内容摘要：“I came to get a sack of flour … a sardine tin or anything,” said Mahmoud Ismael, a man on crutches from an earlier leg injury who said he walked for miles to get to the center, only to leave empty-handed.

“I came to get a sack of flour … a sardine tin or anything,” said Mahmoud Ismael, a man on crutches from an earlier leg injury who said he walked for miles to get to the center, only to leave empty-handed.

through it all and sees a potential opportunity to achieve what he has always wanted as a pro while now leading the New York Jets’ offense.“I think I can be great, you know?” Fields said Thursday after the Jets’ fifth practice of organized team activities. “That’s been the goal for me my whole life, my whole career. Like I’ve said, I think the sky’s the limit for this team, for this offense. But we do have a long way to go.”

Fields has certainly come a long way himself.He was the 11th overall pick by Chicago in the 2021 draft out of Ohio State, became the Bears’ starter early in his rookie season and showed some flashes — and struggles. He remained under center for most of the next two seasons and his ability to make plays with his legs made him an intriguing quarterback option, but his accuracy, decision-making and overall play had the Bears looking to move on.Fields was traded to Pittsburgh last year and filled in as the Steelers’ starter for an injured Russell Wilson, going 4-2 in his six starts before hitting the sideline once the veteran was healthy.

with the Jets, who have tapped him to be their starter with the hope he can develop into a consistent playmaker in New York.“I take to him because he’s authentic and he’s himself,” coach Aaron Glenn said last week. “It’s one thing that players can pick out is someone that’s fake, and there’s nothing about him that’s fake. So, I love everything about the player, I love everything about the way he carries himself.”

On the field, Fields’ dual threat ability excites the Jets’ coaching staff.

“Everybody talks about the running,” offensive coordinator Tanner Engstrand said Thursday. “Well, the guy’s got an arm, too. And he does a great job with that. And mentally, he’s phenomenal.”The United States is currently missing several key contributors from last year’s

. Sophia Wilson and Mallory Swanson are both on maternity leave. Trinity Rodman is dealing with a nagging back issue.The United States famously defeated China on penalties in the 1999 Women’s World Cup final. The teams last met in 2023, with the Americans winning both games.

The Americans have a 39-9-13 overall record against China, including five straight.The United States was coming off a