Kelley O'Hara

“I love to get out there and sweat and mix things up, whether I'm on the field or in the gym.”

“It's every little girl's dream to go onto the World Cup.”

“Soccer is a cruel sport sometimes.”

“I don't like feeling full when I start a game, so that's why I have a bigger meal in morning or four hours before game.”

“I started playing soccer when I was 4 because my sister was doing it. It was my first organized sport, and my parents thought this was a great way to get coordinated and be part of a team. I had an array of options but eventually figured out soccer was best for me.”

“For me it's just about that self-confidence and finding what you love and just chasing after it with reckless abandon and never letting anyone tell you that you can't do something.”

“When I go into games as a forward, my job is really clear, and I just have to execute. But as a midfielder, you get to sort of enjoy the game more, and you get to feel the game and dictate the play.”

“Soccer fans spend almost as much time outdoors as we do! Whether you're heading out onto the field for practice or cheering from the sidelines, throw a broad spectrum sunscreen into your bag to help protect your skin from the sun.”

“I'm from Georgia and grew up eating Chick-fil-A. I'm obsessed with all forms of fried chicken, like chicken briskets and chicken sandwiches.”

“I have a ton of broken baby hairs in front. It just comes with the territory of being a soccer player.”

“I first started drinking chocolate milk to refuel in college when one of my assistant coaches said there were studies that proved that lowfat chocolate milk was great for recovery, so after practice, we would get out two big gallons and drink it together as a team.”

“I could wear a dress one day and boyfriend jeans the next. I usually just want to make sure I'm comfortable.”

“I think soccer in America is growing exponentially, and it's just going to keep getting bigger.”

“Life is awesome as a college athlete, and then it's a total cliff to jump off.”

“I don't tend to wear a lot of makeup in general.”

“What you do on the field can only be a positive if you take care of what you need to off the field, and that means recovery and refueling.”

“When I was in middle school and even high school, I wasn't comfortable with my body. I look back, and it makes me sad, but I've grown into my body and really embrace it. I don't have the typical girl body; I'm kind of built like a boy.”

“I used to apply waterproof mascara before a game - it was the easiest thing to wear while I was playing that wouldn't sweat off - but not anymore.”

“I would say I eat pretty clean for the most part. Everything in moderation. I don't deny myself.”

“Be the best teammate you can be, be the best player you can be, and just be as supportive and encouraging for the people who are playing.”