Ali Krieger

Footballer

1984-07-28

Ali Krieger is an American former professional soccer player. She represented the United States women’s national team and won two FIFA Women’s World Cups.

Quotes by Ali Krieger

I was clipped from behind, and my leg got caught between my opponent's legs. As we fell, my leg snapped. It was a spiral fracture. They had to put in a plate and five screws. It was a devastating moment: one minute I was on cloud nine, and then I was out for the season.
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I know, firsthand, that soccer brings people together - all it takes is a ball and a few people, and the seeds of friendship are planted.
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Surround yourself with good people; surround yourself with positivity and people who are going to challenge you to make you better.
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Injuries give you perspective. They teach you to cherish the moments that I might have taken for granted before.
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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.
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I'm proud of my thighs because they've gotten me to where I am today and give me the power that I have to play my best.
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I can only control myself, my actions, my work ethic, and my attitude.
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You can control two things: your work ethic and your attitude about anything.
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