Ali Krieger

Being a World Cup winner was a dream come true. ”

I always get made fun of by my teammates for my huge calves, but I'm like, 'they make me strong and fast!' ”

I have always dreamt of going to an Olympics and watching these incredible athletes and being motivated and inspired to want to be successful in my own sport. ”

I have learned the hard way that concussions are not fun. ”

I love kids, and I really liked the idea of getting involved with something that was all about giving kids the opportunity to walk, run, or maybe even play soccer someday. ”

I felt like the Germans were being mean to me at training, but they were actually just trying to help. I learned really quick - which made me a better player. I'm appreciative of the way they treated me. It's just the language and, of course, as an American, I had to learn that. No offense to them; I love them to death, and I love my teammates. ”

I cherish the relationships and friendships I have with the people in my life and take every opportunity I have to make time for them. ”

I love to do lunges because I don't want my butt to start sagging. I say that to my trainer all the time; he thinks I'm nuts. ”

As a young girl, football is where I met the people who, to this day, are my best friends. It is also where I began to learn about the important relationship between hard work, teamwork, and fun. ”

I love my legs because they make me powerful and they make me feel strong. They've held up ever since I was young and have helped me get where I am today and be this successful. ”