“ Many people say I'm the best women's soccer player in the world. I don't think so. And because of that, someday I just might be. Mia Hamm
“ I am building a fire, and everyday I train, I add more fuel. At just the right moment, I light the match. Mia Hamm
“ I got to experience soccer at the highest level at a young age I decided I wanted to be part of that for as long as possible. Mia Hamm
“ I've worked too hard and too long to let anything stand in the way of my goals. I will not let my teammates down and I will not let myself down. Mia Hamm
“ Failure happens all the time. It happens every day in practice. What makes you better is how you react to it. Mia Hamm
“ I make a lot of mistakes, too, and I'm constantly re-evaluating how I'm doing things and trying to be better every day, whether it's as a mom or taking care of myself. Mia Hamm
“ Sports have become increasingly more specialized, but that doesn't mean they shouldn't be fun. Mia Hamm
“ Being a good teammate is when you try to sprint down a ball that everyone thinks is going out of bounds. But you go after it anyways and you get it. Mia Hamm
“ You don't just want to beat a team. You want to leave a lasting impression in their minds so they never want to see your face again. Mia Hamm
“ Take your victories, whatever they may be, cherish them, use them, but don't settle for them. Mia Hamm
“ I learned a long time ago that there is something worse than missing the goal, and that's not pulling the trigger. Mia Hamm
