Ali Krieger

I surround myself with good people who make me feel great and give me positive energy.

— Ali Krieger

Lifting isn't my favorite thing, so I have to keep it fun and do exercises that I really enjoy.

— Ali Krieger

I can only control myself, my actions, my work ethic, and my attitude.

— Ali Krieger

When we're traveling for games, I always go down and have breakfast with the team - that's a must.

— Ali Krieger

I think without struggle, you can't grow as a person - I think you need that in your life.

— Ali Krieger

Anything that I can do individually to help our team is what I want to do.

— Ali Krieger

Injuries give you perspective. They teach you to cherish the moments that I might have taken for granted before.

— Ali Krieger

You never know when it's going to be your last time to step onto the field.

— Ali Krieger

I have fallen a few times, and each time, I have gotten up and grown as a person and looked at things…

— Ali Krieger

I want to get good enough so I can play in Mia Hamm's golf tournament for her foundation and have an event…

— Ali Krieger

Surround yourself with good people; surround yourself with positivity and people who are going to challenge you to make you better.

— Ali Krieger

Football helped me build confidence on and off the field and taught me to grow through moments of success and disappointment.

— Ali Krieger

I think my confidence came when I turned 30. I don't know, something about turning 30 has been unbelievable. I just feel…

— Ali Krieger

I love my legs because they make me powerful and they make me feel strong. They've held up ever since I was…

— Ali Krieger

Any kind of dance or house, remix type music, I really love that. That will really pump me up. I really love…

— Ali Krieger

I was No. 11 because my mom played basketball in college and was always No. 22. I just cut it in half,…

— Ali Krieger

My dad has been my coach since I was seven years old - from 7 to 18 is when he coached my…

— Ali Krieger

It's a part of my lifestyle to be healthy and eat healthy. I don't feel like I need to be like, 'You…

— Ali Krieger

I feel like I have big thighs. My brother was always like, 'Yeah, I want big thighs! Big thighs are awesome!' And…

— Ali Krieger

There is something quintessentially American about the USWNT. Last-minute, dramatic finishes and technical finesse aside, the spirit of the program reflects a…

— Ali Krieger

I feel fortunate to be a part of a football community that includes leaders who recognize the power of sport to make…

— Ali Krieger

I always joke to my dad and thank him for giving me this little boy body. When I was 6 or 7,…

— Ali Krieger

I always need a little something sweet after dinner. Although I try to stay pretty disciplined with my nutrition when I'm in…

— Ali Krieger

It's always tough to play against teams that bunker or 'park the bus' inside the 18-yard box, but we always try to…

— Ali Krieger

I don't want to get to a point where I consider the national team a club team.

— Ali Krieger

You can control two things: your work ethic and your attitude about anything.

— Ali Krieger

It's a dream that we, as women footballers, get to play in the same stadium as the men.

— Ali Krieger

I'm super active, so sitting on the couch and staring at the walls isn't ideal for me.

— Ali Krieger

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

— Ali Krieger

I always get made fun of by my teammates for my huge calves, but I'm like, 'they make me strong and fast!'

— Ali Krieger

I loved Mia Hamm, and I really looked up to Julie Foudy as well, who is one of my mentors.

— Ali Krieger

I once thought I would never be able to kick a ball again.

— Ali Krieger

Just find things you think are fun, and then you'll be more inclined to want to go work out.

— Ali Krieger

I'm grateful that I got a good education and to have all the people I have around me.

— Ali Krieger

It is cliched, but you have to beat the best to be the best.

— Ali Krieger

It's a privilege and an honor to play for the national team, but I think that the training that I was in…

— Ali Krieger

On game days, I'm pretty boring: I like to rest and watch TV with my legs up so I'm not on my…

— Ali Krieger

I think it's nice to have a variety of lineups and formations to use against different opponents, depending on what they bring.

— Ali Krieger

I love kids, and I really liked the idea of getting involved with something that was all about giving kids the opportunity…

— Ali Krieger

Everyone is an athlete. You want to go hiking, you want to go biking, you want to go jogging or for a…

— Ali Krieger