In celebration and support of the 2015 WWC, Almond will be featuring some pre and post workout snacks inspired by the U.S. Women’s National Team over the next few weeks.

After losing a tight match to Japan in the finals of the last Women’s World Cup in 2011, American soccer players and fans have been anxiously awaiting a shot at revenge. Finally, the wait is over! Throughout the month of June and running into the first week of July, the top female soccer players from around the world are competing with their prospective nations for the title of the Women’s World Cup. Seeing as this prestigious tournament of high intensity 90 minute games takes place once every four years, a great deal of player preparation on and off the soccer field is required.

We caught up with professional soccer player, Ingrid Wells, to get her pre-game routine.

What’s your routine to fuel for games?

I have seen first hand the effects nutrition can have on performance and have thus formed routines that best prepare and restore my body.

Before a training session or game, I like to make sure I have a well-balanced meal that will keep me satisfied without being too much or upsetting my stomach. Of course, everyone has different methods of preparation that work best for them, but overnight-oats is my staple!

Ingrid played professionally in Sweden, the U.S. and Germany. She represented the U.S. Women’s Under 20 and 23 National Soccer Teams.

My variation of overnight-oats provides me with the a strong energy base for my exercise while being packed with healthy ingredients. I usually consume overnight-oats in the morning, but there have been plenty of times I’ve eaten them before night games, so feel free to try them out anytime of day!

Ingredient breakdown:

I never get sick of overnight-oats as you can constantly mix up the ingredients you choose to include. With that being said, I am a creature of habit and have a favorite combination I typically use which is shared below!