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" That's the neat thing about the Olympics - so many of these athletes, they don't make a ton of money, they train for four years to compete, and they realize, 'Look, this is a blessing that I have this chance to represent the United States of America.' "

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" When I was growing up, you couldn't watch soccer on TV. But now, you can get it on every channel, every hour of the day, every day, literally. "

Julie Foudy

Soccer

Growing

Growing Up

" Do your homework. Find your voice. Be authentic. And then dive in with purpose. "

" Life doesn't just happen. You happen to life. You decide how you want to write your story. "

" I'd always thought leadership was a CEO or president or person in a position of power. And honestly, to me, that meant a man - because that's what I was reading about in history books growing up. "

" I understand every parent has a different risk threshold. And I realize life is full of risks, even including harmful chemicals that we interact with on a daily basis. "

" Penalty kicks are so much about confidence and your mentality going into them. If you go walk up to a kick and you're not sure where you're gonna place it, or you're feeling a little uneasy, that's when you often miss it. "

" Once I was walking with teammate Joy Fawcett in a hotel in Haiti. We were barefoot, and the lights went out to save electricity. Joy felt something crunch beneath her feet, and she felt the need to shine her flashlight on the floor. It was, I swear, a five-foot cockroach. "

" Imagine the day when girls everywhere won't have to fight for the right to be recognized for their great work or their contributions to society. "

" It's so valuable to learn that when you put yourself in an uncomfortable situation, you'll be fine, and you'll probably come out even stronger. "

" I want to go back to college for sure! Who doesn't, right? All your bills are paid for. You're there with all of your friends. "

" It is so easy to be pleasant and charming and positive when life is going swimmingly well. You are winning. You are healthy. You are happy. But what happens when life throws darts at you? "

" The Women's World Cup gives FIFA a chance, once every four years, to showcase the growth of women's soccer. It gives FIFA a highly visible opportunity to encourage countries around the globe to also support their women's programs. It gives FIFA the forum to show countries the potential of women's soccer if only you support it. "

" I have non-breaking news for you: FIFA does not care what you think. Over the years, FIFA has never seemed influenced by what is written or said in papers, articles, tweets, blogs, and on television about how it operates. "

" You don't need a title. You don't need a degree in business organization or be trained in the finer arts of persuasion. You just need to believe you can lead. So start there. Start believing. "

" Most sports federations, corporations, and governments don't change voluntarily. Change is brought by the disenfranchised demanding better. "

" We love to make sure all the boxes are checked - that we aren't just prepared but over-prepared before we raise our hand. It's that discipline that I love most about women, but it's also what holds us women back the most because by the time we raise our hand, that opportunity is often gone. "

" Sports not only build better athletes but also better people. "

" Girls are so quick to say they can't do something, and they won't even try, whereas boys tend to just go for something even if it's probably a bad idea. "

Julie Foudy

Just

Quick

" I have been involved with U.S. Soccer for 30 years, and I don't remember one senior woman in the organization that you would deal with on a daily basis in a position that was making decisions. That is a huge issue. How many times do you hear, 'There are no women around?' Well, they are fishing in the wrong pond. "

" Having a love-hate relationship with road trips is inevitable. "

" The ebb and flow of daily life can lead to wonderful highs, crushing lows, and everything in between. "

" Inequality brings a visceral reaction. We fought many years to bring others to believe in what was possible with women's soccer, in this country and globally. Now that the possible is being realized in this country, the American women should be compensated accordingly. "

" When they asked me what charity I wanted to play for on 'Who Wants to be a Millionaire?' the first thing that came to my mind was that this would be a great opportunity to let people know about TOPSoccer. "

Julie Foudy

Opportunity

Mind

" Sports build good habits, confidence, and discipline. They make players into community leaders and teach them how to strive for a goal, handle mistakes, and cherish growth opportunities. "

" We should teach kids, whether you're on the varsity team or not, that movement is a great thing in your life. "

" Stressing out over how you look, what you're wearing, or when you're getting home is not worth it. "

" I think that was one of my biggest worries. I didn't want to be so focused on soccer that it became my whole life. "

" In the end, we all seek one thing in life, regardless of gender: to be recognized for the hard work we have done and to leave our sport or business or entity in a better place than when we came in. "

" I have these vivid - some fabulous, some not so fabulous - childhood memories of driving to Lake Tahoe. "

" I remember the first time I played on a synthetic turf field. I thought, 'Wow, this is amazing. What is this stuff?' It seemed so much better than that concrete-like Astro Turf that was essentially just a green, thin carpet over hard ground. "