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" To say I am not mentally tired in ways and exhausted in ways would be a lie. "

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" We're gracious and we're humble, and we play the game a certain way, whether we win or lose. "

" I've gotten a lot more disciplined since dating Sue. "

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" It's frustrating sometimes: as an athlete, you're thrust into the spotlight, and you know, I think this team has always done a really amazing job of understanding that we have this incredible platform; let's do something good with it. "

" Over the years, I have really figured out what works for me. It's not about what anyone else is doing. I can't worry about whether I am doing everything that another player is doing, which can be hard sometimes. I have to trust my training and know my body and figure out what will get the best out of me. "

" I think I have unique qualities that other people don't have that can contribute to the team. "

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" Obviously to be on this team, to be able to represent my country and have the platform that I do, I'm incredibly grateful for it. "

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" Honestly, I feel like we are a walking protest. The fact that we're women professional athletes says that in and of itself. We've been feeling the inequality; we've been struggling with pay equality or whatever it is, or sexism in sports. "

" There are not many athletes who are out. And I think it's something that's important. It felt important to me. I guess it seems like a weight off my shoulders, because I've been playing a lot better than I've ever played before. I think I'm just enjoying myself, and I'm happy. "

" There are plenty of sports teams that say they're very open and super accepting in the locker room. But are they really? Is it really a safe environment? Have they preset that environment to make these players feel comfortable for coming out? I don't think so because there's none out. "

" Some people play best when they're frustrated and mad. I play my best when I'm happy. I really, truly do. "

" We didn't lose a game at home for two years. What are we missing? We have the product on the field. We're exciting. "

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