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

I am pushed by my critics. I don't want to say I want to prove them wrong, but it pushes me on the field to play with a chip on my shoulder, and I play best when I have a chip on my shoulder.

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

You can predict all you want, but everybody knows what predictions get you.

You know journalists. You know the media. They are going to hang on to anything negative they possibly can.

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 mother] was the strength of our family, and I didn't realize that until I got a little bit older.