To be honest with you, I never looked at soccer as a sacrifice.
So along with that is spending a lot of time with the ball. For me it was, I loved to juggle the ball in my front yard, and I always challenged myself - how many juggles can I get today? I think for players to get better, it's just about spending the time.
I love soccer; I want to be on the field.
I'm loving motherhood. It's way harder than soccer, but I love a challenge.
And to learn, you have to be willing to push yourself.
Soccer has given me a place to express myself, fully and openly. To not be shy. To feel. To be crazy. To try things I might not try. To be honest in relationships. To make mistakes and realize that they're not life-shattering.