Very few athletes ever have the opportunity to represent their country in their respective sports. Drexel women's soccer goalie Eve Badana will represent her country, the Republic of Ireland, on the field Nov. 28 and Dec. 1. Her opponent will be the top-ranked national team, the United States women's national team. Badana will be making her third and fourth career appearances against the 2012 Olympic champions Nov. 28 in Portland, Ore., at Jeld-Wen Field, then three days later on Dec. 1 at the University of Phoenix Stadium in Phoenix. The U.S. women's national team will feature players such as Abby Wambach, Alex Morgan and Hope Solo. Badana relishes the opportunity to compete against the best team in the world. "It's a privilege playing this group of young ladies. I'm excited to see what the best are like up close, and it's definitely an honor," Badana said of about her upcoming opponents. Along with her other two international caps, Badana's sophomore campaign with the Dragons women's soccer team has prepared her for her upcoming matches. This season, she completed one of, if not the most, successful campaigns for a goalie in Drexel history. Badana led the Colonial Athletic Association in goals-against average at .67 and in shutouts with 10. Both of these figures are Drexel records. As a result of her individual excellence, she was rewarded by being named the CAA Defensive Player of the Year. Her individual efforts benefited the Drexel women's team well as they achieved a program best13-3