Playing for the Washington Spirit, the 2013 season was one of the most difficult I have ever experienced.

Although, at times, soccer is a challenge to mind, body, and spirit, fundamentally, the progression of the U.S. women's game and those who play it reflects a distinctively American culture, rooted in our struggle, shared aspiration, hard work and self-determination.

Our daily work ethic - that need to always do better and top our last performance - is what makes USWNT football players who we are.

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