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" I have a problem with players who don't take the loss personally. At a professional level you should - it's our job, it's our livelihood, it's who we are at this level. Every loss should be taken that personal. "

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" I'm a nerd at heart. "

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" 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. "

" A lot of people think I'm naturally confident. I am not naturally confident! "

" I am proud of who I am, and nobody's going to steal that. "

" I think the concept of seeking fame and fortune in women's football in the States is a bit idyllic. Look at all the teams in America that have folded, and the leagues. "

" I've been through a lot of things in my personal and family life. That turned me into a fighter. I always strive to be the best I possibly can. "

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" I love pedicures. And, yes, I have a ton of shoes. "

" My personal life is in the spotlight, but people say what they want to say. The truth isn't in the spotlight, I should say. I'm in the spotlight, but not the truth. "

" I think every athlete has their window of opportunity, and you just have to jump on it. You never know when it can end. So I'm just trying to live large while I have the opportunity. "

" Athletes are extremists. When they're training, it's laser focus. "

" I travel a lot and rarely make it home to Seattle. "

" I've always been a fan of Justin Timberlake. "

" 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. "

" I am pushed by my critics. I don't want to say I want to prove them wrong, but it pushes me on the field to play with a chip on my shoulder, and I play best when I have a chip on my shoulder. "

" I burn so many calories when I work out that I don't really count calories or necessarily try and stay away from anything. "

" I know I can't dance. I am the worst dancer. I have no rhythm. I just do step-and-snap. I love it in the privacy of my own home and every once in a while at a club. But singing and dancing are my two greatest fears. "

" No one wants to lose, period. It should hurt, it should sting, and you don't want to feel that feeling again. "

" In front of the world, all of a sudden I'm a great athlete and I'm put into an environment with 25 other women and I'm expected to go to team meals, team functions. "

" Unfortunately, people think I'm negative and bitter all the time, and that's not the case. "

" I think it's my personality to overcome things, learn from them and become stronger, both personally and professionally. "

" I still don't buy the idea that I'm a 'sex symbol.' "

" You know journalists. You know the media. They are going to hang on to anything negative they possibly can. "

" 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 played in Europe and it was a great experience, not just because of my team-mates and the coaches we had, but from the fans and the city itself - I played in Gothenburg and I played in Lyon and soccer was everywhere. "

" Being responsible and taking care of your body is truly how you make your pay cheque, how you excel and succeed in your lifelong goals, so for me it's just an everyday lifestyle. "

" There are so many different walks of life, so many different personalities in the world. And no longer do you have to be a chameleon and try and adapt to that environment - you can truly be yourself. "

" I think at an early age I learned not to judge people. "

" It's clear that women athletics are pretty far behind in every way. In terms of facilities, how much we make, everything. "

" 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. "

" My life is a beautiful struggle. "