Your heart can only take you so far - sometimes the physical body tells you otherwise. Abby Wambach bodyheartphysical Change image and share on social
It feels a little bit odd to me that you have some guys that have never lived in the United States that play for the United States because they were able to secure a passport. To me, that just feels like they weren't able to make it for their country and earn a living, so they're coming here. Abby Wambach bitecomecountry share on social
People don't think an athlete nowadays can have a team-first mentality and I do. Abby Wambach athletementalitynowadays Change image and share on social
I would love to be a mum if I'm blessed to have children. My wife and I have those plans. Abby Wambach blesschildlove Change image and share on social
Having different people come together and be on a team and win a world championship is literally, I think, the definition of being American. Abby Wambach americanchampionshipdefinition Change image and share on social
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. Abby Wambach bigchoicecountry share on social
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. Abby Wambach cupeatelite share on social
My parents, they're the kind of people that didn't want me to get a big head, so they just kept challenging me and challenging me. Abby Wambach bigchallengehead Change image and share on social
When you're a pro athlete, life is very narcissistic - everything relates back to you and how you play. When you are getting out of pro sports, you suddenly have to get a little more mindful of what's going on around you and how you affect the rest of the world. Abby Wambach affectathleteback share on social
I have a unique ability to predict the flight of the ball, and my teammates have a unique ability to find me. Abby Wambach abilityballfind Change image and share on social