This is important because as a referee, you have to enforce the rules of the game without being influenced by the players. She is also able to take criticism in the heat of incredibly important scenarios, such as a late game penalty.

The fact that she was born in Louisiana is big. In terms of Louisiana's soccer heritage, there isn't much to speak of. A grand total of 21 notable soccer players were born in the state. Louisiana only houses the Jesters, a fourth tier soccer team.