Poised and thorough, the U.S. women's national team defender signs as many balls, rosters and other fan paraphernalia as possible before being ushered off to the team's post-game meeting.
Her composure is what wins attention.
Reddick, also a junior defender on the North Carolina women's soccer team, earned her 20th cap in the United State's 4-0 win against Italy on Sunday. A little more than two years ago, on July 7, Reddick made her first appearance for the national team, also in a game against Italy -- the United States won 4-1 in that match.
Reddick entered Sunday's game in the 29th minute, coming in for Danielle Slaton, who reportedly felt ill before the match. Reddick's appearance visibly energized the team.
"It was important that Cat came in when 'D' was kind of struggling a bit, and then we lost Slaton," said Hamm, who has played for the national team for 15 years. "Cat's played inside, she's played outside and she's done a great job for us. The thing she brings is she's got this confidence about her."
Despite Reddick's presence, adjusting to the national squad has taken her a little bit more time this year, especially after losing the starting position to Slaton.
"I'm not playing as good as last year, I don't think," Reddick said. "I'm trying to get back to last year. It's been a hard struggle just because I lost my position and now it's harder to get back into the starting position. It's going to be a hard battle but it's going to be fun. I look at it as a challenge."
With three years under her belt, Reddick admits she wasn't always comfortable playing on the international stage.
"The first time I came in, there was a lot more intimidation just because there's Mia Hamm, there's Julie Foudy and Kristine Lilly," Reddick said. "But once you get to know them, they're real nice to get to know, and they let you into their group really well. You look at them for leadership."
