At the Olympics, I'm representing the United States as well as the town and people who helped shape me. Becky Sauerbrunn More Quotes by Becky Sauerbrunn More Quotes From Becky Sauerbrunn It's that deep-seeded societal gender norm that women, for some reason, aren't elite athletes, when we are. We really are. I think we fight against that a bit. Becky Sauerbrunn fighting athlete thinking I think we have to keep putting women's sports in the limelight. I thought the Women's World Cup did a wonderful job of showing the quality of women's soccer. But we also need coverage and marketing and press and getting these female athletes to become household names. Becky Sauerbrunn athlete soccer sports Really, off days for soccer players are just recovery days. You're trying to get off your feet as much as possible. Becky Sauerbrunn recovery player soccer This team is (a) new identity. It's revamped, it's got a very young, energetic, majority to it, it's a new team, we're going to try to create our own legacy. Becky Sauerbrunn top-news We've always had very strong, fanatic, loyal supporters, but we're starting to win more people over into that group. The interest that we got in Canada has definitely carried over. And we hope to keep riding that success. Becky Sauerbrunn sports We could not have asked for a better crowd, a better day, a better score, it was just kind of I think the best experience I've ever had on a soccer field. Becky Sauerbrunn sports Success doesn't motivate me as much as integrity does. Everyone loses. I enjoy the pressure of showing up every single day, being focused, putting forth my best effort, getting the best out of my teammates, and enjoying the journey. Becky Sauerbrunn best day journey success You think about the legacy that you leave behind, and I've been very fortunate to be part of a very successful team, but I think the fight for equal pay and respect is something that goes beyond the field. I think it is very important, something that I'm very willing to take on to help the generations that come behind me. Becky Sauerbrunn fight me you respect The women's national team is a very successful team, and that success has given us a platform to speak on gender equity issues. Millions of young women play soccer in this country, and it's empowering for them to see that our contribution to the game is valued. Becky Sauerbrunn game gender women success I'm very hard on myself. I think that drives me because I don't want to let people down or let myself down. That fear of failing drives me from being complacent. Becky Sauerbrunn myself me fear people Even when matches don't work out the way you planned, you've always got to stay strong in defence; it's a matter of willpower and intelligence. Becky Sauerbrunn you intelligence strong work I've never been the tallest or the strongest or the fastest. But I'd like to think that I can read the game well enough, that I can position myself well enough, that I can level the playing field when it comes to physical differences. When it comes to height, whoever wants the ball more is going to win it. Becky Sauerbrunn game win myself think I actually got my start playing indoor soccer with the boys, a bunch of boys I played with. We eventually became a club team and then essentially got to the point where I couldn't be a girl on the boys' team, so I switched over to JB Marine. Becky Sauerbrunn start team girl soccer The way I play, it's very much more a mental game than a physical game. I'm looking for space and where are players leaving space. Defensively, where are we at numerical disadvantages? Do I shift more to the left because they have more players on their right side? It's about reading the game before the game happens. Becky Sauerbrunn looking game space reading If you've done the work, done the training sessions, when you go into these games, you should feel ready. All you can ask is, 'Did you do your best, and try your best,' and then what happens, happens. Becky Sauerbrunn do-your-best best you work Defenders must be careful yet decisive when taking action. Becky Sauerbrunn must careful be-careful action The game can be quite dangerous when you look at certain injuries, especially head injuries. Becky Sauerbrunn injuries game look you I've always been very hard on myself, and I never want to get to a point where I'm like, 'Alright, I'm kicking butt,' but I know I need to be confident because I think that will take my game to the next level. Becky Sauerbrunn never game myself think The past doesn't matter. Take today. Becky Sauerbrunn take matter today past Soccer can be very subtle; it's a very nuanced sport. If I happen to make things easy and people don't see it, that could be a reason why someone might stand out more than I do. But that's just the way I've grown up playing the game. Becky Sauerbrunn game easy people way
