Alex Morgan

I don't think the entire world respects women in sport. But if FIFA start respecting the women's game more, others will follow. ”

I have experienced sexism multiple times, and I'm sure I will a lot more. ”

I wasn't the most technical player. But I was fast, and if I push the ball past a player, I can get there. Everyone always made fun of me in a good way for that. ”

I would like to win the Ballon d'Or for women. But every top professional should have that ambition. ”

I could always score goals. I loved that feeling of having your team look to you, that feeling of leadership. ”

You should never be afraid of looking athletic or building too much muscle. ”

Scoring a goal in a World Cup was my dream as a little girl. I didn't really dream of being in 'Maxim' when I was 5. ”

In the 123rd minute of the semifinal game at the Olympics against Canada, I scored the game-winning goal that brought us to the finals. You can't replicate those do-or-die moments in practice or a friendly game. ”

My goal against Italy in the World Cup qualifier was probably my most memorable: we had to go to Italy and had to win, or we wouldn't go to the World Cup, and I scored in stoppage time. ”

Honestly, with stats and things like that, I try not to think about them. I just find that the more you think about goals and assists - what you need to do and accomplish - the more you tend to fall short. When you hope for something and you want something, it comes to you. ”