2020 was an interesting year for everyone – including some pretty amazing women’s soccer moments. The NWSL hosted the inaugural Challenge Cup (which Houston Dash came out of seemingly nowhere to win). A host of USWNT stars took their talents across the pond. And there was so much more. Only time will tell what 2021 has in store for our socceristas, but these inspirational soccer quotes from some of our favorite players will help keep you focused and motivated as you work towards your goals.
Play the game your way.
โGrowing up, I was never the best athlete or the fastest or the strongestโso I had to affect the game in a different way.โ โย Megan Rapinoe
Be your best.
โI want to be the best at everything I do.โ โย Mallory Pugh
Stay true to yourself.ย
โI always tell kids that itโs OK to be different or feel something different. Hopefully, the younger Sam would look at the older Sam and think,โThatโs pretty cool that she makes people feel so confident in who they are.โ It doesnโt matter about sport, itโs more about who you are as a person.โ โ Sam Kerr
Believe in yourself.ย
โI knew I could fight my way back. I always believed.โ โย Ali Krieger
Practice makes perfect.
โEvery session, every drill, every tactical lesson matters.โ โย Julie Ertz
Weโre in this together.ย
โWomenโs football โ itโs not just about sport. Itโs about equality. Even women who do not like football are in this fight.โ โย Andressinha
Greatness is achieved when no one is watching.ย ย
โPeople see the hat trick in the 2015 World Cup Final, but they donโt see the 12 years of sacrifice, struggle and hard work that went into that moment. Every single day I have been grinding away to become better.โ โย Carli Lloyd
Youโre good enough.ย
โTell yourself that youโre good enough until you really believe it. Trust me, it works.โ โย Alex Morgan
Fight for the future.
โItโs wanting more. Itโs training more. Itโs taking care of yourself more. Itโs being ready to play 90 plus 30 minutes. This is what I ask of the girls. Thereโs not going to be a Formiga forever. Thereโs not going to be a Marta forever. Thereโs not going to be a Christiane. The womenโs game depends on you to survive. So think about that. Value it more. Cry in the beginning so you can smile in the end.โ โย Marta
Donโt be afraid to be yourself.
โI am a firm believer that if you feel good and you are happy and you are doing all the things you need to on a daily basis โ whether it be for your profession or as a professional athlete โ you are going to be more comfortable in your skin.โ โย Abby Wambach
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