How the USMNT’s significant others handle long-distance relationships

As the FIFA World Cup in Qatar approaches, players from teams are gearing up for the competition — and so are their biggest supporters. Meet the wives, girlfriends, and partners of this year’s World Cup stars: U.S.A. Ash Turner, wife of goalkeeper Matt Turner A former Patriots cheerleader, Ash Turner is married to Arsenal goalkeeper Matt Turner, , and together, they share son Easton Atwood, who arrived in June . Ash, who is also a fitness trainer, is the founder of the Miss Pink Organization, which supports breast cancer survivors and families.

Aaron Long and Elise Long will soon be celebrating their first wedding anniversary after tying the knot on New Year’s Eve in December . They share a daughter, Kaia Rae, who was born in June . Darcy Myers, fiancée of defender Antonee Robinson, has shared bits and pieces of her love story with Fulham defender Antonee Robinson on social media, including their romantic engagement.

Shared on Instagram, Robinson, , proposed to Myers in front of glowing letters that spelled out “Marry Me.” The couple is also proud parents to a baby girl named Atlas. Sally Zimmerman, wife of defender Walker Zimmerman, is a game-day regular who cheers on her husband during his Nashville SC games, and has even brought their son, Tucker, along for the ride. Although Sally keeps her social media profile private, the -year-old Zimmerman frequently shares family-centric photos on his page.

Ana D’Ambra has been dating Leeds United midfielder Brenden Aaronson for years, with the twosome celebrating their fourth anniversary together in September . ” years of loving you, doing life with you is everything I could ever ask for,” D’Ambra, a Temple University athlete, posted on Instagram at the time. Sarah Schmidt, girlfriend of midfielder Tyler Adams, is dating him for more than three years. Sarah Schmidt is based overseas with midfielder Tyler Adams, who currently plays for Leeds United. When Adams, , joined Leeds United on a five-year deal in July , Schmidt was by his side.

Dear Jordan,

I am so proud of you and everything that you have accomplished. I know that you will continue to achieve great things in the next chapter of your life. I will always be your number one fan.

Paulo Dybala and Oriana Sabatini are an Argentine model and actress, respectively, who are better known by their stage names. The two have been dating since and last January, Sabatini came out as bisexual, revealing her plan to one day marry Dybala. Sabatini comes from a family of well-known Argentine celebrities; her mother, Catherine Fulop, is a Venezuelan actress and former beauty pageant contestant, while her father, Osvaldo Sabatini, is an actor.

The moral

I am so proud of you, Jordan, and everything that you have accomplished. I know that you will continue to achieve great things in the next chapter of your life. I will always be your number one fan.