I think soccer is more respected now than it ever has been. You can see that in the numbers of young kids who are playing and the numbers of people who are coming to watch.

When I was younger it was twice a day with a game on the weekend. Then when I got older, three times a day everyday in college and on the national team.

Women can be incredible role models for their kids, neighbors and communities just by making good choices in terms of what they're eating and whether they're exercising.

We are shaping young kids to be leaders in their communities and also to be healthier.

The thing I can say about Japan is they were progressive for a country that is very male dominant.

You're going to make mistakes in life. It's what you do after the mistakes that counts.

So I'm still doing my best to stay in shape and hope that opportunity will come back to me.