I think it's my personality to overcome things, learn from them and become stronger, both personally and professionally. To be honest, I welcome those hardships.

I think the concept of seeking fame and fortune in women's football in the States is a bit idyllic.

I played soccer all my life and I used to think growing up that they put the fat kid in goal or they put the kid that wasn't good with the ball at their feet in goal and I never wanted to do goalkeeper, I was always the goal scorer.

My personal life is in the spotlight, but people say what they want to say. The truth isn't in the spotlight, I should say. I'm in the spotlight, but not the truth.

My father was never around. But I glorified my father, and I was always daddy's little girl. He was my first soccer coach.

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

I've had marriage proposals, invitations to military balls and even a few prom offers from 18-year-old boys.