I have no personal beef with Brandi Chastain. There's nothing personal.

My father showed me so much love. He showed my brother so much love.

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.

Of course Seattle loves soccer. You can see from the men's Seattle Sounders team.

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

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 am going to be a professional soccer player.