The World Cup gave me a lot of confidence - just to know that I can play at the highest level and not only complete but play well.

I think women's soccer is so important. Soccer is the biggest sport for little girls. It's so important for us to give these girls a dream and something they can aspire to be.

I played on the boy's teams until I was 12. I just loved it and had a passion for it. You couldn't get a soccer ball away from my foot.

The World Cup gave me a lot of confidence - just to know that I can play at the highest level and not only complete but play well.