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My coach said I ran like a girl, I said if he could run a little faster he could too

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

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

The most important attribute a player must have is mental toughness.

I learned a long time ago that there is something worse than missing the goal, and that's not pulling the trigger.

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

The vision of a champion is bent over, drenched in sweat, at the point of exhaustion, when nobody else is looking.

You don't just want to beat a team. You want to leave a lasting impression in their minds so they never want to see your face again.

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

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

I hope all you young girls see yourself up there ...
We were just like you.

If you've got hips, you can't be a gymnast or dancer. That ruled me out.

Every morning, I wake up trying to be the best mom and the best role model for my kids in a healthy diet and active lifestyle.

True champions arent always the ones that win,but those with the most guts.

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

Go for the Goal!

I don't like to stop. I'm a big person who looks at where the hubs are because I hate changing planes.

Soccer isn't very social. Plus, if you don't like someone on the other team, you can do something about it.

Experience means you did a lot of things wrong.

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.

You may get skinned knees and elbows, but it's worth it if you score a spectacular goal.

Chicken, brown rice, and veggies is a great healthy dinner option. It's full of whole grains and protein, and will keep you full for a long time.

I am happy that the young girls have a lot more choices these days and an opportunity to feel better about themselves.

I played basketball and soccer my freshman year in high school.

A winner is that person who gets up one more time than she is knocked down.

Sports can do so much. It's given me confidence, self-esteem, discipline, and motivation.

Being a good teammate is when you try to sprint down a ball that everyone thinks is going out of bounds. But you go after it anyways and you get it.

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

The person that said winning isn't everything, never won anything.

I don't want to sit and look at all the trophies. I don't want to live in the past
I want to live now!

If you don't love what you do, you won't do it with much conviction or passion.

I could just have chips and salsa for dinner every day.

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

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.

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.

Celebrate what you've accomplished, but raise the bar a little higher each time you succeed.

It isn't sacrifice if you love what you're doing.

Many people say I'm the best women's soccer player in the world. I don't think so. And because of that, someday I just might be.

Golf is social. It brings a lot of people together.

Take your victories, whatever they may be, cherish them, use them, but don't settle for them.

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

The backbone of success is ... hard work, determination, good planning, and perserverence.

Follow your heart and make it your decision.

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

English muffins with avocado is one of my favorite breakfasts.

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.

I am building a fire, and everyday I train, I add more fuel. At just the right moment, I light the match.

I am a member of the 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.

Failure happens all the time. It happens every day in practice. What makes you better is how you react to it.
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Good players create opportunities. The great players and the great people seize them

You're worth the investment in yourself and what you feel, you can and want to be

It is more difficult to stay on top than to get there.