“There are always new, grander challenges to confront, and a true winner will embrace each one.”
Mia Hamm
“This is the last time I will get to play with this group of players. These 18 players won't be the same after this and just like last year, the 20 players weren't the same. Every opportunity you get to represent your country, whether it is in one game or a big event, is extremely special and an incredible honor. This tournament is no different. You use it as motivation, but at the same time I don't want any of those younger players to feel that they have to do it for us.”
“You can't just beat a team, you have to leave a lasting impression in their minds so they never want to see you again”
“If you don't love what you do, you won't do it with much conviction or passion.”
“True champions aren't always the ones that win, but those with the most guts.”
“I am building a fire, and everyday I train, I add more fuel. At just the right moment, I light the match.”
“The vision of a champion is bent over, drenched in sweat, at the point of exhaustion, when nobody else is looking.”
