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" I think people who don't have conflict in their lives are just trying to please people and not really living life to the fullest. "
Hope Solo
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" My No. 1 goal, and what I've spent my entire life striving to achieve is to win a World Cup. I want to retire so badly with that World Cup, but if I don't, then I'll retire knowing that I've done everything I could to get it. "
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" 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. "
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" With each year that's gone by, and as I grow up and get older, I've become more mature, of course, but you have a sense of who you are, and you find confidence in that. "
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" I travel a lot and rarely make it home to Seattle. "
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" I live for competition. It makes my life complete. "
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" I wear my dad's cross. It's very important to me. I hang it in my locker before each game. "
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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. "
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" My life is a beautiful struggle. "
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" 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. "
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" 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. "
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" 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. "
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" I have a lot of critics; we all know that. "
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" I take everything with a grain of salt. "
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