Personally, I always try to focus on the little things in my game. As a defender and attacking outside back, I continuously work on completing passes, not being too predictable going forward into the attack, good services into the box, good positioning and footwork.

Ali Krieger

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Surround yourself with good people, surround yourself with positivity and people who are going to challenge you to make you better.

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No matter what job you have, even when it's one you love, it's important to take some time away, both mentally and physically, to regroup, refresh and regain good, positive energy.

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I always joke to my dad and thank him for giving me this little boy body. When I was 6 or 7, my gymnastics coach looked at my quads and told the other coach to come over and see my quads. They were big then and still are. But I've kind of embraced it through the years.

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I refuse to respect a man that warrants no respect, i feel that staying silent at times can side with the oppressor and I didnt want her to feel like she was having to process this all alone, because a lot of us do have those similar feelings.

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I surround myself with good people who make me feel great and give me positive energy.

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You can control two things: your work ethic and your attitude about anything.

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I can only control myself, my actions, my work ethic, and my attitude.

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There's always room for improvement no matter what.

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It doesn't matter: any weight, shape or form or however your body is, you want to be proud of it.

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I know, firsthand, that soccer brings people together - all it takes is a ball and a few people, and the seeds of friendship are planted.

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I know it sounds crazy, but in order to run, I need something to chase after.

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I'm super active, so sitting on the couch and staring at the walls isn't ideal for me.

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Injuries give you perspective. They teach you to cherish the moments that I might have taken for granted before.

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Football helped me build confidence on and off the field and taught me to grow through moments of success and disappointment.

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Everyone is an athlete. You want to go hiking, you want to go biking, you want to go jogging or for a walk? You're automatically an athlete.

Ali Krieger

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I drink coffee 30 minutes before I want to nap. I think that really helps.

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Try not to completely change your diet just because you read it somewhere or someone tells you it works for them. Do what is best for your body and don't think that just because everyone else is doing it that it will work for you. Know what fuels your body to be at its best, and enjoy the little things! Indulge! Cupcakes and cookies.

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I am super close with my brother. He is my ultimate role model. Growing up and having a family break apart, you know, when my parents divorced and things like that, it was a struggle, and all we had was each other at the time.

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I think without struggle, you can't grow as a person - I think you need that in your life.

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I have fallen a few times, and each time, I have gotten up and grown as a person and looked at things a little differently.

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