The greatest lesson [the Germans] learned over here was our mentality, and they took that back to the German team. I don't think that's a negative. I think that's a positive. I think the game grows because of it.

Germans don't speak in a German accent, they just speak German.

If the French were German in their essence, then how the Germans would admire them!

She hasn't gotten the recognition that she's deserved for what she's given to this sport. She has been the foundation of our team for so long.

She started in the Olympic final, and I know I'm biased, but I think she came into that tournament and was an incredibly valuable defender who brought a presence to the back line. People are going to differ on how they see players, but many of my ex-teammates and I think she's extremely valuable.

They're playing in their home country against one of the top teams in the world. We've always tried to maintain the philosophy of, you can't look too far ahead or you're going to shoot yourself in the foot by doing that, so we're just focusing on that first round.