People didn't put pressure on me. I just played for the love of the game.
I never felt the same passion for the game in the States and there were a lot of headaches, a lot of obstacles to overcome - it didn't just run itself for the love of the game because soccer is not the No. 1 sport as it is in Europe.
A lot of people think I'm naturally confident. I am not naturally confident!
Of course Seattle loves soccer. You can see from the men's Seattle Sounders team.
L.A. is a bit strange. It doesn't seem like the real world.
If you truly expect to realize your dreams, abandon the need for blanket approval. If conforming to everyone's expectations is the number one goal, you have sacrificed your uniqueness, and therefore your excellence.