wire-u-s-returns-to-gold-medal-match |title=U.S. Soccer Wire: U.S. Returns to Gold Medal Match |date=August 23, 2004 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 15, 2016}}</ref>
Sauerbrunn did not play with the University of Virginia Cavaliers for the 2004 season in order to train with the U-19 team leading up to the U-19 World Championship in a modified residency program. In the two months leading up to the championship, the team trained together in two-week blocks until they left for the tournament in November.<ref name="UVbio" /><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/13/54/u-s-u-19-womens-squad-readies-for-2004-fifa-u-19-womens-world-championship |title=U.S. U-19 Women's Squad Readies For 2004 FIFA U-19 Women's World Championship |date=September 15, 2004 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 15, 2016}}</ref>
On October 12, Sauerbrunn was named to the 21-player roster that would represent the United States at the 2004 FIFA U-19 Women's World Championship in Thailand.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/12/13/krikorian-selects-21-player-roster-for-u-19-womens-world-championship |title=Krikorian Selects 21-Player Roster for U-19 Women's World Championship |date=October 12, 2004 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 15, 2016}}</ref> Sauerbrunn was co-captain of the team and played every minute in all six matches of the tournament for the United States.<ref name=":15">{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/13/01/u-s-defeats-brazil-3-0-to-take-third-place-at-fifa-u-19-womens-world-championship |title=U.S. Defeats Brazil 3–0 to Take Third Place at FIFA U-19 Women's World Championship |date=November 27, 2004 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 15, 2016}}</ref>
In the opening group match against South Korea on November 11, Sauerbrunn helped the United States post a shut out victory with a 3–0 win.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/12/06/u-s-u-19-women-dominate-south-korea-3-0-in-opening-match-of-fifa-world-championship |title=U.S. U-19 Women Dominate South Korea 3–0 in Opening Match of FIFA World Championship |date=November 11, 2004 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 15, 2016}}</ref> On November 14, she started in the match against Russia. One goal made it through the defense and the United States won 4–1.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/13/11/u-s-women-take-down-russia-4-1-in-u-19-world-championship-next-face-spain |title=U.S. Women Take Down Russia, 4–1, in U-19 World Championship, Next Face Spain |date=November 14, 2004 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 15, 2016}}</ref> In the team's final group match on November 18, Sauerbrunn helped the United States defeat Spain in a 1–0 victory. The United States was the only team to win all three of its group matches.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/12/56/u-s-u-19-women-down-spain-1-0-at-u-19-world-championship-usa-will-face-australia-in-quarterfinals-on |title=U.S. U-19 Women Down Spain, 1–0, at U-19 World Championship; USA Will Face Australia in Quarterfinals on Nov. 21 |date=November 18, 2004 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 15, 2016}}</ref> In the quarterfinals, Sauerbrunn helped the United States advance with a 2–0 win over Australia.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/12/08/u-s-women-roll-past-australia-2-0-and-into-semifinals-against-germany |title=U.S. Women Roll Past Australia, 2–0, and into Semifinals Against Germany |date=November 21, 2004 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 15, 2016}}</ref> The United States moved into the semifinals, where Sauerbrunn started in the match against Germany on November 24. The Germans took the win and halted the United States' advancement in the tournament.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/11/19/u-s-women-fall-to-germany-3-1-at-u-19-world-championship |title=U.S. Women Fall to Germany, 3–1, at U-19 World Championship |date=November 24, 2004 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 15, 2016}}</ref> The United States faced Brazil in the third place match, where Sauerbrunn played all 90 minutes. The United States won the game 3–0 and took away third place.<ref name=":15" /> Sauerbrunn was subsequently named to the Tournament All-Star Team by the FIFA Technical Study Group.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/12/26/u-s-soccer-wire-mia-julie-and-joy-to-make-last-apperance |title=U.S. Soccer Wire: Mia, Julie and Joy To Make Last {{sic|Apper|ance |nolink=y}} |date=December 6, 2004 |publisher=U.S. Soccer|access-date=July 22, 2016}}</ref>
==== U-21/U-23 national team ====
Following the 2004 FIFA U-19 Women's World Championship, Sauerbrunn joined the U-21 national team for a training camp in 2005 at the U.S. Soccer National Team Training Center from March 26 to April 3 in preparation for the 2005 Nordic Cup.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/13/58/u-s-soccer-wire-u-s-mnt-prepares-for-estadio-azteca-u-s-women-win-algarve-cup |title=U.S. Soccer Wire: U.S. MNT Prepares for Estadio Azteca, U.S. Women Win Algarve Cup |date=March 21, 2005 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 23, 2016}}</ref> She trained with the team once again in late May in the largest training camp in the women's national team history.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/14/01/u-20-and-u-21-women-train-in-carson-for-mega-camp |title=U-20 and U-21 Women Train in Carson for Mega-Camp |date=May 18, 2005 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 23, 2016}}</ref> She was not named to the roster for the 2005 Nordic Cup in July.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/13/38/ellis-names-2005-u-s-under-21-wnt-nordic-cup-roster |title=Ellis Names 2005 U.S. Under-21 WNT Nordic Cup Roster |date=July 7, 2005 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 23, 2016}}</ref>
In 2006, Sauerbrunn trained with the U-21 national team from March 19 to 24 at The Home Depot Center in preparation for the 2006 Nordic Cup.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/12/30/u-s-soccer-wire-march-13-2006 |title=U.S. Soccer Wire – March 13, 2006 |date=March 13, 2006 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 23, 2016}}</ref> She was not named to the roster for the 2006 Nordic Cup in July.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/13/00/u-s-u-21-wnt-head-coach-jillian-ellis-names-2006-nordic-cup-roster |title=U.S. U-21 WNT Head Coach Jillian Ellis Names 2006 Nordic Cup Roster |date=July 5, 2006 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 23, 2016}}</ref>
Sauerbrunn traveled to Germany with the U-21 national team from May 18 to 27 for three matches against Gutersloh, SG Essen-Schönebeck, and 07 Bad Neuenahr in 2007.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/13/01/u-s-u-21-women-head-to-germany-for-three-matches |title=U.S. U-21 Women Head to Germany For Three Matches |date=May 14, 2007 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 23, 2016}}</ref> She then trained with the team in early June in Portland, Oregon, in preparation for the 2007 Nordic Cup.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/12/48/u-s-under-21-wnt-heads-into-portland-training-camp-in-advance-of-2007-nordic-cup-in-finland |title=U.S. Under-21 WNT Heads Into Portland Training Camp In Advance of 2007 Nordic Cup in Finland |date=June 5, 2007 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 23, 2016}}</ref> Following the training camp, Sauerbrunn was named to the 18-player roster for the 2007 Nordic Cup roster held in late July in Vassa, Finland.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/13/24/irwin-names-u-s-under-21-wnt-nordic-cup-roster |title=Irwin Names U.S. Under-21 WNT Nordic Cup Roster |date=July 3, 2007 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 23, 2016}}</ref> Sauerbrunn came in during the 89th minute of the team's opening match in the tournament against Norway, a 1–0 win for the United States.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/13/47/u-s-u-21-women-defeat-norway-1-0-to-open-2007-nordic-cup |title=U.S. U-21 Women Defeat Norway, 1–0, to Open 2007 Nordic Cup |date=July 18, 2007 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 23, 2016}}</ref> She also appeared in the final minutes of the match on July 22 and helped the United States defeat Sweden to advance to the championship game.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/13/10/u-s-u-21-women-defeat-sweden-1-0-to-advance-to-championship-game-of-2007-nordic-cup |title=U.S. U-21 Women Defeat Sweden, 1–0, to Advance to Championship Game of 2007 Nordic Cup |date=July 23, 2007 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 23, 2016}}</ref> In the championship game, the United States faced Germany. Sauerbrunn came in for Ali Krieger in the 79th minute to help the United States win the match and the Nordic Cup title.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/13/03/u-21-wnt-win-ninth-nordic-cup-title-with-4-0-victory-over-germany |title=U-21 WNT Win Ninth Nordic Cup Title with 4–0 Victory Over Germany |date=July 24, 2007 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 23, 2016}}</ref>
In 2008, the U-21 team changed to U-23 after the Nordic Cup was changed to a U-23 competition.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/12/45/u-23-wnt-roster-announced-for-first-training-camp-of-2008 |title=U-23 WNT Roster Announced for First Training Camp of 2008 |date=January 11, 2008 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 23, 2016}}</ref> Following her short time with the full national team in early 2008, Sauerbrunn joined the now U-23 national team at the La Manga Tournament in Spain. The United States placed second in the tournament after a 1–1 draw with Germany in their final match.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/13/02/u-s-under-23-wnt-ties-germany-1-1-in-la-manga-spain |title=U.S. Under-23 WNT Ties Germany, 1–1, in La Manga, Spain |date=February 16, 2008 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 23, 2016}}</ref> Sauerbrunn then traveled with the team to England for two matches against the England U-23 national team.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/15/21/09/u-s-under-23-women-head-to-manchester-for-two-matches-against-england-u-23s |title=U.S. Under-23 Women Head To Manchester For Two Matches Against England U-23's |date=March 3, 2008 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 23, 2016}}</ref> The first match took place on March 12 and Sauerbrunn made the start. The United States defeated England 1–0.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/11/32/u-s-u-23-women-down-england-1-0-on-90th-minute-goal |title=U.S. U-23 Women Down England, 1–0, on 90th Minute Goal |date=March 14, 2008 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 23, 2016}}</ref> Sauerbrunn started in the second match on March 14 and the United States won 2–0.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/13/39/u-s-u-23-women-sweep-england-u-23s-with-a-2-0-win |title=U.S. U-23 Women Sweep England U-23s With A 2–0 Win |date=March 16, 2008 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 23, 2016}}</ref>
Sauerbrunn trained with the U-23 national team from June 5 to 12 at The Home Depot Center in preparation for the 2008 Nordic Cup.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/12/30/u-s-u-23-wnt-in-camp-at-the-home-depot-center-prior-to-2008-nordic-cup |title=U.S. U-23 WNT In Camp at The Home Depot Center Prior to 2008 Nordic Cup |date=June 2, 2008 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 23, 2016}}</ref> Sauerbrunn was subsequently named to the roster or the 2008 Nordic Cup held in late July.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/13/58/irwin-names-u-s-under-23-wnt-nordic-cup-roster |title=Irwin Names U.S. Under-23 WNT Nordic Cup Roster |date=July 9, 2008 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 23, 2016}}</ref> The United States won the Nordic Cup championship after defeating Germany on July 21.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/12/12/u-s-under-23-womens-national-team-defeats-germany-3-0-to-win-nordic-cup-championship |title=U.S. Under-23 Women's National Team Defeats Germany, 3–0, to Win Nordic Cup Championship |date=July 21, 2008 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 23, 2016}}</ref>
===Senior National Team===
====First Cap====
Sauerbrunn was first called up to the United States women's national team for a six-day training camp at the Home Depot Center in Carson, California, from January 3 to 8 in 2008.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/12/41/u-s-women-to-open-2008-schedule-against-canada-at-four-nations-tournament-in-foshan-china |title=U.S. Women To Open 2008 Schedule Against Canada at Four Nations Tournament in Foshan, China |website=U.S. Soccer |date=December 28, 2007 |access-date=July 20, 2016}}</ref> Following the training camp, she was named to the roster for the Four Nations Tournament in China. During the tournament, she earned her first cap against Canada on January 16, which she started. Sauerbrunn trained with the national team again in February 2008. She then went back down to the U-23 team.<ref name=":0" />
====Return to the national team, 2010====
In late September 2010, Sauerbrunn made her return to the national team when she was called into a national team training camp in Atlanta to replace [[Joanna Lohman]], who was recovering from an ankle injury.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/14/17/15/sauerbrunn-called-in-to-kennesaw |title=Sauerbrunn Called in to Kennesaw |date=September 26, 2010 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 20, 2016}}</ref> Immediately following the 20-day training camp, Saeurbrunn was named to the 20-player roster for the 2010 CONCACAF Women's World Cup Qualifying tournament held from October 28 to November 8. With two caps, she had the least experience on the roster.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/12/44/concacaf-qualifying-roster |title=Sundhage Names Roster for 2010 CONCACAF Women's World Cup Qualifying Tournament in Mexico |date=October 13, 2010 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 20, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/13/35/becky-sauerbrunn-is-back |title=Becky's Back |date=October 22, 2010 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 20, 2016}}</ref> She made one appearance during the tournament, coming in for [[Amy LePeilbet]] in the 56th minute of the match against Guatemala on October 30.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/11/20/rodriguez-nets-hat-trick-as-us-wnt-wins-90-again-guatemala-in-second-group-b-match |title=U.S. Women Defeat Guatemala 9–0 to Qualify for Semifinals at CONCACAF Women's World Cup Qualifying in Cancun, Mexico |date=October 30, 2010 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 20, 2016}}</ref> The United States placed third in the tournament and a berth in a two-game series against Italy for the last spot in the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/13/28/us-wnt-claims-third-place-after-defeating-costa-rica-30 |title=U.S. Women Defeat Costa Rica 3–0 to Earn Spot in Two-Game Playoff Against Italy for Berth to Germany 2011 |date=November 8, 2010 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 20, 2016}}</ref> Sauerbrunn was on the preliminary roster for the two matches.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/12/04/sundhage-names-24-player-preliminary-roster-for-two-game-playoff |title=Sundhage Names 24-Player Preliminary Roster for Two-Game Playoff Series Against Italy |date=November 12, 2010 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 20, 2016}}</ref>
====2011 FIFA Women's World Cup====
Sauerbrunn started off 2011 with the national team at a six-day training camp at The Home Depot Center in Carson, California, from January 8 to 13.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/11/26/sundhage-names-janurary-camp-roster |title=Sundhage Names 26 Players to January Training Camp in Preparation for 2011 Four Nations Tournament |date=December 20, 2010 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 20, 2016}}</ref> Following the training, Sauerbrunn was named to the 23-player roster for the 2011 Four Nations Tournament held in China.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/12/09/sundhage-names-23-players-to-roster-for-2011-four-nations-tournament-in-china |title=Sundhage Names 23 Players To Roster For 2011 Four Nations Tournament in China |date=January 13, 2011 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 20, 2016}}</ref> Sauerbrunn made her first start since 2008 during the tournament on January 23 in a match against Canada. She played all 90 minutes in the match, which ended in a 2–1 win for the United States.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/12/28/us-women-rebound-to-defeat-canada-at-four-nations-tournament |title=U.S. Women Rebound to Defeat Canada 2–1 at Four Nations Tournament in China |date=January 23, 2011 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 20, 2016}}</ref> She also made an appearance during the match against China on January 25, helping the United States win the Four Nations Tournament.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/12/35/us-defeats-china-2-0-to-win-four-nations-tournament |title=U.S. Defeats China 2–0 to Win Four Nations Tournament |date=July 20, 2016 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 20, 2016}}</ref>
Sauerbrunn joined the national team for a 32-player training camp in Florida that took place from February 3 to 9 in preparation for the 2011 Algarve Cup.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/13/38/sundhage-names-roster-for-florida-camp-as-usa-continues-preparations-for-2011-fifa-womens-world-cup |title=Sundhage Names Roster for Florida Camp as USA Continues Preparations for 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup |date=January 31, 2011 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 20, 2016}}</ref> Following the camp, Sauerbrunn was named to the 23-player roster for the Algarve Cup.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/13/11/sundhage-names-24-player-roster-for-2011-algarve-cup |title=Sundhage Names 24-Player Roster for 2011 Algarve Cup |date=February 10, 2011 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 20, 2016}}</ref> Sauerbrunn came in during the second half in the match against Norway on March 4<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/12/46/us-wnt-defeats-norway |title=U.S. Women Defeat Norway To Make Championship Game of 2011 Algarve Cup |date=March 4, 2011 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 20, 2016}}</ref> as well as in the match against Finland on March 7.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/12/25/us-wnt-defeats-finland-4-0-and-advances-to-algarve-final |title=U.S. Women Put Four Past Finland in Group A Finale |date=March 7, 2011 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 20, 2016}}</ref> She started in the final against Iceland, helping the United States win the 2011 Algarve Cup title with a 4–2 win.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/12/46/us-wnt-defeats-iceland-for-2011-algarve-cup-title |title=U.S. WNT Defeats Iceland For 2011 Algarve Cup Title |date=March 9, 2011 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 20, 2016}}</ref>
Sauerbrunn was named to the 23-player roster for a 20-day training camp in the United Kingdom in February and April.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/14/00/us-women-to-play-first-ever-match-in-england-on-april-2 |title=U.S. Women To Play First Match in England on April 2 |date=February 7, 2011 |website=U.S. Soccer |publisher=July 20, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/13/16/sundhage-names-roster-fro-match-against-england-on-april-2 |title=Sundhage Names 23-Player Roster for Match Against England on April 2 at Brisbane Road in East London |date=March 15, 2011 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 20, 2016}}</ref> During the training camp, the United States played a match against England on April 2, although Sauerbrunn did not make an appearance.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/13/20/wnt-falls-to-england |title=U.S. Women's National Team Falls 2–1 to England |date=April 2, 2011 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 20, 2016}}</ref>
From April 18 to May 6, Sauerbrunn joined the national team for a three-week training camp in Florida.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/15/21/08/sundhage-names-29-players-for-three-week-us-wnt-training-camp-in-florida |title=Sundhage Names 29 Players for Three-Week U.S. WNT Training Camp in Florida |date=April 11, 2011 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 20, 2016}}</ref> On May 9, following the training camp, Sauerbrunn was named to the 21-player roster for the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/13/12/sundhage-names-2011-us-womens-world-cup-team |title=Sundhage Names 2011 U.S. Women's World Cup Team |date=May 9, 2011 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 20, 2016}}</ref> Sauerbrunn trained with the team in June for eight days in Austria before going to Germany for the World Cup.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/14/18/51/goodbye-austria-hello-germany |title=Goodbye Austria, Hello Germany |date=June 23, 2011 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 20, 2016}}</ref> Sauerbrunn's one appearance during the tournament came during the semifinal against France on July 13. She replaced Rachel Buehler in the starting lineup, as she was serving a suspension and not eligible to play in the match.<ref name=":0" /> The United States won the match 3–1 and advanced to the final.<ref name=":13">{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/13/24/us-wnt-advances-to-final-of-2011-fifa-womens-world-cup |title=U.S. WNT Advances to Final of 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup |date=July 13, 2011 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 20, 2016}}</ref> The United States went on be defeated by Japan in the final.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/13/55/us-wnt-falls-in-penalties-to-japan-in-world-cup-final |title=USA Falls in Dramatic Penalty Kick Shootout to Japan in 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup Final |date=July 17, 2011 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 20, 2016}}</ref>
Sauerbrunn trained with the national team for two weeks in November in Arizona leading into a match against Sweden on November 19.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/14/03/sundhage-calls-up-30-players-for-arizona-training-camp |title=Sundhage Calls Up 30 Players for Arizona Training Camp Prior to Match against Sweden on Nov. 19 |date=October 27, 2011 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 20, 2015}}</ref> She was then named to 18-player game roster for the match against Sweden<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/14/16/44/sundhage-names-18-for-game-roster-vs-sweden |title=Sundhage Names 18 for Game Roster vs. Sweden |date=November 18, 2011 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 20, 2016}}</ref> and made an appearance during the game.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/13/34/wnt-ties-sweden-in-phoenix |title=U.S. Women's National Team Ties Sweden in Front of Record Crowd to Round Out 2011 |date=November 19, 2011 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 20, 2016}}</ref> Following the match, Sauerbrunn was called up for an 18-day training camp in Carson, California, at The Home Depot Center from December 3 to 20.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/12/17/sundhage-calls-up-31-players-for-december-training-camp |title=Sundhage Calls Up 31 Players for December Training Camp in Advance of Olympic Qualifying |date=November 29, 2011 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 20, 2016}}</ref>
====2012 Summer Olympics====
[[File:Becky Sauerbrunn Warmup.jpg|thumb|296x296px|Sauerbrunn with the [[United States women's national soccer team|United States national team]] prior to an international friendly against [[New Zealand women's national football team|New Zealand]] in [[Frisco, Texas]], in February 2012]]
Sauerbrunn trained with the national team during the first training camp of the year from January 7 to 15.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/12/38/sundhage-calls-up-29-players-for-camp-ahead-of-olympic-qualifying |title=Sundhage Calls Up 29 Players for Training Camp in Los Angeles Before U.S. WNT Heads to Canada for Olympic Qualifying |date=January 2, 2012 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 20, 2016}}</ref> Immediately following the camp, Sauerbrunn was named to the 20-player roster for the 2012 CONCACAF Women's Olympic Qualifying tournament from January 10 to 29 in Vancouver.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/12/30/us-team-set-for-concacaf-olympic-qualifying |title=U.S. Women's National Team Set for Canada as Sundhage Names 20-Player Roster for 2012 CONCACAF Women's Olympic Qualifying Tournament |date=January 16, 2012 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 20, 2016}}</ref> She started in the final two group matches against Guatemala and Mexico on January and January 24, respectively.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/13/40/us-women-defeat-guatemala |title=U.S. Women's National Team Qualifies for Semifinals of 2012 CONCACAF Olympic Women's Qualifying with 13–0 Victory Against Guatemala |date=January 22, 2012 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 20, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/13/49/us-defeats-mexico |title=U.S. Women's National Team Wins Group B at 2012 CONCACAF Women's Olympic Qualifying with 4–0 Victory Against Mexico |date=January 24, 2012 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 20, 2016}}</ref> She also started in the final match against Canada on January 29, helping the United States win 4–0. Their first place finish gave them a berth to the 2012 Summer Olympics.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/12/20/us-wnt-wins-concacaf-qualifying-tournament |title=U.S. Women's National Team Defeats Canada 4–0 To Win CONCACAF Olympic Qualifying Tournament |date=January 29, 2012 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 20, 2016}}</ref>
Following the 2012 CONCACAF Olympic Qualifying Tournament, Sauerbrunn joined a 28-player roster for a training camp in Frisco, Texas, in the week leading up to a match against New Zealand on February 11.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/12/26/sundhage-announces-training-camp-roster-for-frisco-texas |title=Sundhage Names 28 Players for Training Camp Prior to Match Against New Zealand on Feb. 11 at FC Dallas Stadium |date=February 2, 2012 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 20, 2016}}</ref> On February 17, Sauerbrunn was named to a 23-player roster that would travel to Portugal for the 2012 Algarve Cup.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/11/24/sundhage-names-roster-for-algarve-cup |title=Sundhage Names 23-Player Roster for 2012 Algarve Cup |date=February 17, 2012 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 20, 2016}}</ref> She was subsequently named to the roster of 21 players that would suit up for the matches of the tournament.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/14/17/25/sundhage-names-21-for-algarve-cup |title=Sundhage Names 21 for Algarve Cup |date=February 28, 2012 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 20, 2016}}</ref> Sauerbrunn made one appearance during the Algarve Cup, with a start in the match against Norway on March 2.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/13/23/us-wnt-tops-norway-in-algarve-cup |title=U.S. WNT Nets 2–1 Win Against Norway in Algarve Cup |date=March 2, 2012 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 20, 2016}}</ref>
Sauerbrunn traveled to Japan with the national team for the Women's Kirin Challenge Cup in early April.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/11/41/sundhage-names-23-player-roster-for-two-matches-in-japan |title=U.S. WNT Head Coach Pia Sundhage Names 23-Player Roster for Two Matches in Japan |date=March 21, 2012 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 20, 2016}}</ref> She did not appear in the team's first match against Japan on April 1,<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/12/31/us-wnt-draws-japan-in-kirin-challenge-cup |title=Alex Morgan Scores as the U.S. Women's National Team Draws 1–1 with Japan in Front of 15,159 Fans in Sendai |date=April 1, 2012 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 20, 2016}}</ref> but came in during the second half in the second match against Brazil on April 3, a 3–0 win.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/13/40/wnt-defeats-brazil-in-chiba |title=Carli Lloyd, Shannon Boxx and Amy Rodriguez Score as the U.S. Women's National Team Downs Brazil 3–0 in Chiba, Japan |date=April 3, 2012 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 20, 2016}}</ref> Following the tournament, she trained with the national team in Florida from April 18 to 30.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/13/22/sundhage-names-us-wnt-roster-for-florida-training-camp |title=Sundhage Names 27 Players to U.S. WNT's Florida Training Camp Roster |date=April 13, 2012 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 16, 2016}}</ref> She was then called up to a training camp in Princeton, New Jersey, from May 10 to 25 in preparation for a match against China on May 27.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/11/43/sundhage-names-roster-for-new-jersey-camp |title=Sundhage Names 28 Players to New Jersey Training Camp in Advance of U.S. WNT Match against China on May 27 |date=May 9, 2012 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 16, 2016}}</ref> She was subsequently named to the 18-player roster for the match<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/14/17/03/pia-names-18-to-face-china |title=Pia Names 18 to Face China |date=May 26, 2012 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 20, 2016}}</ref> and came in during the 62nd minute of the match, a 4–1 win for the United States.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/16/02/35/us-wnt-defeats-china-at-sold-out-ppl-park |title=U.S. Women's National Team Defeats China 4–1 in Front of Sold-Out Crowd of 18,573 at PPL Park in Chester, Pa. |date=May 27, 2012 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 20, 2016}}</ref>
On May 27, Sauerbrunn was one of the 18 players named to the team that would represent the United States at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.teamusa.org/News/2012/May/27/Pia-Sundhage-Names-2012-U-S-Olympic-Women-s-Soccer-Team-May-27-2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140301123054/http://www.teamusa.org/News/2012/May/27/Pia-Sundhage-Names-2012-U-S-Olympic-Women-s-Soccer-Team-May-27-2012 |url-status=dead |archive-date=March 1, 2014 |title=Pia Sundhage Names 2012 U S Olympic Women s Soccer Team |date=May 27, 2012 |website=Team USA |publisher=United States Olympic Committee |access-date=July 20, 2016}}</ref> The team, plus the four alternates, then traveled to Sweden for the Volvo Winners Cup, consisting of a match against Sweden on June 16 and Japan on June 18.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/14/18/32/sundhage-takes-22-to-sweden |title=Sundhage Takes 22 to Sweden |date=June 4, 2012 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 20, 2016}}</ref> Sauerbrunn came in during the second half of both matches.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/15/21/07/wnt-earns-31-win-on-the-road-against-sweden |title=WNT Earns 3–1 Win on the Road against Sweden |date=July 20, 2016 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 20, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/12/15/wnt-defeats-defending-world-cup-champion-japan-41 |title=U.S. Women's National Team Defeats Japan 4–1 in Penultimate Tune-Up for the 2012 Olympics |date=June 18, 2012 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 20, 2016}}</ref>
Sauerbrunn made her Olympic debut on July 31, 2012, in a group match against Korea DPR. She came in for Rachel Buehler in the 75th minute.<ref name=":14">{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/12/00/wnt-finishes-on-top-of-group-g-following-10-victory-against-korea-dpr |title=Abby Wambach Goal Gives U.S. Women's National Team a 1–0 Victory Against Korea DPR and Group G Title at 2012 Olympics |date=July 31, 2012 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 20, 2016}}</ref> She also played in the final ten minutes of the semifinal match against Canada on August 6, a 4–3 win for the United States that sent them to the final.<ref name=":16">{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/13/07/wnt-comes-from-behind-three-times-to-win-4-3 |title=U.S. Women's National Team Defeats Canada 4–3 in Drama Filled Overtime Match to Qualify for Gold Medal Game at 2012 Olympics |date=August 6, 2012 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 20, 2016}}</ref> Sauerbrunn came in during the 80th minute of the match against Japan on August 9. The United States won the match 2–1, taking away the gold medal.<ref name=":17">{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/11/16/us-wnt-vs-japan-gold-medal-match |title=U.S. Women's National Team Earns Fourth Olympic Gold Medal with 2–1 Victory Against Japan in Front of 80,203 at Wembley Stadium |date=August 9, 2012 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 20, 2012}}</ref> In her three appearances in the tournament, Sauerbrunn played a total of 38 minutes.<ref name=":0" /> Following the Olympics, Sauerbrunn joined the national team on the Fan Tribute Tour.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/11/29/us-wnt-kicks-off-fan-tribute-tour-against-costa-rica-on-saturday |title=U.S. WNT Kicks off Fan Tribute Tour Against Costa Rica on Saturday in Rochester |date=August 31, 2012 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 20, 2016}}</ref>
==== 2013–2014 ====
In 2013, Sauerbrunn was a consistent starter at the center-back position. She started 10 of her 12 appearances during 2013, playing a total of 940 minutes.<ref name=":0" />
In January 2013, Sauerbrunn was called up to a 29-player training camp leading up to two matches against Scotland in early February.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/12/23/sermanni-names-29-player-training-camp-roster |title=Sermanni Names 29-Player Training Camp Roster for First Matches of 2013 |date=January 22, 2013 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 16, 2016}}</ref> On February 21, Saeurbrunn was named to the 23-player roster for the 2013 Algarve Cup in Portugal that took place from March 6 to 13.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/13/50/sermanni-names-23-player-roster-for-2013-algarve-cup |title=Sermanni Names 23-Player Roster For 2013 Algarve Cup |date=February 21, 2013 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 16, 2016}}</ref> Although she did not appear in the team's first match against Iceland on March 6,<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/12/27/us-wnt-opens-2013-algarve-cup-with-win-against-iceland |title=Rachel Buehler Scores in Her 100th Career Cap as USA Defeats Iceland 3–0 to Open 2013 Algarve Cup in Portugal |date=March 6, 2013 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 20, 2016}}</ref> Sauerbrunn wore the captain's armband in her first appearance of the tournament on March 8 in a match against China.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/13/44/us-wnt-wins-5-0-against-china-at-2013-algarve-cup |title=Krieger and Engen Tally First International Goals as U.S. WNT Defeats China PR 5–0 at Algarve Cup in Portugal |date=March 8, 2013 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 20, 2016}}</ref> She also started in a match against Sweden on March 11 and came in during the 68th minute of the final match to help the United States win the Algarve Cup title.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/13/10/wnt-wins-group-b-at-2013-algarve-cup-to-advance-to-final |title=Alex Morgan Scores as U.S. Women Tie Sweden 1–1 to Earn a Berth in the 2013 Algarve Cup Final on March 13 |date=March 11, 2013 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 20, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/13/31/wnt-takes-2013-algarve-cup-title-with-20-win-against-germany |title=WNT Takes 2013 Algarve Cup Title with 2–0 Win Against Germany |date=March 13, 2014 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 20, 2016}}</ref>
Following the 2013 Algarve Cup, Sauerbrunn traveled to Europe with the national team for matches against Germany and the Netherlands in early April.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/13/51/sermanni-names-wnt-roster-for-trip-to-europe |title=Sermanni Names U.S. WNT Roster for Matches in Germany and the Netherlands |date=March 21, 2013 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 16, 2016}}</ref> She appeared during the match against the Netherlands on April 9, a 3–1 win for the United States.<ref name=":20">{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/13/05/wnt-defeats-the-netherlands-3-1 |title=U.S. Women's National Team Defeats Netherlands 3–1 in International Friendly at The Hague |date=April 9, 2013 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 16, 2016}}</ref> In late May, Sauerbrunn was named to the 21-player roster that traveled to Canada to train in preparation for a match against Canada on June 2.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/13/48/sermanni-names-us-wnt-training-camp-roster-for-match-against-canada-in-toronto-on-june-2 |title=Sermanni Names U.S. WNT Training Camp Roster for Match against Canada in Toronto on June 2 |date=May 21, 2013 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 16, 2016}}</ref> She did not appear in the match.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/12/13/us-wnt-defeats-canada-in-centennial-match |title=US WNT Defeats Canada 3–0 in Centennial Celebration Match |date=June 2, 2013 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 16, 2016}}</ref>
In 2014, Sauerbrunn made 22 appearances, starting 20, and played a total of 1,757 minutes.<ref name=":0" /> She started off the year at a national team training camp from January 8 to 15 at U.S. Soccer's National Training Center in Carson, California.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/12/12/140102-wnt-jan-ntc-training-camp |title=Sermanni Names U.S. WNT Roster for January Training Camp at U.S. Soccer's National Training Center |date=January 3, 2014 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 16, 2016}}</ref> Following the training camp, Sauerbrunn made her 50th appearance for the national team in a match against Canada on January 31 in Frisco, Texas. She was the 46th player in United States women's national team history to reach 50 caps.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/12/43/140131-wnt-1-can-0-2014-opener |title=WNT Tops Canada 1–0 to Open 2014 in Front of 20,862 Fans in Frisco, Texas |date=January 31, 2014 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 20, 2016}}</ref>
On February 24, Sauerbrunn was named to the 24-player roster for the 2014 Algarve Cup that took place from March 5 to 12.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/12/24/140224-algarve-cup-roster-rel |title=Sermanni Names U.S. WNT Roster for 2014 Algarve Cup |date=February 24, 2014 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 16, 2016}}</ref> She wore the captain's armband during the team's first match of the tournament on March 5 against Japan, a 1–1 draw.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/12/59/140305-wnt-ties-jpn-in-algarve-opener |title=U.S. WNT and Japan Draw 1–1 at 2014 Algarve Cup Opener |date=March 5, 2014 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 20, 2016}}</ref> She also started in the match against Sweden on March 7, a game that ended the 43-game unbeaten streak for the United States.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/13/19/140307-wnt-vs-swe-report |title=WNT Drops Second Match of 2014 Algarve Cup |date=March 7, 2014 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 20, 2016}}</ref> Sauerbrunn came in during the 62nd minute of the match against Denmark on March 10, a 5–3 defeat for the United States.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/12/25/140310-wnt-vs-den |title=WNT Falls to Denmark 5–3 in Final Group B Match at Algarve Cup |date=March 10, 2014 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 20, 2016}}</ref> Sauerbrunn started in the match against Korea DPR that secured their seventh place finish in the tournament.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/13/34/140312-wntvprk |title=U.S. WNT Blanks Korea DPR 3–0 for Seventh Place at Algarve Cup |date=March 12, 2014 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 20, 2016}}</ref>
Sauerbrunn joined the team for a two-game series against China in April. She started in both matches and wore the captain's armband in the second game on April 10.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/04/06/11/21/140406-wntvchn-match |title=2–0 Victory in Colorado: U.S. WNT vs. China PR |date=April 6, 2014 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 16, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/04/10/19/23/140410-wntvchn-match-report |title=Lloyd Hits for Two, Leroux Adds the Third: U.S. WNT vs. China – April 10, 2014 |date=April 10, 2014 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 16, 2016}}</ref> In late April, Sauerbrunn was named to a 22-player roster for a match against Canada on May 8.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/04/30/09/20/140430-wnt-v-can-winnipeg-roster-rel |title=Ellis Names WNT Roster for May 8 Match vs. Canada |date=April 30, 2014 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 16, 2016}}</ref> She played all 90 minutes in the match, which ended in a 1–1 draw.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/05/09/15/08/140508-wnt-v-can-match-report |title=U.S. Rallies for 1–1 Draw Against Canada |date=May 8, 2014 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 16, 2016}}</ref> She was then named to the roster for two games against France on June 14 and 19.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/06/02/14/57/140602-wnt-vs-fra-x2-roster-rel |title=Ellis Names 26 Players for Pair of June Matches against France |date=June 2, 2014 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 16, 2016}}</ref> She started both matches.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.womenssoccerunited.com/usa-v-france-international-friendly-14-june-2014/ |title=Full-time: USA 1–0 France {{!}} International Friendly (June 14, 2014)|date=June 14, 2014|website=Women's Soccer United|access-date=July 20, 2016}}</ref><ref name=":21">{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/06/19/21/04/140619-wnt-vs-fra-second-leg |title=U.S. WNT Equalizes Twice as Morgan's Brace Earns 2–2 Draw with France |date=June 19, 2014 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 16, 2016}}</ref> Sauerbrunn was named to a 19-player roster for a match against Switzerland on August 20 in Sandy, Utah.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/08/12/12/38/140812-wnt-roster |title=Jill Ellis Names 19 Players to Face Switzerland on Aug. 20 in Cary, North Carolina |date=August 12, 2014 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 16, 2016}}</ref> She started the match and was replaced by Julie Johnston in the second half. The United States went on the win 4–1.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/08/20/15/06/140820-wnt-switzerland |title=U.S. WNT Tallies Three Second-Half Goals in 4–1 Rout of Switzerland |date=August 20, 2014 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 20, 2016}}</ref>
Sauerbrunn joined the national team for a training camp at the end of August in order to prepare for two matches against Mexico in September as well as the 2014 CONCACAF Women's Qualifying tournament in October.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/08/29/09/03/140829-wnt-mexico-roster |title=Ellis Names 28 Players to U.S. WNT Training Camp Roster Prior to Matches Against Mexico |date=August 29, 2014 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 16, 2016}}</ref> She appeared in both games against Mexico<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/09/13/23/30/140913-wnt-vs-mex-game-recap |title=U.S. WNT Routs Mexico 8–0 as Hope Solo Earns Record 72nd Clean Sheet |date=September 13, 2014 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 16, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/09/18/20/52/140918-wnt-vs-mex-game-story |title=U.S. WNT Wraps Up Two-Game Set Against Mexico on Sept. 18 in Rochester |date=September 17, 2014 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 16, 2016}}</ref> and was subsequently named to the roster for the 2014 CONCACAF Women's Championship that served as a qualification for the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/10/05/19/54/141006-wnt-concacaf-champ_wwcq-roster-rel |title=Ellis Names WNT Roster for 2014 CONCACAF Women's Championship |date=October 6, 2014 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 16, 2016}}</ref> Sauerbrunn made three appearances in the tournament. She started for the United States in their opening match against Trinidad & Tobago on October 15, which they won 1–0.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/10/15/22/14/141015-wnt-v-tri-game-story |title=WNT Opens 2014 CONCACAF Women's Championship with 1–0 Win against Trinidad & Tobago |date=October 15, 2014 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 20, 2016}}</ref> She also appeared in the team's second group match against Guatemala on October 17, a 5–0 win for the United States.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/10/17/22/54/141017-wnt-v-gua-game-story |title=WNT Takes Control of Group A with 5–0 Victory against Guatemala |date=October 17, 2014 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 20, 2016}}</ref> Her third appearance came during the final against Costa Rica on October 26, helping the United States win the tournament and qualify for the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/10/26/19/10/141026-wnt-v-crc-game-story |title=WNT Rolls Past Costa Rica 6–0 to Win 2014 CONCACAF Women's Championship Crown |date=October 26, 2014 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 16, 2016}}</ref>
Following the CONCACAF Qualifying tournament, Sauerbrunn was named to the 24-player roster for the International Tournament of Brasilia in Brazil that took place from December 10 to 21.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/12/04/17/08/141205-wnt-ellis-names-brasilia-tournament-roster |title=Ellis Names WNT Roster for International Tournament of Brasilia |date=December 5, 2014 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 17, 2016}}</ref> Sauerbrunn started all four games of the tournament. She was named Budweiser Woman of the Match for the team's opening match against China, which resulted in a 1–1 draw.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/12/10/19/05/141210-wnt-draws-china-pr-in-brazil |title=U.S. WNT Opens International Tournament of Brasilia with 1–1 Tie vs. China PR |date=December 10, 2014 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 21, 2016}}</ref> In the final against Brazil, Sauerbrunn made a header off of a corner kick by Megan Rapinoe, but the shot was saved by Luciana, Brazil's goalkeeper. The game was a 0–0 draw, but the tournament title was given to Brazil, who had more points from the group stage.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/12/21/18/05/141221-wntvbra-gamestory |title=WNT Ties Brazil 0–0 in Title Game at International Tournament of Brasilia |date=December 21, 2014 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 21, 2016}}</ref>
==== 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup ====
[[File:Becky Sauerbrunn.jpg|thumb|342x342px|Sauerbrunn in 2015]]
Sauerbrunn started all 25 matches for the United States in 2015, the only player to do so. She also had the most minutes played on the team with 2,184.<ref name=":0" />
Sauerbrunn started off the year at a 21-day training camp in 2015 from January 5 to 25 at the U.S. Soccer National Training Center in Carson, California.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2015/01/02/09/52/150102-wnt-ellis-names-roster-for-january-camp |title=Ellis Names WNT Roster for January Camp at NTC |date=January 2, 2015 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 17, 2016}}</ref> Following the training camp, Sauerbrunn was named to the 24-player team that would travel on a 13-day trip to Europe for matches against France and England in mid-February.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2015/01/30/07/21/150130-wnt-ellis-names-roster-for-europe-openers |title=Ellis Names WNT Roster for Matches in Europe against France and England |date=January 30, 2015 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 17, 2016}}</ref> Sauerbrunn played all 90 minutes in the match against France on February 8. She made a key save in the opening minutes of the game and assisted in halting the opposing team's attack. She was subsequently named Budweiser Woman of the Match.<ref name=":23">{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2015/02/08/13/14/150208-wnt-v-fra-game-story |title=WNT Falls to No. 3 France 2–0 in 2015 Opener |date=February 8, 2015 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 17, 2016}}</ref> She also played all 90 minutes in the match against England on February 13, which was a shutout victory for the United States.<ref name=":24">{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2015/02/13/16/08/150213-wnt-v-eng-game-story |title=WNT Caps Off European Trip with 1–0 Victory against England |date=February 13, 2015 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 17, 2016}}</ref>
On February 21, Sauerbrunn was named to the 25-player roster for the 2015 Algarve Cup in Portugal.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2015/02/21/12/18/150221-wnt-algarve-cup-roster |title=Ellis Names U.S. WNT Roster for 2015 Algarve Cup |date=February 21, 2015 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 17, 2016}}</ref> She started all four of the matches for the United States and was named Budweiser Woman of the Match for the 0–0 draw against Iceland on March 9.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2015/03/09/16/00/150309-wnt-0-isl-0-gamestory |title=WNT Draws 0–0 with Iceland to Win Group B and Earn Place in Algarve Cup Championship |date=March 9, 2015 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 21, 2016}}</ref> She was then named to a 25-player roster on March 20 for a match against New Zealand on April 4 in St. Louis.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2015/03/20/08/23/150320-wnt-stlouis-roster-rel |title=Ellis Names 25-Player Roster for Next Stretch of World Cup Prep |date=March 20, 2015 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 17, 2016}}</ref> She started in the match and played all 90 minutes, helping the United States defeat New Zealand 4–0.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2015/04/04/16/21/150404-wnt-v-nzl-gamestory |title=WNT Cruises to 4–0 Win against New Zealand before Record-Setting Crowd in St. Louis |date=April 4, 2015 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 17, 2016}}</ref>
On April 14, 2015, Sauerbrunn was named to the 23-player roster that would represent the United States at the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2015/04/14/15/20/150414-wnt-wwc-roster-announcement |title=Ellis Names U.S. Roster for 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup Team |date=April 14, 2015 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 17, 2016}}</ref> She played every minute in all seven matches for the United States during the World Cup.<ref name=":0" /> Sauerbrunn became a World Cup Champion on July 5, when she helped the United States defeat Japan 5–2 in the Women's World Cup final.<ref name=":18">{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2015/07/05/21/19/150705-wnt-v-jpn-game-story |title=World Champions: USA Wins 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup |date=July 5, 2015 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 17, 2016}}</ref> Sauerbrunn joined the national team on a Victory Tour following their World Cup win that started in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on August 16 and ended in New Orleans, Louisiana, on December 16.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2015/08/14/16/10/150814-wnt-v-crc-pitt-gamenotes |title=World Champs Begin Victory Tour in Pittsburgh |date=August 14, 2015 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 17, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2015/12/17/03/36/151216-wnt-sends-off-abby-wambach-in-final-game-of-2015-victory-tour |title=WNT Sends Off Abby Wambach in Front of Record Crowd in New Orleans |date=December 16, 2015 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 17, 2016}}</ref>
==== 2016 Summer Olympics ====
On January 9, 2016, Sauerbrunn was named captain of the United States women's national team along with Carli Lloyd.<ref name="captain">{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2016/01/09/18/07/160109-wnt-carli-lloyd-and-becky-sauerbrunn-named-new-captains-of-us-wnt |title=Carli Lloyd and Becky Sauerbrunn Named New Captains of U.S. WNT |date=January 9, 2016 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 21, 2016}}</ref>
Sauerbrunn joined the national team for their first training camp of the year at the U.S. Soccer National Training Center in Carson, California, from January 5 to 21.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2015/12/31/15/16/151231-ellis-names-26-for-training-camp-as-wnt-opens-2016 |title=Ellis Names 26 for Training Camp Roster as U.S WNT Opens 2016 |date=December 31, 2015 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 17, 2016}}</ref> She was then named to the 20-player roster for 2016 CONCACAF Women's Olympic Qualifying.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2016/01/26/18/02/160126-wnt-ellis-names-20-player-roster-for-2016-concacaf-womens-olympic-qualifying |title=Ellis Names 20-Player Roster for 2016 CONCACAF Women's Olympic Qualifying |date=January 26, 2016 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 17, 2016}}</ref> The United States qualified to the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro after a semifinal win against Trinidad & Tobago on February 19.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2016/02/20/04/35/160219-wnt-v-trinidad-tobago-qualifies-for-2016-olympics |title=WNT Punches Ticket to Rio With 5–0 Win Against Trinidad & Tobago |date=February 19, 2016 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 17, 2016}}</ref> Sauerbrunn made her 100th appearance for the national team on February 21 in the final against Canada. During the match, she also made her third career assist. The United States won the tournament after defeating Canada 2–0. Following the tournament, Sauerbrunn was named to the 2016 CONCACAF Women's Olympic Qualifying Best XI.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2016/02/22/03/30/160221-wnt-defeats-canada-2-0-to-claim-2016-olympic-qualifying-title |title=WNT Defeats Canada 2–0 to Win 2016 CONCACAF Olympic Qualifying Championship |date=February 21, 2016 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 17, 2016}}</ref>
Sauerbrunn was named to the roster for the 2016 SheBelieves Cup that took place from March 3 to 9.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2016/02/26/18/51/160226-wnt-usa-england-france-germany-shebelieves-cup-top-players-come-for-international-tournament |title=USA Unveils SheBelieves Cup Roster as World's Top Teams Come to USA |date=February 26, 2016 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 17, 2016}}</ref> She started in the team's opening match of the tournament on March 3 against England. Sauerbrunn was noted for her good positioning during the match, helping block a shot in the 59th minute.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2016/03/04/03/01/160303-wnt-crystal-dunn-fires-usa-to-win-vs-england-in-shebelieves-cup-opener |title=Dunn Strike Earns USA 1–0 Win Against England in First SheBelieves Cup Match |date=March 3, 2016 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 21, 2016}}</ref> She also made appearances in other two matches of the tournament, helping the United States win the 2016 SheBelieves Cup with a 2–1 win over Germany in their final game.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2016/03/06/22/21/160306-wnt-defeats-france-1-0-at-shebelieves-cup-on-stoppage-time-goal-from-alex-morgan |title=WNT Defeats France 1–0 at SheBelieves Cup on Stoppage Time Goal From Alex Morgan in Front of Record Crowd in Nashville |date=March 6, 2016 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 21, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2016/03/10/03/54/160309-wnt-downs-germany-2-1-to-claim-inaugural-shebelieves-cup-title |title=USA Defeats Germany 2–1 to Win 2016 SheBelieves Cup |date=March 9, 2016 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 21, 2016}}</ref>
Sauerbrunn joined a 23-player roster for a training camp ahead of two matches against Colombia in early April.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2016/03/22/14/31/160322-wnt-ellis-names-23-players-for-april-friendly-matches-against-colombia |title=Ellis Names 23 Players for April Friendly Matches Against Colombia |date=March 22, 2016 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 17, 2016}}</ref> She appeared in both matches, but did not play all 90 minutes in either game.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2016/04/06/20/35/160406-wnt-defeats-colombia-7-0-in-front-of-record-crowd-in-connecticut |title=U.S. WNT Defeats Colombia 7–0 in Front of Record Crowd in Connecticut |date=April 6, 2016 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 17, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2016/04/10/17/15/160410-wnt-tops-colombia-3-0-in-front-of-sold-out-crowd-in-pennsylvania |title=U.S. WNT Tops Colombia 3–0 in Front of Sold-Out Crowd in Pennsylvania |date=April 10, 2016 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 17, 2016}}</ref> Sauerbrunn was on the roster for another two-game series against Japan in early June<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2016/05/18/14/13/160518-wnt-ellis-names-25-players-to-training-camp-roster-for-japan-friendlies |title=Ellis Names 25 Players for Japan Friendlies |date=May 18, 2016 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 17, 2016}}</ref> and she started in both games.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2016/06/03/05/03/160602-wnt-and-japan-play-to-thrilling-3-3-draw-before-sold-out-crowd-in-colorado |title=USA and Japan Play to Thrilling 3–3 Draw Before Sold Out Crowd in Colorado |date=June 3, 2016 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 17, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2016/06/05/21/26/160605-wnt-beats-japan-2-0-in-front-of-record-ohio-crowd |title=Johnston, Morgan Goals Lift USA to 2–0 Win vs. Japan in Front of Record Ohio Crowd |date=June 5, 2016 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 17, 2016}}</ref>
On July 12, 2016, Sauerbrunn was named to the 18-player team that would represent the United States at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2016/07/12/15/35/160712-wnt-jill-ellis-names-2016-us-olympic-womens-soccer-team |title=USA Head Coach Jill Ellis Names 2016 U.S. Olympic Women's Soccer Team |date=July 12, 2016 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 17, 2016}}</ref> She made her first appearance in Rio on August 3 in the team's opening match against New Zealand. The match marked her first Olympic start and she was subsequently named the Woman of the Match.<ref name=":19">{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2016/08/04/00/21/160803-wnt-160803-wnt-usa-opens-2016-olympic-games-with-2-0-group-g-win-against-new-zealand |title=USA Opens 2016 Olympic Games With 2–0 Group G Win Against New Zealand |date=August 3, 2016 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=August 7, 2016}}</ref> She also appeared in the second group match against France, helping the United States take away another victory and secure their first place finish in the group.<ref name=":22">{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2016/08/06/22/55/160806-wnt-usa-seizes-contron-of-group-g-with-1-0-win-vs-france-at-2016-olympics |title=USA Seizes Control of Group G with 1–0 Win vs. France at 2016 Olympics |date=August 6, 2016 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=August 7, 2016}}</ref> Sauerbrunn played all 90 minutes of the team's final group match against Colombia on August 9, which ended in a 2–2 draw.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2016/08/09/23/48/160809-wnt-wins-group-g-with-2-2-draw-vs-colombia-at-2016-olympics |title=USA Wins Group G with 2–2 Draw vs. Colombia at 2016 Olympics |date=August 9, 2016 |access-date=August 12, 2016 |website=U.S. Soccer}}</ref> In the quarterfinals, Sauerbrunn started in the match against [[Sweden women's national football team|Sweden]] on August 12. The game was tied 1–1 after both regulation time and extra time. The United States were then defeated by Sweden in penalty kicks.<ref name=swedenaug12>{{cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2016/08/12/19/37/160812-wnt-falls-to-sweden-4-3-in-penalty-shootout-after-1-1-draw-in-2016-olympic-quarterfinals |title=Dominant USA Falls to Sweden 4–3 in Penalty Shootout after 1–1 Draw in 2016 Olympic Quarterfinals |date=August 12, 2016 |access-date=August 12, 2016}}</ref>
====2019 FIFA Women's World Cup====
In May 2019, she was named to the final 23-player roster for the [[2019 FIFA Women's World Cup]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2019/05/01/23/56/wnt-usa-roster-2019-womens-world-cup-france |title=MEET THE USA'S 2019 FIFA WOMEN'S WORLD CUP TEAM |website=U.S. Soccer |date=May 1, 2019}}</ref> Sauerbrunn appeared in 6 of the 7 matches for the USWNT during the tournament, missing only the opening match vs [[Thailand women's national football team|Thailand]]. The United States went on to defeat the [[Netherlands women's national football team|Netherlands]] 2–0 in the final, winning back-to-back [[FIFA Women's World Cup|World Cup]] titles and the fourth overall World Cup title for the United States women's national team.<ref name="WC History">{{cite news |first1=Steven |last1=Goff |first2=Emily |last2=Giambalvo |title=U.S. wins World Cup with a final four-star performance |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2019/07/07/uswnt-netherlands-world-cup-final/?noredirect=on |newspaper=The Washington Post |date=July 7, 2019}}</ref>
===Organized labor activism===
In March 2016, Sauerbrunn was one of five women's national team players to file a complaint with the [[Equal Employment Opportunity Commission]] alleging wage discrimination as compared to the men's national team.<ref name="ESPNMar31">{{cite news |title=U.S. women's team files wage-discrimination action vs. U.S. Soccer |url=https://www.espn.com/espnw/sports/story/_/id/15102506/women-national-team-files-wage-discrimination-action-vs-us-soccer-federation |work=[[ESPN]] |agency=[[Associated Press]] |date=March 31, 2016 |access-date=April 7, 2023}}</ref>
Sauerbrunn was active in [[collective bargaining agreement]] negotiations with [[U.S. Soccer]] for several years, from at least the expiration of the previous agreement in December 2016.<ref>{{cite magazine |url=https://www.si.com/soccer/2016/12/01/becky-sauerbrunn-uswnt-cba-us-soccer-eeoc |title=USWNT co-captain Sauerbrunn on state of CBA talks: 'We're far apart' |date=December 1, 2016 |access-date=April 7, 2023 |magazine=[[Sports Illustrated]] |first=Alexander |last=Abnos}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.socceramerica.com/publications/article/80910/becky-sauerbrunn-on-her-off-field-leadership-play.html |title=Becky Sauerbrunn on her off-field leadership, player power, and Carlos Cordeiro |date=January 8, 2019 |access-date=April 7, 2023 |work=[[Soccer America]]}}</ref> In February 2017, she was among the players elected to represent the team in negotiations with the federation in April 2017<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.denverpost.com/2017/04/05/womens-national-team-us-soccer-contract-talk/ |title=Women's national team and U.S. Soccer intensify talks on new contract |date=April 5, 2017 |access-date=April 7, 2023 |agency=[[Associated Press]] |work=[[The Denver Post]]}}</ref> and continued to be elected to and serve in this executive committee role in subsequent years.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2018/03/04/sports/soccer/us-womens-soccer-equality.html |title=In Fight for Equality, U.S. Women's Soccer Team Leads the Way |date=March 4, 2018 |access-date=April 7, 2023 |work=[[The New York Times]] |first=Andrew |last=Das}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://uswntplayers.com/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191214123627/https://uswntplayers.com/ |title=U.S. Women's National Team Players Association - OOSA |archive-date=December 14, 2019 |access-date=April 7, 2023 |url-status=live}}</ref> On March 4, 2020, the association announced that it had named Sauerbrunn as its first president.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/united-states-usaw/story/4067019/becky-sauerbrunn-named-first-uswntpa-president |title=Becky Sauerbrunn named first USWNTPA president |date=March 4, 2020 |access-date=April 7, 2023 |work=[[ESPN]] |first=Graham |last=Hays}}</ref>
Sauerbrunn represented the players association at the signing of the team's new collective bargaining agreement on September 6, 2022, prior to a national team friendly against [[Nigeria women's national football team|Nigeria]] in [[Washington, D.C.]], and gave a speech to the audience where she declared the agreement to be "a huge win for workers and for labor rights".<ref>{{cite news |url=https://theathletic.com/3574110/2022/09/07/uswnt-cba-ussf/ |title=The USWNT make history with CBA signing, but the players know there's more to be done |date=September 7, 2022 |access-date=April 7, 2023 |work=[[The Athletic]] |first=Meg |last=Linehan}}</ref><ref>{{cite AV media |date=September 6, 2022 |url=https://twitter.com/USWNT/status/1567307606431236096 |title=The Captain is speaking. |location=Washington, D.C. |language=English |access-date=April 7, 2023 |time=1:06}}</ref>
==Personal life==
{{as of|November 2017}}, Sauerbrunn is in a relationship with Zola Short.<ref>{{cite AV media |date=November 8, 2017 |url=https://twitter.com/ussoccer_wnt/status/928307451950137345?s=21 |title=The Journey to the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup |location=Portland, Oregon |language=English |access-date=April 7, 2023 |time=1:09}}</ref>
== Player statistics ==
===International summary===
{{updated|match played February 26, 2024}}
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
!National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals!!Assists
|-
|rowspan=18| [[United States women's national soccer team|United States]]
|-
|[[2008 in American soccer#Women's|2008]]|| 2 || 0 || 1
|-
|[[2009 in American soccer#Women|2009]]|| – || – || –
|-
|[[2010 in American soccer#Women|2010]]|| 1 || 0 || 0
|-
|[[2011 in American soccer#Women|2011]]|| 12 || 0 || 0
|-
|[[2012 in American soccer#Women|2012]]|| 22 || 0 || 0
|-
|[[2013 in American soccer#Women|2013]]|| 12 || 0 || 0
|-
|[[2014 in American soccer#Women|2014]]|| 22 || 0 || 1
|-
|[[2015 in American soccer#Women|2015]]|| 25 || 0 || 0
|-
|[[2016 in American soccer#Women|2016]]|| 23 || 0 || 3
|-
|[[2017 in American soccer#Women's|2017]]|| 16 || 0 || 1
|-
|[[2018 in American soccer#Women's|2018]]|| 14 || 0 || 1
|-
|[[2019 in American soccer#Women's|2019]]|| 22 || 0 || 0
|-
|[[2020 in American soccer#Women's|2020]]|| 7 || 0 || 0
|-
|[[2021 in American soccer#Women's|2021]]|| 21 || 0 || 0
|-
|[[2022 in American soccer#Women's|2022]]|| 12 || 0 || 0
|-
|[[2023 in American soccer#Women's|2023]]|| 6 || 0 || 0
|-
|[[2024 in American soccer#Women's|2024]]|| 2 || 0 || 0
|-
!colspan=2| Total || 219 || 0 || 7
|}
=== World Cup and Olympic appearances ===
{| class="wikitable collapsible" style="width:100%; font-size:90%;"
|-
!Match
!Date
!Location
!Opponent
!Lineup
!Result
!Competition
|-
| colspan=7 align=center {{fb bg world cup final tournament}} |'''[[2011 FIFA Women's World Cup]]'''
|-
|{{center|1}}
|2011-07-13<ref name=":13" />
|[[Mönchengladbach, Germany]]
|{{Fbw|FRA}}
|Start
|3–1 W
|{{fb bg world cup final tournament}}|[[2011 FIFA Women's World Cup#Semi-finals|Semi-final]]
|-
| colspan=7 align=center {{fb bg olympic tournament}} |'''[[Football at the 2012 Summer Olympics – Women's tournament|2012 Women's Olympic Football Tournament]]'''
|-
|{{center|2}}
|2012-07-31<ref name=":14" />
|rowspan=2|[[Manchester, England]]
|{{Fbw|PRK}}
|on 75' (off [[Rachel Van Hollebeke|Buehler]])
|1–0 W
|{{fb bg olympic tournament}}|[[Football at the 2012 Summer Olympics – Women's tournament#Group G|Group stage]]
|-
|{{center|3}}
|2012-08-06<ref name=":16" />
|{{Fbw|CAN}}
|on 110' (off Buehler)
|4–3 W
|{{fb bg olympic tournament}}|[[Football at the 2012 Summer Olympics – Women's tournament#Semi-finals|Semi-final]]
|-
|{{center|4}}
|2012-08-09<ref name=":17" />
|[[London, England]]
|{{Fbw|JPN}}
|on 80' (off Buehler)
|2–1 W
|{{fb bg olympic tournament}}|[[Football at the 2012 Summer Olympics – Women's tournament#Gold medal match|Gold medal match]]
|-
| colspan=7 align=center {{fb bg world cup final tournament}} |'''[[2015 FIFA Women's World Cup]]'''
|-
|{{center|5}}
|2015-06-08<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2015/06/08/21/40/150608-wnt-v-aus-gamestory |title=Rapinoe Brace Powers WNT to 3–1 World Cup Opening Win Over Australia |date=June 8, 2015 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 24, 2016}}</ref>
|rowspan=2|[[Winnipeg, Manitoba]]
|{{Fbw|AUS}}
|Start
|3–1 W
|{{fb bg world cup final tournament}}|[[2015 FIFA Women's World Cup#Group D|Group stage]]
|-
|{{center|6}}
|2015-06-12<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2015/06/12/20/59/150612-wnt-v-swe-game-story |title=USA Remains Top of Group D After 0–0 Draw with Sweden |date=June 12, 2015 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 24, 2016}}</ref>
|{{Fbw|SWE}}
|Start
|0–0 D
|{{fb bg world cup final tournament}}|[[2015 FIFA Women's World Cup#Group D|Group stage]]
|-
|{{center|7}}
|2015-06-16<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2015/06/16/19/31/150616-wnt-v-nga-game-story |title=USA Through to Round of 16 After 1–0 Win against Nigeria |date=June 16, 2015 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 24, 2016}}</ref>
|[[Vancouver, British Columbia]]
|{{Fbw|NGA}}
|Start
|1–0 W
|{{fb bg world cup final tournament}}|[[2015 FIFA Women's World Cup#Group D|Group stage]]
|-
|{{center|8}}
|2015-06-22<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2015/06/22/20/43/150622-wnt-v-col-gamestory |title=USA Advances to 2015 World Cup Quarterfinal with 2–0 Win Against Colombia |date=June 22, 2015 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 24, 2016}}</ref>
|[[Edmonton, Alberta]]
|{{Fbw|COL}}
|Start
|2–0 W
|{{fb bg world cup final tournament}}|[[2015 FIFA Women's World Cup#Round of 16|Round of 16]]
|-
|{{center|9}}
|2015-06-26<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2015/06/26/21/05/150626-wnt-v-chn-gamestory |title=WNT Shuts Out China 1–0 to Advance to 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup Semifinal |date=June 26, 2015 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 24, 2016}}</ref>
|[[Ottawa, Ontario]]
|{{Fbw|CHN}}
|Start
|1–0 W
|{{fb bg world cup final tournament}}|[[2015 FIFA Women's World Cup#Quarter-finals|Quarter-final]]
|-
|{{center|10}}
|2015-06-30<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2015/06/30/20/33/150630-wnt-v-ger-gamestory |title=WNT Downs World No. 1 Germany 2–0 to Advance to 2015 World Cup Final |date=June 30, 2015 |website=U.S. Soccer |access-date=July 24, 2016}}</ref>
|[[Montreal, Quebec]]
|{{Fbw|GER}}
|Start
|2–0 W
|{{fb bg world cup final tournament}}|[[2015 FIFA Women's World Cup#Semi-finals|Semi-final]]
|-
|{{center|11}}
|2015-07-05<ref name=":18" />
|Vancouver, British Columbia
|{{Fbw|JPN}}
|Start
|5–2 W
|{{fb bg world cup final tournament}}|[[2015 FIFA Women's World Cup#Final|Final]]
|-
| colspan=7 align=center {{fb bg olympic tournament}} |'''[[Football at the 2016 Summer Olympics – Women's tournament|2016 Women's Olympic Football Tournament]]'''
|-
|{{center|12}}
|2016-08-03<ref name=":19" />
|rowspan=2|[[Belo Horizonte, Brazil]]
|{{Fbw|NZL}}
|Start
|2–0 W
|{{fb bg olympic tournament}}|[[Football at the 2016 Summer Olympics – Women's tournament#Group G|Group stage]]
|-
|{{center|13}}
|2016-08-06<ref name=":22" />
|{{Fbw|FRA}}
|Start
|1–0 W
|{{fb bg olympic tournament}}|[[Football at the 2016 Summer Olympics – Women's tournament#Group G|Group stage]]
|-
|{{center|14}}
|2016-08-09<ref>{{cite web |first=Tim |last=Hill |title=Olympic women's football: Colombia 2-2 USA – as it happened |url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/live/2016/aug/09/olympic-womens-football-colombia-usa-live?page=with:block-57aa59a6e4b033cb0795e91c#liveblog-navigation |work=The Guardian |date=August 6, 2016}}</ref>
|[[Manaus, Brazil]]
|{{Fbw|COL}}
|Start
|2–2 D
|{{fb bg olympic tournament}}|[[Football at the 2016 Summer Olympics – Women's tournament#Group G|Group stage]]
|-
|{{center|15}}
|2016-08-12<ref name=swedenaug12/>
|[[Brasília, Brazil]]
|{{Fbw|SWE}}
|Start
|1–1 (pso 3–4) (L)
|{{fb bg olympic tournament}}|[[Football at the 2016 Summer Olympics – Women's tournament – Knockout stage#Quarter-finals|Quarter-final]]
|-
| colspan=7 align=center {{fb bg world cup final tournament}} |'''[[2019 FIFA Women's World Cup]]'''
|-
|{{center|16}}
|2019-06-16<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2019/06/usa-through-to-world-cup-knockout-rounds-with-3-0-victory-against-chile |title=USA Through to World Cup Knockout Rounds After 3-0 Victory Against Chile in Group F}}</ref>
|[[Paris, France]]
|{{Fbw|CHI}}
|Start
|3–0 W
|{{fb bg world cup final tournament}}|[[2019 FIFA Women's World Cup Group F#United States vs Chile|Group stage]]
|-
|{{center|17}}
|2019-06-20<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2019/06/fifa-world-cup-2019-usa-vs-sweden-match-recap-standings-bracket-stats |title=FIFA World Cup 2019 - USA vs. Sweden - Stats, Recap, and Bracket}}</ref>
|[[Le Havre, France]]
|{{Fbw|SWE}}
|Start
|2–0 W
|{{fb bg world cup final tournament}}|[[2019 FIFA Women's World Cup Group F#Sweden vs United States|Group stage]]
|-
|{{center|18}}
|2019-06-24<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2019/06/world-cup-2019-uswnt-vs-spain-match-report-stats-standings-bracket |title=World Cup 2019: USA vs. Spain - Match Report, Stats, Standings & Bracket}}</ref>
|[[Reims, France]]
|{{Fbw|ESP}}
|Start
|2–1 W
|{{fb bg world cup final tournament}}|[[2019 FIFA Women's World Cup knockout stage#Spain vs United States|Round of 16]]
|-
|{{center|19}}
|2019-06-28<ref>{{cite web |title=Megan Rapinoe Scores Twice as USA Defeats France 2-1 to Reach 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup Semifinals |url=https://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2019/06/world-cup-2019-uswnt-vs-france-match-report-stats-standings-bracket |website=U.S. Soccer |date=June 28, 2019}}</ref>
| Paris, France
|{{Fbw|FRA}}
|Start
|2–1 W
|{{fb bg world cup final tournament}}|[[2019 FIFA Women's World Cup knockout stage#France vs United States|Quarter-final]]
|-
|{{center|20}}
|2019-07-02<ref>{{cite web |title=USA Earns Record Fifth Berth to a Women's World Cup Final With 2-1 Win Against England in Semifinal |url=https://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2019/07/world-cup-2019-uswnt-vs-england-match-report-stats-standings-bracket |website=U.S. Soccer |date=July 2, 2019}}</ref>
|rowspan=2|[[Décines-Charpieu]], France
|{{Fbw|ENG}}
|Start
|2–1 W
|{{fb bg world cup final tournament}}|[[2019 FIFA Women's World Cup knockout stage#France vs United States|Semi-final]]
|-
|{{center|21}}
|2019-07-07<ref name="2019 FIFA Final">{{cite web |title=USA Wins Back-to-Back Women's World Cup Titles With 2-0 Triumph Against the Netherlands |url=https://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2019/07/usa-vs-netherlands-match-report-recap-stats-highlights |website=U.S. Soccer |date=July 7, 2019}}</ref>
|{{Fbw|NED}}
|Start
|2–0 W
|{{fb bg world cup final tournament}}|[[2019 FIFA Women's World Cup knockout stage#France vs United States|Final]]
|-
| colspan=7 align=center {{fb bg olympic tournament}} |'''[[Football at the 2020 Summer Olympics – Women's tournament|2020 Women's Olympic Football Tournament]]'''
|-
|{{center|22}}
|2021-07-21<ref>{{cite web |url=https://olympics.com/tokyo-2020/olympic-games/en/results/football/results-women-gpg-000100-.htm |title=Sweden 3, United States 0 - 2020 Olympic Match Recap |date=July 21, 2021 |website=Olympics |access-date=July 22, 2021 |archive-date=August 9, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210809162611/https://olympics.com/tokyo-2020/olympic-games/en/results/football/results-women-gpg-000100-.htm |url-status=dead}}</ref>
|[[Tokyo, Japan]]
|{{Fbw|SWE}}
|Start
|0–3 L
|{{fb bg olympic tournament}}|[[Football at the 2020 Summer Olympics – Women's tournament – Group G#Sweden vs United States|Group stage]]
|-
|{{center|23}}
|2021-07-27<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.fifa.com/tournaments/womens/womensolympic/tokyo2020/match-center/400065445 |title=United States vs. Australia |date=July 27, 2021 |website=FIFA}}</ref>
|[[Kashima, Ibaraki|Kashima, Japan]]
|{{fbw|AUS}}
|Start
|0–0 D
|{{fb bg olympic tournament}}|[[Football at the 2020 Summer Olympics – Women's tournament – Group G#United States vs Australia|Group stage]]
|-
|{{center|24}}
|2021-07-30<ref>{{cite web |url=https://olympics.com/tokyo-2020/olympic-games/en/results/football/results-women-qfnl-000300-.htm |title=Football - Netherlands vs United States - Quarter-final Results |date=July 30, 2021 |website=Olympics |access-date=July 31, 2021 |archive-date=July 29, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210729214627/https://olympics.com/tokyo-2020/olympic-games/en/results/football/results-women-qfnl-000300-.htm |url-status=dead}}</ref>
|[[Yokohama, Japan]]
|{{fbw|NED}}
|Start
|2–2 (pso 4–2) W
|{{fb bg olympic tournament}}|[[Football at the 2020 Summer Olympics – Women's tournament – Knockout stage#Netherlands vs United States|Quarter-final]]
|-
|{{center|25}}
|2021-08-02<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.fifa.com/tournaments/womens/womensolympic/tokyo2020/match-center/400065451 |title=United States vs. Canada |date=August 2, 2021 |website=FIFA}}</ref>
|Kashima, Japan
|{{fbw|CAN}}
|Start
|0–1 L
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== Honors and awards ==
'''Røa IL'''
* [[Toppserien]]: [[2009 Toppserien|2009]]
'''FC Kansas City'''
* [[National Women's Soccer League|NWSL Championship]]: [[2014 FC Kansas City season|2014]],<ref>{{cite web |date=August 31, 2014 |title=FC Kansas City Earns 2014 NWSL Championship |url=http://www.fckansascity.com/2014/08/31/fc-kansas-city-earns-2014-nwsl-championship/ |access-date=November 12, 2014 |publisher=FC Kansas City}}</ref> [[2015 FC Kansas City season|2015]]
'''Portland Thorns FC'''
* NWSL Community Shield: [[2020 National Women's Soccer League season#Fall Series|2020]]
* [[NWSL Challenge Cup]]: [[2021 NWSL Challenge Cup|2021]]
* [[International Champions Cup]]: [[2021 Women's International Champions Cup|2021]]<ref>{{cite web |last=Snipes |first=Tyler |date=August 22, 2021 |title=The Portland Thorns are WICC Champions! |url=https://www.internationalchampionscup.com/news/wicc-tournament-recap |website=International Champions Cup}}</ref>
* [[NWSL Shield]]: [[2021 National Women's Soccer League season#Regular Season|2021]]
* [[NWSL Championship]]: [[2022 National Women's Soccer League season#Playoffs|2022]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Azzi |first=Alex |date=October 30, 2022 |title=Portland Thorns win 2022 NWSL Championship, MVP Smith scores game winner |url=https://onherturf.nbcsports.com/2022/10/29/portland-thorns-win-2022-nwsl-championship/ |access-date=2022-11-01 |website=On Her Turf |language=en-US}}</ref>
'''United States'''
* [[FIFA Women's World Cup]]: [[2015 FIFA Women's World Cup|2015]], [[2019 FIFA Women's World Cup|2019]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rosenblatt |first=Kalhan |date=July 7, 2019 |title=U.S. women's soccer team wins 2019 World Cup over the Netherlands in 2-0 final |url=https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/u-s-women-s-soccer-team-win-2019-world-cup-n1027206 |access-date=January 8, 2023 |website=NBC News |language=}}</ref>
* [[CONCACAF W Championship|CONCACAF Women's Championship]]: [[2010 CONCACAF Women's Championship|2010]], [[2014 CONCACAF Women's Championship|2014]], [[2018 CONCACAF Women's Championship|2018]],<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.concacaf.com/en/article/canada-v-united-states-recap |title=Lavelle and Morgan lift the United States over Canada for the 2018 CWC title |date=October 17, 2018 |website=CONCACAF |archive-date=July 1, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190701145147/https://www.concacaf.com/en/article/canada-v-united-states-recap |url-status=live}}</ref> [[2022 CONCACAF W Championship|2022]]<ref>{{cite news |first=Andrew |last=Das |title=U.S. Women Beat Canada to Claim Spot in Paris Olympics |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2022/07/19/sports/soccer/uswnt-canada-concacaf-w-championship.html |work=The New York Times |date=July 19, 2022}}</ref>
* [[CONCACAF W Gold Cup]]: [[2024 CONCACAF W Gold Cup|2024]]<ref>{{cite web |date=March 11, 2024 |title=Horan the hero as USA down Brazil to win W Gold Cup crown|url=https://www.concacaf.com/w-gold-cup/news/horan-the-hero-as-usa-down-brazil-to-win-w-gold-cup-crown/ |access-date=March 11, 2024|website=CONCACAF.com}}</ref>
* [[CONCACAF Women's Olympic Qualifying Tournament]]: [[2012 CONCACAF Women's Olympic Qualifying Tournament|2012]], [[2016 CONCACAF Women's Olympic Qualifying Tournament|2016]], <ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2016/02/22/03/30/160221-wnt-defeats-canada-2-0-to-claim-2016-olympic-qualifying-title |title=WNT Defeats Canada 2–0 to Claim 2016 Olympic Qualifying Title |website=U.S. Soccer |date=February 21, 2016}}</ref> [[2020 CONCACAF Women's Olympic Qualifying Championship|2020]]<ref>{{cite web |title=U.S. Women's National Team Wins 2020 CONCACAF Women's Olympic Qualifying Tournament with 3-0 Victory Over Canada |url=https://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2020/02/2020-concacaf-womens-olympic-qualifying-final-uswnt-3-canada-0-match-report-stats |work=U.S. Soccer |date=February 9, 2020}}</ref>
* [[Summer Olympic Games|Summer Olympics]]: [[Summer Olympic Games|Gold Medal]]: [[Football at the 2012 Summer Olympics – Women's tournament|2012]]; [[Summer Olympic Games|Bronze Medal]]: [[Football at the 2020 Summer Olympics – Women's tournament|2020]]
* [[SheBelieves Cup]]: [[2016 SheBelieves Cup|2016]], <ref>{{cite web |title=USA Defeats Germany 2–1 to Win 2016 SheBelieves Cup |url=https://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2016/03/10/03/54/160309-wnt-downs-germany-2-1-to-claim-inaugural-shebelieves-cup-title |work=U.S. Soccer |date=March 9, 2016}}</ref> [[2020 SheBelieves Cup|2020]],<ref>{{cite web |title=USA Wins 2020 SheBelieves Cup With 3-1 Victory vs. Japan |url=https://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2020/03/2020-shebelieves-cup-usa-3-japan-1-match-report-stats-standings |work=U.S. Soccer |date=March 11, 2020}}</ref> [[2021 SheBelieves Cup|2021]],<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2021/02/shebelieves-cup-uswnt-6-argentina-0-match-report-stats-standings |title=U.S. Women's National Team Rolls to Title at 2021 SheBelieves Cup, Presented by Visa, With Dominant 6-0 Victory Against Argentina |date=February 25, 2021 |website=U.S. Soccer}}</ref> [[2022 SheBelieves Cup|2022]],<ref>{{cite web |title=U.S. Women's National Team Defeats Iceland 5-0 to Win Third Consecutive and Fifth Overall SheBelieves Cup Title, Presented by Visa |url=https://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2022/02/2022-shebelieves-cup-uswnt-5-iceland-0-match-report-stats-standings |work=U.S. Soccer |date=February 23, 2022}}</ref> [[2023 SheBelieves Cup|2023]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Herrera |first=Sandra |date=February 22, 2023 |title=USWNT vs. Brazil score: USA win SheBelieves Cup with Alex Morgan and Mallory Swanson dominating in attack |url=https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/uswnt-vs-brazil-score-usa-win-shebelieves-cup-with-alex-morgan-and-mallory-swanson-dominating-in-attack/live/ |access-date=February 23, 2023 |website=CBS Sports |language=}}</ref>
* [[Algarve Cup]]: 2011, 2013, 2015
* Four Nations Tournament: 2008, 2011
* Nordic Cup: 2007, 2008
* Tournament of Nations: [[2018 Tournament of Nations|2018]]
'''Individual'''
* [[National Soccer Coaches Association of America|NSCAA]] Youth All-American: 2001<ref name="UVbio" />
* NSCAA Adidas (U-17) All-American: 2002<ref name="UVbio" />
* Parade All-American: 2002, 2003<ref name="UVbio" />
* Missouri Gatorade Player of the Year: 2003<ref name="UVbio" />
* Soccer Times All-American Third Team: 2003<ref name=":6" />
* ACC Freshman of the Year: 2003<ref name=":7" />
* ACC All-Freshman Team: 2003<ref name=":7" />
* Soccer Buzz Mid-Atlantic Region Freshman of the Year: 2003<ref name=":6" />
* Soccer Buzz National Freshman of the Year Finalist: 2003<ref name=":6" />
* Soccer Buzz Freshman All-American First Team: 2003<ref name=":6" />
* All-ACC Second Team: 2003, 2005<ref name=":7" />
* Soccer Buzz All-American Second Team: 2003, 2007<ref name=":6" />
* NSCAA All-American First Team: 2003, 2007<ref name=":6" />
* Soccer Buzz All-American Honorable Mention: 2005<ref name=":6" />
* NSCAA All-American Second Team: 2006<ref name=":6" />
* Soccer Buzz All-American Third Team: 2006<ref name=":6" />
* All-ACC First Team: 2006, 2007<ref name=":7" />
* Academic All-American: 2007<ref name=":6" />
* NSCAA Scholar-Athlete of the Year: 2007<ref name=":6" />
* VaSID State Player of the Year: 2007<ref name=":6" />
* ACC Player of the Year: 2007<ref name=":7" />
* ACC All-Tournament Team: 2007<ref name=":7" />
* ACC All-Academic Team: 2005, 2006, 2007<ref name=":7" />
* NSCAA All-Region: 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007<ref name=":6" />
* VaSID First Team All-State: 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007<ref name=":6" />
* ACC Postgraduate Scholarship Award: 2008<ref name=":7" />
* [[U.S. Soccer Athlete of the Year]] Nominee: 2015
* BBC Women's Footballer of the Year Nominee: 2016
* [[International Federation of Football History & Statistics#IFFHS CONCACAF Woman Team of the Decade 2011–2020|IFFHS CONCACAF Woman Team of the Decade]] 2011–2020<ref>{{cite web |date=January 29, 2021 |title=IFFHS WOMAN TEAM - CONCACAF - OF THE DECADE 2011-2020 |url=https://www.iffhs.com/index.php/posts/927 |work=IFFHS}}</ref>
* [[CONCACAF W Championship]] Best XI: [[2022 CONCACAF W Championship|2022]]<ref name="2022BestXI">{{Cite web |date=July 19, 2022 |title=Dumornay, Lavelle and Shaw headline CMU20 Best XI |url=https://www.concacaf.com/women-s-championship/news/dumornay-lavelle-and-shaw-headline-cwc22-best-xi/ |access-date=November 2, 2022 |website=[[CONCACAF]] |language=en}}</ref>
* [[NWSL awards|NWSL Defender of the Year]]: [[2013 NWSL season|2013]], [[2014 NWSL season|2014]], [[2015 NWSL season|2015]], [[2019 NWSL season|2019]]
* NWSL Best XI: [[2013 National Women's Soccer League season#Annual awards|2013]], [[2014 National Women's Soccer League season#Annual awards|2014]], [[2015 National Women's Soccer League season#Annual awards|2015]], [[2016 National Women's Soccer League season#Annual awards|2016]], [[2017 National Women's Soccer League season#Annual awards|2017]], [[2018 National Women's Soccer League season#Annual awards|2018]], [[2019 National Women's Soccer League season#Annual awards|2019]]
* NWSL Second XI: [[2022 National Women's Soccer League season#Annual awards|2022]]
==In popular culture==
Sauerbrunn was featured along with her national teammates in the [[FIFA (video game series)|EA Sports' FIFA video game series]] in ''[[FIFA 16]]'', the first time women players were included in the game.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Barnes |first1=Katie |title=Why 'FIFA 16' is a Landmark for Women |url=http://espn.go.com/espnw/news-commentary/article/13763107/why-fifa-16-landmark-women |work=ESPN |access-date=January 3, 2016 |date=September 28, 2015}}</ref> In September 2015, she was ranked by EA Sports as the No. 10 women's player in the game.<ref>{{cite web |title=FIFA 16 Player Ratings – Top 20 Women |url=https://www.easports.com/fifa/news/2015/fifa-16-ratings-top-20-women |publisher=EA Sports |access-date=January 3, 2016 |date=September 8, 2015}}</ref>
Following the United States' win at the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup, Sauerbrunn and her teammates became the first women's sports team to be honored with a [[Ticker tape parade|Ticker Tape Parade]] in New York City.<ref>{{cite web |title=U.S. women celebrate World Cup with ticker-tape parade in New York City |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/soccer/2015/07/10/uswnt-world-cup-parade-new-york-city/29960353/ |publisher=USA Today |access-date=January 3, 2016 |date=July 11, 2015}}</ref> Each player received a key to the city from Mayor [[Bill de Blasio]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Team USA parades NYC's "Canyon of Heroes" |url=https://www.cbsnews.com/pictures/us-womens-soccer-national-team-ticker-tape-victory-parade-new-york/38/ |work=CBS News |date=July 10, 2015 |access-date=January 3, 2016}}</ref> In October of the same year, the team was honored by [[President Barack Obama]] at the [[White House]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wagner |first1=Laura |title=Obama To U.S. Women's Soccer Team: 'Playing Like A Girl Means You're A Badass' |url=https://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2015/10/27/452260571/obama-to-u-s-womens-soccer-team-playing-like-a-girl-means-youre-a-badass |publisher=NPR |access-date=January 3, 2016 |date=October 27, 2015}}</ref>
In April 2016, it was announced that Sauerbrunn would appear in ads and a 225-foot mural in New York for [[Budweiser]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=McDowell |first1=Sam |title=FC Kansas City captain Becky Sauerbrunn to appear in Budweiser ads for 2016 Olympics |url=http://www.kansascity.com/sports/mls/fc-kansas-city/article74523032.html |publisher=The Kansas City Star |access-date=July 24, 2016 |date=April 28, 2016}}</ref>
==See also==
* '''''<small>{{portal-inline|Women's association football}}</small>'''''
==References==
{{Reflist|30em}}
==Further reading==
* Grainey, Timothy (2012), ''Beyond Bend It Like Beckham: The Global Phenomenon of Women's Soccer'', University of Nebraska Press, {{ISBN|0803240368}}
* Lisi, Clemente A. (2010), ''The U.S. Women's Soccer Team: An American Success Story'', Scarecrow Press, {{ISBN|0810874164}}
* Longman, Jere (2009), ''The Girls of Summer: The U.S. Women's Soccer Team and How it Changed the World'', HarperCollins, {{ISBN|0061877689}}
* Seigerman, David (2017), ''Becky Sauerbrunn'', Alladin, {{ISBN|9781481482172}}
* Stevens, Dakota (2011), ''A Look at the Women's Professional Soccer Including the Soccer Associations, Teams, Players, Awards, and More'', BiblioBazaar, {{ISBN|1241047464}}
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* [http://www.fckansascity.com/roster/becky-sauerbrunn/ Becky Sauerbrunn] at [[FC Kansas City]]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20111211213456/http://www.virginiasports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=17800 Becky Sauerbrunn] at [[Virginia Cavaliers women's soccer|Virginia Cavaliers]] (archived)
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20061111204720/http://www.uslsoccer.com/teams/4068995/934457-4069026/3195923.html Becky Sauerbrunn] at [[USL W-League (1995–2015)|USL W-League]] (archived)
* {{U.S. Soccer player|s/becky-sauerbrunn}} ([https://web.archive.org/web/20100106211015/http://www.ussoccer.com/Teams/WNT/S/Becky-Sauerbrunn.aspx archive])
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* [https://web.archive.org/web/20120817231851/http://www.nbcolympics.com/athletes/athlete%3Dbecky-sauerbrunn/index.html NBC 2012 Summer Olympics profile] (archived)
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