I Live For Competition. It Makes My

I Hate The Cliche Of 'just Have Fun,' But What I've Seen In Today's Sports, Especially With Parents, Is They Put So Much Pressure On The Kids.

Unfortunately, People Think I'm Negative And Bitter All The Time, And That's Not The Case.

I've Had Marriage Proposals, Invitations To Military Balls And Even A Few Prom Offers From 18-year-old Boys.

No One Wants To Lose, Period. It Should Hurt, It Should Sting, And You Don't Want To Feel That Feeling Again.

I Never Felt The Same Passion For The Game In The States And There Were A Lot Of Headaches, A Lot Of Obstacles To Overcome - It Didn't Just Run Itself For The Love Of The Game Because Soccer Is Not The No. 1 Sport As It Is In Europe.