Winning the World Cup is definitely the highlight of my career. I thought the gold medal at the Olympics would peak it, but winning the World Cup, the reception… it’s what we all dreamed of when we were little. Becky Sauerbrunn Read Quote
The women’s national team is a very successful team, and that success has given us a platform to speak on gender equity issues. Millions of young women play soccer in this country, and it’s empowering for them to see that our contribution to the game is valued. Becky Sauerbrunn Read Quote
You think about the legacy that you leave behind, and I’ve been very fortunate to be part of a very successful team, but I think the fight for equal pay and respect is something that goes beyond the field. I think it is very important, something that I’m very willing to take on to help the generations that come behind me. Becky Sauerbrunn Read Quote
We put in the same amount of time, effort, and we do the same amount of work requirements. We feel like that should be equal, and we should get the same amount of money as the men. Becky Sauerbrunn Read Quote
We like to be kind of at the forefront for how all football federations should treat their female athletes. Becky Sauerbrunn Read Quote
I kind of had to convince myself when I was playing for the Washington Freedom that this was the highest level that I’m going to reach. ‘I’m going to be a professional player, and I’m going to try and be the best one I can be, but it’s maybe just not in my cards to be an international player. I won’t play in a World Cup.’ That was hard for me. Becky Sauerbrunn Read Quote
When you have somebody like Christie Rampone, with the vast experience she has had, you’re going to defer to her line because she has played in so many huge games, and she knows what she’s talking about. Becky Sauerbrunn Read Quote
I’m naturally competitive, and I always want to win and always want to help our team win. So I always want to be on the field. Becky Sauerbrunn Read Quote
