I know I wouldn't be here, and all of us wouldn't be here, without certain sacrifices and certain stands that people have made -- not just women, but men stepping up and supporting what we do and how we do it.

I played soccer because my friends did. Besides we got sodas afterwards.

I got to experience soccer at the highest level at a young age; I decided I wanted to be part of that for as long as possible.

I've worked too hard and too long to let anything stand in the way of my goals. I will not let my teammates down and I will not let myself down.

No-one gets an iron-clad guarantee of success. Certainly, factors like opportunity, luck and timing are important. But the backbone of success is usually found in old-fashioned, basic concepts like hard work, determination, good planning and perseverance.

You can't just beat a team, you have to leave a lasting impression in their minds so they never want to see you again.

I love watching gymnastics, swimming, and track and field.