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In my time abroad, I learned to become a more complete player. ”

If I simply stay in that moment on the pitch and read the game, I can do so much more. ”

When I was able to better live in the moment that I was in, I think that it really freed me. ”

Before I found my peace, I was way too much in my head. I found myself on the field in my own thoughts. I've learned that there's a time and a place for my thoughts. The most important thing when I'm on the field is to just be in the moment and let it all go. ”

I used to be so focused on winning, I had a really hard time enjoying soccer. If I missed a shot, I would spend a lot of time thinking about how I'd disappointed my teammates. Then I learned how moments of struggle make you stronger. ”

I've always preferred a 4-3-3. It's a more fluid and dynamic system, and I think it plays to my strengths better. ”

I've spent a lot of time being insecure about my body, but it's done so much for me. It's my tool, my vessel for my job. ”

The European leagues have been there a long time, the coaches have been there, the clubs have been there, there's history to the teams. There's already that football support culture. ”

I encourage all players to work to be their best, which includes looking for opportunities beyond the playing field. ”

There's a lot that's out of your control. But the one thing that you can control is your work ethic. ”