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.

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.

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.

Every athlete acquires routines as a way to help control nerves.

True heros are made of hard work and integrity.

In front of the world, all of a sudden I'm a great athlete and I'm put into an environment with 25 other women and I'm expected to go to team meals, team functions.

Unfortunately, people think I'm negative and bitter all the time, and that's not the case.