One thing I’ve learned through all the ups and downs is that if you’re doing things right, then you have a core group of people. Not just a core group like your homies or your buddies, but a group of people that has a good influence on you, who you respect and admire, and you know that if they’re on your side, you’re doing something right.

L.A. is a bit strange. It doesn't seem like the real world.

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

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

My life goes in four-year cycles. The World Cup is every four years and the Olympics are every four years.

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.

My personal life is in the spotlight, but people say what they want to say. The truth isn't in the spotlight, I should say. I'm in the spotlight, but not the truth.