"This is something I've dreamed of for a long, long time - to play in a World Cup." — Ali Krieger

I feel like I have big thighs. My brother was always like, 'Yeah, I want big thighs! Big thighs are awesome!' And I'm like, 'Yeah, for a man!' But I've trained since I was 6 years old to play soccer, and this is just the type of body I have.

I felt like the Germans were being mean to me at training, but they were actually just trying to help. I learned really quick - which made me a better player. I'm appreciative of the way they treated me. It's just the language and, of course, as an American, I had to learn that. No offense to them; I love them to death, and I love my teammates.

It's really difficult when you don't see much of a team and you're not familiar with how they play.

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