L.A. is a bit strange. It doesn't seem like the real world.

I put all of my energy into building the game and giving women opportunities and, to put everything into it and then to be deemed selfish or not a good team player or outspoken, it's been hard. But at the same time, I'm going to get the critics and I know that.

My father was never around. But I glorified my father, and I was always daddy's little girl. He was my first soccer coach.

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

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.

People didn't put pressure on me. I just played for the love of the game.

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