Jessica McDonald

There were days when I would just go home and cry because it was that hard, but I didn't want to give…

— Jessica McDonald

It's just an amazing feeling to walk barefooted in some nice grass.

— Jessica McDonald

It's exciting to play against old teammates, old friends.

— Jessica McDonald

Obviously this is something huge, just to be playing on the world stage and repping all the parents out there - not…

— Jessica McDonald

That's what pushes me every day to want to be successful on the soccer field - being able to not only take…

— Jessica McDonald

If anything as simple as child care was covered by the league or your organization, that would be life-changing for moms, especially…

— Jessica McDonald

Being able to go home to my kid is such a relief because he's such a happy kid. He balances my life…

— Jessica McDonald

I need to keep my focus as an individual and keep supporting my team.

— Jessica McDonald

I haven't had any injuries since I've had my kid, so I think it's changed my body externally and internally. I don't…

— Jessica McDonald

Sometimes women's soccer can be political.

— Jessica McDonald

I became a starter in Portland, and then I lost my spot, but for what reason? It wasn't explained to me. I…

— Jessica McDonald

What I am working hardest for is for my kid, for a better future for him.

— Jessica McDonald

In high school and college, I always, always straightened my hair. Don't ask why; I was just so into my image. Post-college,…

— Jessica McDonald