I never thought I'd play soccer past high school, so to go from that team to actually being most-capped and three World Cups is pretty special.

I've been through the process qualifying for the World Cup, which is an amazing, two-year process. It was an honor to represent the U.S. and to represent the city of Los Angeles and California.

Traveling is not a hindrance for me; it's something I actually enjoy.

The World Cup experience is more than just the game of soccer. It's an event. And it will fly by faster than you think. It will end and you'll be saying, 'Wow, it's over already?' You have to remember to take it all in and enjoy it.

Looking back now at my first World Cup experience, I didn't know what was going on. I was a newbie and I had no idea what to expect.

I don't know if my hairstyles reflect that, but I am someone who enjoys change.

The referee will now keep track of the time on the field and the shootouts have finally been banned.