If a team intimidate you physically and you let them, they've won.

Sport taught me how to goal set, it really gave me a voice and identity.

I play for the intense challenges that the game on the highest levels present. The whole team enjoys playng exciting soccer for the fans and my part in that makes me feel good about myself. The whole concept of teamwork is what keeps us all going. It's my role to create scoring chances, and to come through for my teammates is extremely satisfying.

After each game, I want to be able to say: I gave it all I could, I gave it my best.

Sports are not about awards or world championships, though those are great. They're about the relationships we have with each other.

I don't like to play rough, but I will if I have to.

There are always new, grander challenges to confront, and a true winner will embrace each one.