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 know that I'm breaking down barriers. And I know that in the end I'm doing a great thing.

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.

I live for competition. It makes my life complete.

I travel a lot and rarely make it home to Seattle.

I think people who don't have conflict in their lives are just trying to please people and not really living life to the fullest.

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.