"I think it’s important for that community of young boys and girls to see that name, and know that they can do what I do, I represent those who don’t have an easy journey."
Sofia Christine Huerta is an American professional soccer player who plays as a right back for National Women's Soccer League club Seattle Reign FC and the United States national team.
"At this point, I have nothing to lose because I’ve been told no so many times in my career, Being pushed out and then coming back up creates a lot of strength in itself. But I think at this point, my mentality is a lot less anxiety and a lot more excitement. I appreciate where I am as a player now."
"I needed to redefine the definition of success, and I needed to change the narrative. Just because I’m not on the national team doesn’t mean I’m not successful. It doesn’t mean I’m not a great player."
"I just focused on the Reign and being the best I can be for them, Because ultimately, that is going to have me playing my best soccer, which is what would get me called up for the World Cup."
"My career has not been easy, whatsoever, I was never with youth teams. It hasn’t been linear, hasn’t been a guarantee. That’s what makes my journey so unique, and I love to be a representation for people who feel like that."
"I really started working on staying present. Not thinking about the past, not thinking about the future, just thinking about today. It just makes things easier on yourself, easier on the mind."
"I’m just playing and having fun, Huerta said a few days before the U.S. roster drop. Because ultimately, it’s Vlatko’s decision. It’s out of my hands. I just have to keep doing what I’m doing, and hopefully, he will choose me."