We asked members of the Riot team, What does winning Worlds mean to you? Here are some of their responses.
What does winning Worlds mean to you?
It’s hard to put into words but I’ll try my best: It means we accomplished something special. Seeing the facial expressions of my teammates after we won finals (the real time) filled me with so much emotion. Especially the faces of those that have been on Riot for 4+ years. So much work has gone into making Riot the team it is today. To finally accomplish something that so many have strived for is an amazing feeling.
Anything else?
This was my first time abroad. I think I came back with some pretty amazing experiences.
Molly McKeon – #21
What does winning Worlds mean to you?
In this weird way, winning WUCC feels like something I have been working towards since I started playing Ultimate. I grew up playing with several of my Riot teammates, and also with/against them in college. Having this experience with all of those individuals as well as the rest of my team cements all the time and effort I have put into the sport since I started. The past four years on Riot I have learned and grown as a player, and it feels amazing to finally have a Championship this big. This win has also motivated me to work harder as a player in order to be able to contribute as much as I can to my team. Finally, winning WUCC would not have been possible without all the support from my family, friends, coworkers, and the Ultimate community. It truly feels like a win for Seattle, and for Women’s Ultimate, not just for me or my team.
Anything else?
Winning both WUCC and Spirit is something that Riot takes a lot of pride in. We have spent a lot of time working towards both of these goals, and it is reassuring and rewarding to have these titles as a sort of proof of that effort. ETL baby.
Nora Carr – #55
What does winning Worlds mean to you?
At one point in the tournament, Hana #14 invited us all to appreciate the Riots that came before us and the Riots that will come after us. Winning WUCC feels like a humbling opportunity to contribute to Riot’s legacy. I am excited to honor some of my earliest ultimate idols (Vida Towne, Miranda Roth, and many more) who played Riot, and proud to showcase great women’s ultimate for the future Riots to come.
Anything else?
This victory is the fruit of more than just the 2014 rosters’ labor, it is the result of many years of work and dedication by a tribe of phenomenal athletes, coaches, supporters and women. ETL.
Rohre Titcomb – #4
What does winning Worlds mean to you?
Winning is fun, but winning with Riot? That’s on a whole other level. The team inspires me, not only to be a better player, but also to be a better human. The feeling of being in the huddle with those incredible powerful women? Indescribable. Looking into their eyes and seeing simultaneous fire and love? I would do anything for them. We’re not done yet.
Anything else?
The sum of the whole is greater than its parts. This is so incredibly true of Riot 2014. When I’m asked to describe what it’s like to be on Riot the first use I always use is Respect. I have an immense amount of respect for every single person on Riot, and for the whole team entity.
Charlie Mercer – #81
What does winning Worlds mean to you?
It’s the epitome of taking the right road and loving the battle with my teammates. It’s a huge goal come to fruition.
Anything else?
I love Riot! I love this team! I wouldn’t have wanted to win WUCC with any other team!
Geli Boyden – #34
You can see a video summary from each day of Worlds below.