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I hope all you young girls see yourself up there... we were just like you.

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Mia Hamm
Age: 52
Born: 1972
Born: March 17
Association Football Player
Soccer Player
Selma
Alabama
Mariel Margaret Hamm
Mariel Margaret Hamm-Garciaparra
Soccer
Girls
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Every single day I wake up and commit to myself to becoming a better player.
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It isn't sacrifice if you love what you're doing.
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I will not let my teammates down and I will not let myself down.
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Every day I look for ways to be inspired, to learn and to grow. And trying to be the best for my kids, my husband and my family. One thing I really wanna do is being there for my kids, be part of my siblings and my parents.
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I am a member of a team, and I rely on the team, I defer to it and sacrifice for it, because the team, not the individual, is the ultimate champion.
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There are always new, grander challenges to confront, and a true winner will embrace each one.
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You can't just beat a team, you have to leave a lasting impression in their minds so they never want to see you again.
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I am happy that the young girls have a lot more choices these days and an opportunity to feel better about themselves.
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I played soccer because my friends did. Besides we got sodas afterwards.
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