But she and her teammates will also tell you it's less about competition than about fun, friendship, teamwork and having the chance to participate. Soccer is not the sport of kings and queens. It's the sport of young girls in Beijing in Brasilia and Oslo. It's a sport that transcends boundaries of country, race, language and income. And, in some ways, that's the miracle of soccer.
Soccer means community.
It means a common arena of good will and honor. Together, we form a unique resource. It is a resource that's important to public health. And it is a resource that is vitally important to the emotional and physical health of girls. Because, young women today are in a state of crisis.