The game of soccer has been able to give me what I wanted out of life. I just remember being a total Tomboy and athlete as a girl, but never having a lack of opportunity.

To be the key player in creating and scoring goals, that's what I take pride in, and the thing I know how to do best.

The game of soccer has been able to give me what I wanted out of life. I just remember being a total Tomboy and athlete as a girl, but never having a lack of opportunity.

Ive known since I went to the national team when I was very young that I was a different bird.

Do you have the heart to push yourself? If you don't, find a way to get it because talent will only get you so far. You've got to be hungry. You've got to have heart. That's just reality.

Its not like you make a decision and everything inside you is 100 percent happy.

I couldnt change who I am; I couldnt change the kind of player I am.