Everybody should be affected by their own realities in their own lives, their own struggles in their own lives. It makes us who we are, and we all know that.

I played in Europe and it was a great experience, not just because of my team-mates and the coaches we had, but from the fans and the city itself - I played in Gothenburg and I played in Lyon and soccer was everywhere.

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

I usually tell people I watch like '24' and 'Prison Break.'

I never felt the same passion for the game in the States and there were a lot of headaches, a lot of obstacles to overcome - it didn't just run itself for the love of the game because soccer is not the No. 1 sport as it is in Europe.

It's clear that women athletics are pretty far behind in every way. In terms of facilities, how much we make, everything.

It's all in fun. I take everything with a grain of salt.