Ali Krieger Quotes
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I was No. 11 because my mom played basketball in college and was always No. 22. I just cut it in half, and I kept that. I've been No. 11 most of my life, and in college, I was No. 22.
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Injuries give you perspective. They teach you to cherish the moments that I might have taken for granted before.
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It is cliched, but you have to beat the best to be the best.
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Our daily work ethic - that need to always do better and top our last performance - is what makes USWNT football players who we are.
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I'm grateful that I got a good education and to have all the people I have around me.
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Football helped me build confidence on and off the field and taught me to grow through moments of success and disappointment.
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Personally, I always try to focus on the little things in my game. As a defender and attacking outside back, I continuously work on completing passes, not being too predictable going forward into the attack, good services into the box, good positioning and footwork.
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When we're traveling for games, I always go down and have breakfast with the team - that's a must.
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People ask me, 'What were you thinking during that game-winning penalty kick in the 2011 World Cup?' I was actually thinking absolutely nothing. I just walked up there and was so inspired by my teammates who rocked all their PKs; they just killed it. I figured I might as well do the same, or they might have my neck.
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My dad has been my coach since I was seven years old - from 7 to 18 is when he coached my club team - and so it was always in the family. He introduced me to soccer at a young age and also kind of molded me into a good player at a young age, too. Which then I grew to love the game and be as passionate as he was.
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Anything that I can do individually to help our team is what I want to do.
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I do believe that everything happens for a reason.
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I can only control myself, my actions, my work ethic, and my attitude.
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As an athlete in my sport, you always want to go to an Olympics.
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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.
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I once thought I would never be able to kick a ball again.
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I have to remember I am a defender first and do my job there first and foremost.
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I'm the type of player that doesn't like to play on full stomach.
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It's really difficult when you don't see much of a team and you're not familiar with how they play.
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The World Cup focus is football. Team U.S.A. is more than football.
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It doesn't matter: any weight, shape or form or however your body is, you want to be proud of it.
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On game days, I'm pretty boring: I like to rest and watch TV with my legs up so I'm not on my feet too much before the match.
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Being a World Cup winner was a dream come true.
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I drink coffee 30 minutes before I want to nap. I think that really helps.