We play because we love the game, we love each other, and we love to win.

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

Goals have never defined me as a player. What has defined me is my impact on the team. If that means passing or playing defense to win, I'll do it.

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.

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

I am a member of a team, and I rely on the team, I defer to it and sacrifice for it, because the team, not the individual, is the ultimate champion.

Sports have become increasingly more specialized, but that doesn't mean they shouldn't be fun.