The World Motivation
International friendlies, they mean something, but what you want is to play on the biggest stage, play under the lights.
“International friendlies, they mean something, but what you want is to play on the biggest stage, play under the lights.”
— Abby Wambach · Lights
International friendlies, they mean something, but what you want is to play on the biggest stage, play under the lights.
Considering retirement is like skirting with the reality of what's to come, and I think that's why so many athletes decide to do more introspection at that point.
My sole focus is to help bring a World Cup back to the U.S.
Forever, it was just soccer - passion, life, love. Then I got married, and I had to transfer some of my energy. I want to be my best for my country, but I also made a really big promise and choice to be the best in my marriage. That has not always been the easiest thing to manage.
Nature is economical. She puts her lights and darks only where she needs them.
I feel most at home when the lights are on me and I'm dancing around on stage.
No, I always sleep with the lights off.
I switch off lights like a maniac. I drive at reasonable speeds so that I don't waste petrol.
I've stood outside my house in Montana looking at the northern lights... crackling against the night sky. To me, that's magic.
At the most elite level, your nutrition becomes a lifestyle: it's not something you have to do when you're preparing for Olympic games or World Cup games - you just do it. You're more inclined to eat healthier because it's better for your muscles.