Catarina Macario

"I want to be a part of something that is spearheading the movement, if that makes sense? I’m actually investing in seeing myself as an equal to my male counterparts."

"If I had a bad game or something like that, especially in the very beginning, it was such a hard transitional period that I would just really get in my head."

"Unfortunately, injuries are a natural part of football."

"The better I got, the greater the pressure and the tougher his feedback would get."

"The experiences that I have had definitely help to deal with different types of pressure."

"I think women need more representation. Not just because we are women, but because we are incredible athletes. Incredible athletes should all be given the same opportunities."