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.

As women professional athletes, you have to have respect for every player and individual. Beyond that, it doesn't matter what your interests are. People can have their own lives.

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.

I have an attitude. It's what I do. I'm edgy. I have an attitude.

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

I wear my dad's cross. It's very important to me. I hang it in my locker before each game.

I don't just want to focus on soccer, soccer, soccer.