I don't just want to focus on soccer, soccer, soccer. You're going to look back 20 years from now and of course you're going to remember the games. But I'm going to remember seeing my family in the stands.

Female athletes are supposed to be toned down. You're always supposed to talk about the team and never stand out.

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.

When the Olympics and World Cups come around, that's when you see the real outpouring of support that there really is for female football.

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

One thing I’ve learned through all the ups and downs is that if you’re doing things right, then you have a core group of people. Not just a core group like your homies or your buddies, but a group of people that has a good influence on you, who you respect and admire, and you know that if they’re on your side, you’re doing something right.

There are no shortcuts. If you feel good, you'll look good, you'll play good. Work hard every day. No matter what your strengths and weaknesses, there's no substitute for hard work.