Brandi Chastain quotes

Brandi Chastain, a renowned American soccer player, has left an indelible mark on the sports world. Born in 1968, Chastain's exceptional skills and unwavering dedication propelled her to great heights in her career. As a member of the U.S. women's national soccer team, she played a pivotal role in winning the 1999 FIFA Women's World Cup. Chastain's iconic winning penalty kick, followed by an exuberant celebration, remains etched in soccer history. Beyond her World Cup success, she achieved numerous accolades, including two Olympic gold medals. With her versatility and strong defensive abilities, Chastain brought a winning mentality to every game she played. Her passion for the sport and unwavering commitment inspired a generation of young athletes. Chastain's post-retirement contributions include coaching and mentoring aspiring soccer players, further solidifying her legacy as a true legend of the game. Engage with the remarkable journey of Brandi Chastain, a trailblazer who redefined women's soccer.

I was the kid who always liked to take the ball down to the school even in my free time, kick it against the wall, juggle it in the front yard and so it was kind of a perpetual state of playing soccer for me.

- Brandi Chastain

My parents and my grandfather on my mom's side would travel the earth. They went to Australia and China, and they went to probably every soccer game I ever played.

- Brandi Chastain

I love soccer; I want to be on the field.

- Brandi Chastain

I was a part of Backyard Soccer, and I hear that I score a lot of goals in it.

- Brandi Chastain

Number one, it was a chance to thank my parents, because they passed away a couple of years ago. They gave me so much by giving me the opportunity to play soccer, and I wanted to share the story we had together.

- Brandi Chastain

To be honest with you, I never looked at soccer as a sacrifice.

- Brandi Chastain

We are shaping young kids to be leaders in their communities and also to be healthier.

- Brandi Chastain

The thing I can say about Japan is they were progressive for a country that is very male dominant.

- Brandi Chastain

After the '96 Olympics, we all started believing that this is bigger than we thought, and we were willing to do the work. We knew that it was up to us, the players, to make soccer successful.

- Brandi Chastain

Well there are two things: Number one is, make sure you always enjoy yourself, because when you enjoy yourself, you'll learn, you'll want more information, you'll push yourself.

- Brandi Chastain

So along with that is spending a lot of time with the ball. For me it was, I loved to juggle the ball in my front yard, and I always challenged myself - how many juggles can I get today? I think for players to get better, it's just about spending the time.

- Brandi Chastain

I think I'd like to be able to heal people's pain, whether it is hunger, loneliness or whatever.

- Brandi Chastain

I went to professional men's soccer games, the old North American soccer league at that time, and I used to be a ticket holder with my family and family friends. We would go every weekend and I thought it was great, but I just thought of it as recreation, as family fun.

- Brandi Chastain

I played mostly games like Asteroids and Pac-Man. Today, when I go into an arcade, the games are much more difficult and complex. I don't think I could even play some of the video games that are out there today.

- Brandi Chastain

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

And to learn, you have to be willing to push yourself.

- Brandi Chastain

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

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

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

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

I think there are a lot of things that soccer does in the communities that transcend the soccer field.

- Brandi Chastain