I think there are a lot of things that soccer does in the communities that transcend the soccer field. Brandi Chastain communityfieldlot Change image and share on social
I think soccer is more respected now than it ever has been. You can see that in the numbers of young kids who are playing and the numbers of people who are coming to watch. Brandi Chastain comekidnumber Change image and share on social
I love soccer; I want to be on the field. Brandi Chastain fieldlovesoccer Change image and share on social
And to learn, you have to be willing to push yourself. Brandi Chastain learnpush Change image and share on social
We are shaping young kids to be leaders in their communities and also to be healthier. Brandi Chastain communityhealthykid Change image and share on social
Julie, Mia and I just met for a couple days, doing some work but really under the guise of having fun. We do events like the Women's Sports Foundation Dinner, where we get to not only do a good thing for the community but we get to hang out with one another again. Brandi Chastain communitycoupleday share on social
And then ultimately what I tell the kids is: coaches can give you information, they can give you guidelines, and they can put you in a position. But the only person who can truly make you better is you. Brandi Chastain coachgiveguideline share on social
You have to be willing to accept the information, you have to be willing to work hard. You have to be motivated to go to practice with an open mind. You have to be willing to be criticized. Only you can do those things. Brandi Chastain acceptcriticizehard share on social
To be honest with you, I never looked at soccer as a sacrifice. Brandi Chastain honestlooksacrifice Change image and share on social
I have a 16 year-old son, so I'm now a soccer mom. I stand on the sidelines and I hear the things parents are saying, so I want them to understand what it is their kids are feeling in any sports environment. Brandi Chastain environmentfelthear share on social