I think at an early age I learned not to judge people.

I think every athlete has their window of opportunity, and you just have to jump on it. You never know when it can end. So I'm just trying to live large while I have the opportunity.

If you truly expect to realize your dreams, abandon the need for blanket approval. If conforming to everyone's expectations is the number one goal, you have sacrificed your uniqueness, and therefore your excellence.

I think people who don't have conflict in their lives are just trying to please people and not really living life to the fullest.

I know that I'm breaking down barriers. And I know that in the end I'm doing a great thing.

I don't just want to focus on soccer, soccer, soccer.

I am proud of who I am, and nobody's going to steal that.