What I've always valued is people.
When all is said and done, I always used to say this to recruits: 'I don't remember one goal I scored. I don't remember one result. I just remember the people that touched my life and that connected with me.'
I love pace. I love it.
The challenge for young players is always stepping into the next level in terms of how much faster the game is.
I grew up playing with boys in the yard and my brother in the backyard and boys in the schoolyard.
There are a lot of programs, a lot of teams now that have the backing of federations, the growth of the game domestically. You see this with Holland; you see this with Italy. It's a matter of time. I had to leave my home country to go and experience the game. Now, it's delightful that these countries are actively supporting women's football.
I truly think if I had stayed in England, I'm not sure I would be coaching. So what America gave me was kind of a dream and the opportunity and ability to follow that path, which I really had never dreamed about. I just feel very fortunate to be here.
I just love the sport, love the game.
I was just fortunate to move to the States and have an opportunity to play organized football.