You have to control what you can control, not the entire game, and try to play the best soccer possible and play clean and be smart and professional.

Whether I'm flying two hours or across the country, I always make sure to have a packet of almonds with me, an apple, and a Luna bar. I carry those around on a daily basis in case I'm stuck somewhere or hungry.

I eat a huge breakfast every morning - it's what I look forward to. I'll do steel-cut oatmeal with blueberries and strawberries, an egg white scramble with mushrooms, zucchini, and onion, and a piece of cinnamon Ezekiel bread with almond butter. I could do that every single day.

Anytime you have any opportunity to be with the national team it's an honor and a challenge, and it is something I am looking forward to.

Hair is really where we can be creative. I have my "game hair," which is always different than how I'd wear it at practice.

Some of the players are known as scorers or assists. I guess what I am known as being is an ironwoman.

Always double-knot your sneakers. One of my teammates once lost a shoe during a game!