I have a problem with players who don't take the loss personally. At a professional level you should - it's our job, it's our livelihood, it's who we are at this level. Every loss should be taken that personal.

I think at an early age I learned not to judge people.

I think it's my personality to overcome things, learn from them and become stronger, both personally and professionally. To be honest, I welcome those hardships.

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

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.

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

In truth, 2007 was the hardest year of my life. I lost my best friend. I lost my father.