I've had marriage proposals, invitations to military balls and even a few prom offers from 18-year-old boys.

One thing I've learned in life is that I can speak for myself, that I can fight my own battles. I don't like anyone telling me how I'm supposed to feel or think or what I'm supposed to say.

When I did 'Dancing With the Stars,' everyone in Hollywood was saying I had too much muscle.

My life is a beautiful struggle.

Being responsible and taking care of your body is truly how you make your pay cheque, how you excel and succeed in your lifelong goals, so for me it's just an everyday lifestyle.

I played in Europe and it was a great experience, not just because of my team-mates and the coaches we had, but from the fans and the city itself - I played in Gothenburg and I played in Lyon and soccer was everywhere.

I need a life outside of soccer. So I very much welcome, you know, new love interests and dating and friends and family.