You can do as many sprints as you want but there's nothing like playing in a 90-minute soccer game. There's no better way to gain your fitness, in my opinion, than playing in consistent games.
Abby WambachIt's always really challenging trying to go from player to player/coach. You have a kind of friendship basis of relationship with all of your teammates and now you go to this power position where you have to make decisions that might hurt people's feelings.
Abby WambachIf we can trust each other and leave everything-all our hearts-out on the field, I think we're going to have something to come home to and cheer about.
Abby WambachFour goals in (16) minutes. Literally I don't even know how that happens especially in a World Cup final.
Abby WambachNo I or individual is better than the team. I've scored no goals just on my own. Every goal I've ever scored has been because of someone else on my team, their excellence, their bravery. And I'm kind of the end product of a collection of a really good vibe, and feeling, and creativity on the field.
Abby Wambach