My life goes in four-year cycles. The World Cup is every four years and the Olympics are every four years.

Every athlete acquires routines as a way to help control nerves.

I have given my life to the game and to the sport.

Of course Seattle loves soccer. You can see from the men's Seattle Sounders team.

I just want to stay in my hotel room, read my book. I enjoy that private time.

In truth, 2007 was the hardest year of my life. I lost my best friend. I lost my father.

I wear my dad's cross. It's very important to me. I hang it in my locker before each game.