Abby Wambach

“When you can score three goals without the most prolific scorer in the world, you know you have a lot of depth, and it gives you confidence.”

“The most important thing is to get better at your craft, and concussions and head impacts are a setback.”

“I think I take on a little more responsibility when push comes to shove. I'm not scared to fail.”

“I'm a pretty decent cook. I like to grill. I have a smoker that I love. I love me some steak. And I'll make a huge salad with a ton of vegetables.”

“International friendlies, they mean something, but what you want is to play on the biggest stage, play under the lights.”

“I think, as you grow older, you have figure out the best way to utilize not only your body but your skill.”

“I always wanted to be more validated as a human being, as a person, than I was as a player. I think that was a really hard balance for me.”

“Having different people come together and be on a team and win a world championship is literally, I think, the definition of being American.”