I think soccer is more respected now than it ever has been. You can see that in the numbers of young kids who are playing and the numbers of people who are coming to watch. Brandi Chastain comekidnumber Change image and share on social
I love soccer; I want to be on the field. Brandi Chastain fieldlovesoccer Change image and share on social
And I remember how proud I was to put on my training jersey and go out on the field. Making it back to that environment was for me my greatest moment, because somebody had told me I couldn't do it and I never gave up on myself, the game and my teammates. Brandi Chastain backenvironmentfield share on social
When I was younger it was twice a day with a game on the weekend. Then when I got older, three times a day everyday in college and on the national team. Brandi Chastain collegedayeveryday Change image and share on social
After the '96 Olympics, we all started believing that this is bigger than we thought, and we were willing to do the work. We knew that it was up to us, the players, to make soccer successful. Brandi Chastain believebigknow Change image and share on social
I have a 16 year-old son, so I'm now a soccer mom. I stand on the sidelines and I hear the things parents are saying, so I want them to understand what it is their kids are feeling in any sports environment. Brandi Chastain environmentfelthear share on social
And then ultimately what I tell the kids is: coaches can give you information, they can give you guidelines, and they can put you in a position. But the only person who can truly make you better is you. Brandi Chastain coachgiveguideline share on social
To be honest with you, I never looked at soccer as a sacrifice. Brandi Chastain honestlooksacrifice Change image and share on social
I went to professional men's soccer games, the old North American soccer league at that time, and I used to be a ticket holder with my family and family friends. We would go every weekend and I thought it was great, but I just thought of it as recreation, as family fun. Brandi Chastain americanfamilyfriend share on social
You'll be dedicated and that's what you should want to be in anything in life - whether it's sports or academics or your relationship. It all stems from finding that fun, that thrill, that excitement. Brandi Chastain academicdedicateexcitement Change image and share on social
