“I hope all you young girls see yourself up there... we were just like you.”

Mia Hamm

“It is not sacrifice if you love what you're doing.”

Mia Hamm

“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

“Take your victories, whatever they may be, cherish them, use them, but don't settle for them.”

Mia Hamm

“The backbone of success is...hard work, determination, good planning, and perserverence.”

Mia Hamm