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“I've had marriage proposals, invitations to military balls and even a few prom offers from 18-year-old boys.”
“L.A. is a bit strange. It doesn't seem like the real world.”
“You know journalists. You know the media. They are going to hang on to anything negative they possibly can.”
“I need a life outside of soccer. So I very much welcome, you know, new love interests and dating and friends and family.”
“Female athletes are supposed to be toned down. You're always supposed to talk about the team and never stand out.”
“I travel a lot and rarely make it home to Seattle.”
“I think it's my personality to overcome things, learn from them and become stronger, both personally and professionally. To be honest, I welcome those hardships.”
“I have no personal beef with Brandi Chastain. There's nothing personal.”
“Growing up, I felt insecure about my build. I didn't feel very feminine. But as time went on, I learned to completely embrace my body.”
“As women professional athletes, you have to have respect for every player and individual. Beyond that, it doesn't matter what your interests are. People can have their own lives.”
“I carry my iPod everywhere. My favorite group is the John Butler Trio, an Australian jam band. The lead singer and guitarist writes amazing lyrics.”
“I think people have different definitions of team unity. My definition is doing whatever it takes to win, what makes a great team; it's performance on the field, respect on the field.”
“When the Olympics and World Cups come around, that's when you see the real outpouring of support that there really is for female football.”
“I never go on Facebook! I like, haven't confirmed anybody to be my friend on Facebook. I have lots of friends; I'm just really bad at Facebook.”
“On a global stage, I have respect in the goalkeeping world.”
“I try to live my life one day at a time, and if I look too far in advance, I get really stressed.”
“I think the concept of seeking fame and fortune in women's football in the States is a bit idyllic.”
“A lot of people think I'm naturally confident. I am not naturally confident!”
“All my life, since the time I was little, has been a long distraction. At least that is the way some people want to perceive it, but for me, it's given me a lot of strength.”
“London 2012 is all about winning a medal. Not just any medal, the gold medal.”