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" 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. "

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" 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. "

Kelley O'Hara

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

" I remember watching the '96 Olympics. For some reason, I was like 'Oh yeah, I'm going to go to the Olympics some day.' At that time as a kid, I did not know for what sport or really anything. "

" Soccer is a cruel sport sometimes. "

" I think I was just a very competitive child. "

" Got to go to the ESPYs, which was so cool. "

" It's fun scoring goals, but I also like to stop them. "

" I'm down for anything. "

Kelley O'Hara

Down

Anything

" 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. "

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

" 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. "

" 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 love how I look. My favorite body part is my butt because that's where we get all our power from, and that's what keeps me going up and down the field and drives my explosiveness. I kind of have a bubble butt, but it helps me do what I need to do! "

Kelley O'Hara

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Love

" 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 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. "

" If you have people invested emotionally in the success of their team, that usually translates to strong attendance. "

" No excuses. Play like a champion. "

Kelley O'Hara

Champion

Excuses

" I still have that forward's mentality that when I have the chances, it just ticks me off if I can't put it in. "

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

" I'm lenient when it comes to nutrition rules. I enjoy cooking and baking in general, and I just try to eat whole, clean foods. I try to stay away from processed or boxed stuff - but that's not to say I don't eat that from time to time. I really like making Asian noodle salad and also make soup a lot, like tortilla soup. "

" It's fun to be able to dress up from time to time and pretend that I don't wear cleats, a T-shirt, and shorts every day. "

Kelley O'Hara

Fun

Time

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

" As a sub, you just want to help your team in whatever way you can. "

" This is the whole reason you play: to win your country a World Cup! "

" The summer before my senior year of college, I would surf every single morning, and I got better and loved it. For me, it is nice to get away from the soccer field and have these other things to clear your mind. You don't have to be good at it; you just do it and enjoy it. It is nice to have that balance, and I need that balance in my life. "

Kelley O'Hara

Mind

Life

" 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. "

" Surfing was something I always wanted to do. "

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

" Inspiring people to look at their goals and go for that and believe in themselves is amazing. "

" If you have a goal and you set your mind to it, you can absolutely achieve it. "