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.

I've been through a lot of things in my personal and family life. That turned me into a fighter. I always strive to be the best I possibly can.

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

As women professional athletes, you have to have respect for every player and individual. Beyond that, it doesn't matter what your interests are. People can have their own lives.

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

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I had made a vow to never stay in my home state to play, I wanted to go as far East Coast as possible, more or less to get away from my family life. I ended up staying in my home state and fell in love with it. I ended up having a beautiful relationship with my family over time and it was the best decision I've ever made.